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Tips and How-Tos

Recycling in schools

2/07/2010 Recycling
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Recycling in schools is important to reduce waste and help the next generation to understand the importance of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

How to get kids recycling

3/06/2010 Recycling
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Getting kids recycling builds positive habits for a sustainable future. Here’s 5 fun ways to help your children become more aware about recycling.

Recycling computers securely

3/06/2010 Tips and How-Tos
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Recycling computers is a necessary part of the EU WEEE Directive. But how can you make sure your personal data is removed before recycling?

A load of old jumble

3/06/2010 Textiles
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Over a million tonnes of textiles are thrown away every year and only 25% are recycled. What can you do to recycle more textiles?

How to compost garden waste

3/06/2010 Compost and Soils
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Have you got a garden? Do you compost? You can do your bit to reduce landfill and feed your plants by setting up a composting bin in your garden.

Health and Safety – Part 2

29/04/2010 Skip Hire
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Continuing our mini-series on the health and safety aspects of hiring a skip, filling it and getting the skip ready for collection. Invaluable advice and things to think about when you’re next hiring a skip.

Health and Safety – Part 1

21/04/2010 Skip Hire
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Skip hire is an easy way to remove and recycle unwanted materials, but there are a number of Health and Safety implications that need to be taken into consideration when hiring a skip. Part one of a two part health and safety series to help you remain safe when hiring a skip.

Skip Diving

23/03/2010 Recycling
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Skip diving is an inexpensive way to recycle but not everyone wants you going through their cast-offs. Here’s some do’s and don’ts to make you a more successful skip diver.

Keeping Britain Tidy

17/03/2010 Skip Hire
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Hiring a skip can be the first active step towards keeping your part of Britain tidy. Are you tired of seeing rubbish on your streets? Why not be a part of the Community Clean-Up Movement?