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Global Recycling Day 2026
Happening on March 18, the 2026 celebration of the power of recycling focuses on the economic value of reusing the planet’s resources. Established in 2018 to recognise and celebrate the importance recycling plays in preserving the world’s primary resources, Global Recycling Day has grown from a small, recycling industry into a worldwide event, bringing together…
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England’s New Simpler Recycling Scheme
From the 31st of March 2026, households across England will see major changes to how recycling collections work under a new government initiative known as Simpler Recycling. This scheme, introduced by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), aims to make recycling easier and more effective by standardising what can be recycled and how it…
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Global Recycling Day 2025
Global Recycling Day is an annual event that takes place on March 18th to raise awareness about the importance of recycling and encourage people to take action to reduce waste and protect the environment. The theme of Global Recycling Day extends beyond a single day of acknowledgement; it is a year-round commitment to promoting sustainability and environmental…
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3 Activities to Teach Children Recycling Habits
Now that 79% of paper[1] and 83% of paper-based packaging[2] in Europe is recycled into new products, how do we pass on our recycling routine to the next generation to help maintain and improve the current recycling rates? Recycling is becoming more essential in our daily lifestyle with councils changing bin collection routines, companies promoting…
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Sustainable Season Presents
Want to know what to get the eco-aware member of the family for Christmas? Here are a few ideas… Recycled Newspaper Coasters If you know someone who combines sustainable values with obsessive tidiness, then these drinks coasters made from 100% recycled newspaper should be ideal. Available in sets of six and with their own woven…
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – The Gardening Edition
The age-old saying, “Waste not, want not.” carries more weight than ever before. Many nations and companies are pledging to reduce the amount of waste being sent to landfills each year, meaning that recycling rates are going up in the right direction. 71% of paper and 82% of paper packaging is recycled into new products in…
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Sustainable Christmas Presents
What should you get your environmentally conscious family member this Christmas? We round up some of our favourite eco-friendly presents. How to Save Our Planet by Mark Maslin Described as a ‘handbook of how we together can save our precious planet’, the latest book by Two Sides Seminar speaker Mark Maslin has gained praise from everyone from…
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Trading Card Games: From Tantalising Origins to Modern Appeal
Trading card games (TCGs) have a rich history that spans multiple decades and have captivated audiences of diverse ages, backgrounds, and interests. The engaging mix of strategy, collection, artistry, and social interaction that TCGs offer has established their appeal across a variety of demographics. Origins Before there were trading cards, there were “trade cards”. These…
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The History Of Pop-Up Books And How They Can Encourage Reluctant Readers
There is something magical about a pop-up book. They help bring stories to life in a way that encourages young minds and hands to interact with the printed page. Pop-up books – also known as movable books – are particularly helpful in encouraging reluctant readers to find pleasure in opening the pages of a book.…
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Where Would We Be Without Paper?
We might live in the digital age, but there can be little doubt that paper is still one of the most important materials in the world. For most of us, it will be something we touch, see or use multiple times a day, probably without giving it a second thought. Paper is understated and versatile,…
