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18/01/2017

Confused about what you can recycle from the bathroom? This video provides some great advice.

17/01/2017

Sometimes it can be confusing what to put in the recycling. Here's a helpful video highlighting some kitchen items which should not go in the kerbside recycling.

05/12/2016

Here's a reminder on what you can do with old electrical appliances, whilst also bringing some Christmas cheer.

17/10/2016

It takes 250ml of oil and 3 litres of water to make just 1 litre of bottled water!

07/10/2016

Did you know that you can donate good quality furniture and bulky items to charity and they will collect it for free from your kerbside?Check out who picks up in your area and choose who to donate to: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/environment/rubbishwasteandrecycling/Collection-of-Large-Household-Items.aspx.

05/10/2016

It’s happy 1st birthday to carrier bag charge in England! Find out where you can recycle them in Staffordshire:
www.recyclenow.com/what-to-do-with/carrier-bags

What to do with Carrier bags Some councils are beginning to collect carrier bags as part of household recycling schemes; however this is not wide-spread at the moment, so check with your local council first.Many larger supermarkets accept your carrier bags as well as other plastic films. Collection…

04/10/2016

Who’d have thought that your fizzy drinks bottle could keep you warm in the chilly winter months? Yes, 25 recycled plastic drinks bottles make 1 fleece top!

16/09/2016

Did you know it only takes 15 plastic bottles to make a fleece jacket? All you have to do is put your clean empty bottles in the recycling to start the process.

15/09/2016

Wondering whether aerosol cans are collected kerbside where you live? Have no fear, the Recycling Locator is here! This handy tool will help with your plan of attack on the this http://bit.ly/1VQ0Jln

Local recycling Enter your location to find out what you can recycle at home and where you can recycle or pass on your unwanted items nearby. Update your data or add the recycling locator to your website Share page Tweet

14/09/2016

This week is . What one change will you be making to your recycling habits? Two of the are aluminum air fresheners and deodorant cans-will you be recycling your next empty ones?

13/09/2016

A nationwide hunt is on for the around all our homes this . Yogurt pots, bleach bottles and toilet roll tubes we know you’re hiding! Find out more here: http://bit.ly/2bdXoZA

Recycle Week Trailer 22nd August - 0:41 The Unusual Suspects have been in hiding far too long. Is it possible to drive them out from their cover and put them where they belong? Spread the word All episodes Release date 12th September Episode 1 12th September Release date 13th September Episode 2 13t...

01/08/2016

It's only 6 months since the plastic bag ban was introduced and carrier bag usage has gone down by 85%. Have you thought about what else you can reuse? https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/environment/rubbishwasteandrecycling/reuse.aspx

Before you throw anything away why not see if it can be reused or upcycled. There are many ways this can be done, listed below are some ideas to help you.