You'll discover brilliant ways to give your household items a second life with our expert guidance on recycling and reusing just about anything. Our knowledgeable team shares practical tips, local recycling options, creative reuse ideas, and answers all your questions to help you make a positive environmental impact. Recycling Expert is here to help.
Rules Governing Use of Recycling Logo
Manufacturers need government approval to display recycling logos, which help consumers dispose of products safely and legally.
How to Recycle Our Office Telephones?
Old rotary phones might be worth selling to collectors, but newer ones usually cost money to dispose of through licenced WEEE contractors.
How Waste Is Sorted
Your recycling gets sorted through hand-picking, mechanical separation and specialised machines at waste facilities before it's sent for processing.
Cleaning Up Recycled Water with Reeds: Case Study
Reed beds offer a natural, low-cost way to remove excess phosphorus from recycled water instead of relying on chemical treatments.
Questionnaire: Do You Speak the Language of Recycling?
Test your recycling knowledge with this 12-question quiz to see if you actually understand the jargon and acronyms.
Power from Sewage in Wales: Case Study
Welsh Water's £65 million project turns sewage sludge into 6MW of renewable electricity while cutting carbon emissions.
The Thermal Recycling Controversy
Thermal recycling promises to solve waste and energy problems, but critics argue it's just incineration dressed up with a friendlier name.
Questionniare: Is Yours a Top Recycling Household?
Test your household's recycling habits with this fun quiz and see how you stack up against other eco-conscious families.
Turning Italian Rubbish Into Energy: Case Study
An Italian biogas plant shows how mixing farm manure with household waste creates clean energy while tackling local waste management.
Turning Seashore Rubbish Into Knitted Art: Case Study
A knitting artist transforms beach debris into stunning textile sculptures, blending found objects with yarn to create recycled art.
Questionnaire: What Sort of Recycler Are You?
Take this quick quiz to figure out what really drives your recycling habits and what kind of recycler you actually are.
Are Plastic Bags Always a Bad Thing?
Plastic bags get a bad rap, but the reality is more complicated than you might think.
CSI Dustbin: The World of Forensic Waste
How investigators use garbage and waste analysis to solve crimes and catch criminals.