You should shred papers that contain sensitive information if you no longer need them, but can shredded paper be recycled in the UK? Yes! Most places in the United Kingdom will accept shredded paper for recycling, but you should ask your local council. Some paper mills do not take shredded paper since it is difficult […]
One question has become so popular that we not only keep hearing it, but it’s been trending on Google, prompting a number of searches for ‘can fire extinguishers be recycled UK. So, can fire extinguishers be recycled in the UK? The quick answer is that yes, indeed, they can. An old fire extinguisher may sometimes […]
While purely paper envelopes can be recycled kerbside or at a paper bank, what you should do with paper or padded envelopes that have plastic windows is less obvious. Can envelopes with windows be recycled in the UK? Yes and no. Most paper mills will accept paper envelopes with windows, as these are fairly easy […]
Can Egg Boxes Be Recycled in the UK? Eggs are a common household item in the United Kingdom, where about thirty-six million eggs are used every single day. As such, egg boxes can start to pile up very quickly, but it would be wasteful to throw them away. Can egg boxes be recycled in the […]
Is Cotton Wool Biodegradable? Cotton is a product many of us use daily and so it’s only natural to wonder what happens to it when you’ve used it and discarded it. You would think that since it comes from a plant that this wouldn’t be a complicated issue but there are a few factors that […]
Based in the UK Clothes Doctor is as award winning brand specialising in clothing maintenance. Providing a repairs, alterations and restoration treatments to customers across the UK. Since being established in 2017 Clothes Doctor have been helping their customers to lead a more sustainable life by encouraging them to love and take care of their […]
Plastic-free laundry detergent in the UK: Now, more than ever, more and more people are starting to wake up and pay attention to the daily damage being done to the lovely planet that we all share. One of the Earth’s biggest enemies is plastic pollution. This is quickly becoming one of the planet’s largest obstacles. […]
Best bamboo toothbrush in the UK 2021: A great way to reduce your plastic usage is to look at eco-friendly alternatives to replace items you use on a daily basis. Especially those which need to be replaced regularly. Replacing your plastic toothbrush with a more environmentally friendly option will help to reduce the 5 billion […]
Can you recycle greaseproof paper in the UK? We all want to do our bit to help the environment, and recycling can play a big role in this. Most people will now have a recycling bin where all of their rubbish that is able to be recycled can go. However, there can sometimes still be […]
Whether its private and confidential letters you are receiving at home or the masses of confidential documents being shredded. Paper shredders are providing a vital service in protecting and safeguarding. Since the introduction of GDPR in 2018 there is even more of an emphasis on protecting confidential data. However, with the masses of paper being […]