recycling

As human beings, we have a history of harming the planet we call home, and we can still do this from our own homes. While nature is great at healing itself, we still dispose of and dump products that are not biodegradable, and we use unrenewable materials for fuel. During the COVID-19 lockdown, we are […]

There’s a new product in the FreeFlush collection and its a nifty device that recycles your hand washing water. When you wash your hands the water passes through the cistern ready to be used to flush the toilet next time around. Saving water and saving money on your bills too. Whilst a rainwater harvesting system […]

Going green isn’t restricted to reusable shopping bags, electric cars and organic foods. The dental hygiene habits you adopt may also be negatively impacting the environment. Here are some top tips to make your dental care more low impact and eco-friendly. 1. Sustainable toothbrushes Traditionally, the majority of toothbrushes have been made of plastic and […]

Composting is a very effective way of recycling organic materials and other scraps that would typically end up in a landfill. The idea of composting is one that helps to cut down waste and still provide a usable material at the end of the day. Composting helps to create an ecosystem that effectively provides food […]

We all know how important it is to move towards a more sustainable future and to waste as little as possible. To help, Boxx-Direct have partnered with TerraCycle to offer free pen recycling services. Old pens are collected from your premises and dropped off to TerraCycle to be recycled. All for free! All you have […]

One of the major selling points of a business in 2019 is its approach to sustainability, thanks in part to the fact we are all now fully aware and considerably educated in regard to global warming. In terms of the fashion retail industry, sustainability refers to the eco-friendly sourcing of the materials used to make […]

Moving forward in the waste management industry The world has been almost unanimously pushed forward by the swift advancement of technological capability. Considering what we can achieve today compared to just 10 years ago is something of a marvel. But one sector has, until recently, been notably slower to embrace technology as a potential benefit. […]

Not currently Recycled’ are 3 words which you will never find on Conscious Skincare packaging. With the current spotlight on packaging and waste, Conscious Skincare’s packaging ethos demonstrates just how much thought they put into their packaging choices as they do their ingredients and formulations. ‘We go to great lengths to find recyclable packaging so […]

Annually, we produce 2.12 billion tonnes of waste which is becoming extremely damaging to our planet. Although authoritative bodies around the world have introduced schemes and initiatives to encourage recycling — most of our waste continues to end up in landfills; which is leading to severe consequences for the environment. This figure is also expected […]

Christmas is a lovely time of the year. But it’s easy to forget what a huge effect all of our waste can have on the environment. Whether it is hundreds of holiday cards, excessive wrapping paper, or not properly disposing of our decorations, there are plenty of things we could all do a little bit […]