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How your recycling makes a difference
Every time you throw something away, you have the power to make a difference because recycling:
- Protects the environment
- Less waste goes to landfill
- Saves energy
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Your recycling services during lockdown
The latest updates and how you can help
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Recycling symbols explained
Confused by the symbols on packaging? Our guide will help!
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Know your plastic
Find out which plastic items you can and can't recycle
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What happens to your recycling?
Ever wondered what happens to the stuff you throw in the bin? Here you’ll find out:
- How your recycling is collected
- What happens after collection
- Different types of recycling
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Compostable, biodegradable, recyclable – what’s the difference?
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One bin is rubbish. Sort it out.
Buy or hack a second bin, just for your recycling.
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Hack a bin
Some neat ideas for time and space-pressed Londoners.
A-Z of recycling
You can use our A-Z search to find out if something can be recycled and how to recycle it properly.