The East Northamptonshire’s Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) collection pilot scheme began in September in Raunds and was planned to run until the end of 2019. According to the…
Wondering what to do with your Christmas trees this year after the festivities are over? One solution is Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice’s charity tree-cycling scheme. This is a way…
There is not only an increasing momentum these days to reduce our use of plastic, but also concern about recycling what we do use. There remains, however, a lot of…
Consumers are to object to the over-use of plastic packaging, and leading retailers are taking action. The reasons for urgent action are compelling. About ten percent of the plastic we…
British tea drinking culture has evolved over the years, changing us from a nation of tea drinkers to one addicted to takeaway coffee. Although this takeaway culture suits our faster,…
There are currently no legal requirements for separate food collections in England and only 44% of households in England have access to food waste recycling services. Fortunately, East Northamptonshire is…
In January 2018, Prime Minister Theresa May ordered a review to extend the 5p minimum charge on plastic bags to all shops, including small independent ones. Under the current law,…