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The Story of Paper
Paper is a uniquely renewable, sustainable and recyclable product and epitomises the circular economy model of make, use, recycle and reuse. The main raw material, trees, are grown and harvested in a carefully controlled and sustainable way. So successfully, that European forests, which provide 90% of the wood fibre used by the European pulp and…
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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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Stop, Look, Recycle – Recycle Week
This year’s Recycle Week focuses on increasing awareness on the recyclable packaging that often finds its way into general waste. This month, between 22-28 September, the UK puts its annual spotlight on recycling. Now in its 22nd year, Recycle Week returns to encourage the British public to recycle items that too often find themselves thrown into…
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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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Recycled Christmas Trees Helping To Reduce Flooding
If you have a real fern tree at Christmas, what do you do with it after it’s served its festive use and is looking a bit worse for wear? A Christmas tree recycling company has found a great way of aiding in the reduction of flooding in local areas. Based in Todmorden, Sara Tomkins and…
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8 Clever Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas
How To Create Maximum Effect With Minimum Environmental Impact Nothing heightens the sense of anticipation on Christmas morning more than beautifully wrapped presents under the tree. But, as we all become more conscious of our environmental responsibilities, you might be wondering if that means you need to compromise on your wrapping paper and start wrapping…
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Make Your Own Paper Christmas Decorations
Decorating the house for Christmas is always lots of fun, but it can be extra special when you have made the decorations yourself. Making decorations from paper, especially if you use old wrapping paper saved from the year before, is environmentally friendly, too. Here are 10 DIY Christmas decorations that kids of all ages will…
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Planning To Dress Up This Halloween?
The shops are once again full of Halloween horrors, from fangtastic foodie treats and decorations to ghoulish games and costumes. Elaborate Halloween celebrations have long-been popular in the US, but the UK is fast catching up as its popularity among Millennials and Gen Z grows. Frightening Figures Despite its origins in the Celtic culture of…
