The phrase ‘circular economy’ is one that ought to be in the news more often, and probably will be in the near future. The fact is that if the idea behind the phrase becomes a guiding force, the ‘future’ will probably last a lot longer. Today’s lifestyle in the UK and in most parts of […]
recycling
Revitalising Recycling Lessons: Weird Things That Can Be Recycled
Recycling isn’t just about newspaper, aluminum cans, glass jars and those little numbered plastic bottles you put in your recycling bin every week. There are many other things that can be recycled, and often you don’t have to go far out of your way to get them into the right hands. As educators, we can […]
Plastic bags remain a serious environmental problem
Recycling in the country is definitely on the up but it is not all good news however as the plastic bag continues to be a major problem to deal with. The bag is something that is very difficult to dispose of in a responsible way, so people need to work out other ways to reduce […]
Reuse instead of recycling
Everyone knows about recycling but when you can actually reuse something without having to recycle that is even better. The best way of doing this is to make use of the countless charity shops that are around. Then you are not only doing your bit for the environment but you are contributing to a good […]
The various stages of the recycling process
Recycling is not a single action but is a process that has many different stages. The first stage is the collection of waste materials that can be recycled, the next stage is the collection and sorting of these materials, and the final stage is their appearance as brand-new products to be used by the consumer. […]