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Food recycling

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Britain gets through 2.5 billion paper coffee cups every year, most of which aren't recycled * Let's use reusable where we can. Some brands we love are: - @frankgreen_official - @chillysbottles - @elephantboxuk Source: The Guardian, Jamie Doward 26.4.21
Did you know... You can recycle your plastic bread bags at your local supermarket? Simply recycle them with your carrier bags at the plastic bags collection points. We think that's pretty cool 🙌 Head over to our website for more recycling info (link in bio) <a href=#plasticbagfacts #plasticrecycling #londonrecycles #ecofriendly #sustainablehabits #recyclemore #localrecycling " />
Remember to recycle your glass! We hope you all had a lovely long weekend, and that if you enjoyed a glass (or two) with friends, you remembered to recycle your glass bottles. ♻ If you need a recycling rules reminder, check your local recycling options on our website. Just click the link in our bio, go to the 'services at a glance' area and enter your postcode & of course you can always DM us! <a href=#bankholiday #Maybankholiday #glassrecycling #londonrecycles #ecofriendly #sustainablehabits #checkyourbins " />
London, the weekend is almost here! Whether you crack open a bottle of wine or a can of fizzy drink, remember to recycle your when empty (check your council website to see your local rules). Top tip for the wine drinkers: throw plastic corks in the bin and home compost natural ones! <a href=#reducereuserecycle #glassrecycling #drinks #tipple #londonrecycles #londoners #londonerslife #localrecyclingtips #recycleyourcans " />
Consistency is key 🔑 but it's easy to forget what you can and can't recycle. We know. It's confusing! Cardboard is a definite yes but make sure you break down those boxes so more can be collected. Top tip: write down your local recycling do's ✅ and dont's and place them by your bins! You can always send us a DM to double-check too. <a href=#Recycle #Londonrecycling #London #recycle #reducereuserecycle #cardboardrecycling #Localrecyclinginfo #rubbishvsrecycling #recylclingtips " />
How can we recycle plastic wrappers? Well, we can't. ❌ These can't be recycled yet and need to go in your rubbish bin. Let's all do our bit. Help your bin crews out and don't contaminate your recycling bins. If you're ever unsure, we're here to help! Just send us a DM or use the 'services at a glance' tool on our website to double-check what your local recycling options are. All you need to do is type in your postcode and we'll provide the rest 😊 <a href=#Recycle #Londonrecycling #London #recycle #reducereuserecycle #care4yourcrews #frontlineworkers #keyworkers #essentialworkers #Localrecyclinginfo #rubbishvsrecycling " />
<a href=#EarthDay2021 is here! Each year since 1970, 22nd April has been a day where we all come together and remind ourselves just how important our planet is. In the words of @foodwaveproject "let's #CatchtheWave of change" and show our planet we care. Things you can do to help: ➡ Recycle more. Check out our website for loads of recycling tips! ➡ Waste less. How about eating your leftover dinner for lunch tomorrow? ➡ Repair first. Does your top have a hole in it? Why not use local London business @sojo_app and book it in to be fixed! Check out @earthdaynetwork for more information, events and for more ways you can get involved 🌍 #EarthDay2021 #Foodwaveproject #CatchTheWave #RestoreOurEarth #ClimateChange #Environmentissues #Loveourplanet #Careforyourhome #LookafterLondon " />
Podback, the new coffee pod recycling scheme by Nestlé and Douwe Egberts has gone live! Simply order recycling bags from any participating Podback brands, and then take your filled bags to your nearest Collect+ point! For more info head on over to ➡ @nestleuki <a href=#podback #recyclingscheme #fridayinspiration #fridaymotivation " />
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Business recycling

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