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12.8 million pumpkins are due to be left uneaten this Halloween. This is a fraction of the 6.6 million tonnes wasted by households each year. We want our residents to make the most of the humble pumpkin and start to fight food waste year-round. Not so scary Pumpkin soup INGREDIENTS (Serves 4) SOUP: About 1kg… The post Pumpkin Rescue Recipe #SquadGhouls appeared first on West London Waste.

You may remember that, back in March, we planned to raise £5k for local charity, Leeds Children’s Charity, by organising the Forge Spring Clean Beard Shave. The shave was due to take place in May following two months of hair growth; however, the world had other plans, the nation’s barbershops were closed, and… well, you … Continue reading Forge Recycling aims to raise £5k for local children’s charity The post Forge Recycling aims to raise £5k for local children’s charity appeared […]

Food waste is a huge ongoing global problem that is not discussed often enough in the media. Not only can food waste end up costing you more money, but it can also negatively impact the environment in several ways. Whether you’ve bought too much from the supermarket, have eyes bigger than your belly when you … Continue reading Why food waste should be prevented The post Why food waste should be prevented appeared first on The Waste Management & Recycling Blog.

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When you need to dispose of your broken or unwanted electronic items, it can often be unclear what options you have. Due to the harmful chemicals present in electronic waste, it is crucial that it is disposed of and recycled correctly and safely. Keep reading for everything you need to know about electronic waste recycling … Continue reading Everything you need to know about electronic waste recycling The post Everything you need to know about electronic waste recycling appeared first on The […]

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Due to this year’s coronavirus pandemic, the zero-waste movement slowed down and faced a few unexpected obstructions. However, COVID-19 never stopped the growth of the movement, and it is now flourishing again post-lockdown. Keep reading to learn of five ways the zero-waste movement is overcoming the virus pandemic. Reusable containers have been deemed safe The … Continue reading Five ways the zero-waste movement is overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic The post Five ways the zero-waste movement […]

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When you’re completing a gardening or renovation project, you often end up with excess soil. When soil gets wet, it can become more hassle to work with and could result in a lot of mess. With garden waste and soil, you cannot just dump it anywhere. It is crucial to dispose of your unwanted soil … Continue reading How to dispose of unwanted soil The post How to dispose of unwanted soil appeared first on The Waste Management & Recycling Blog.

GPT Waste Management have been at the forefront of helping businesses respond to COVID-19 through effective waste management services whilst continuing to achieve cost savings by utilising the most innovative and up to date methods of collection and treatment of waste. The impact of COVID-19 is transforming the way we live, from one day to... The post GPT Waste achieve cost savings through efficient waste management during COVID-19 appeared first on GPT Waste Management.

A major priority for Governments is to develop more efficient recycling technologies as to increase sustainability. However, providing innovative recycling solutions is good for more than just the environment. Waste is only waste because we do not value it. When considering the future of recycling, evaluating the worth of products at all stages of the... The post What does the future of recycling look like? appeared first on GPT Waste Management.

Whether you’re having a house clearance, an office clearance or a garden waste clearance, it is crucial that you correctly dispose of your waste. If waste is incorrectly disposed of, it can negatively impact the environment and harm wildlife, too. There are a plethora of waste disposal rules, so it can get quite confusing for … Continue reading How to dispose of bulky waste The post How to dispose of bulky waste appeared first on The Waste Management & Recycling Blog.

Due to travel restrictions being in place we have noticed that more UK residents are staying in the UK for a staycation this year. Our Managing Director, Guy Cherry, answers some important questions on how the public can get involved with ensuring the UK’s green spaces remain litter free and tidy during the busy summer... The post Q&A: Keeping public spaces tidy appeared first on GPT Waste Management.

Commercial waste is any waste produced by a business on its premises. So, whether you run a trade site, an office, a recreation centre, educational premises, or an entertainment establishment — all the waste produced by these places is classed as commercial. Business waste also includes that resulting from construction, agriculture, industry, and demolition. There … Continue reading What is commercial waste? The post What is commercial waste? appeared first on The Waste Management & […]

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You may have been cleaning recently and realised how many board games you have. Often, board games are passed down through generations, and you can end up with piles of games that are either unused or overplayed! When you stumble across a board game or two that you want to get rid of, you don’t … Continue reading How to reuse and recycle board games The post How to reuse and recycle board games appeared first on The Waste Management & Recycling Blog.

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Shampoo, make-up and soap all come wrapped with enormous amounts of plastic packaging as standard. However, plastic pollution is an ever-growing problem that we all need to be aware of. Unfortunately though, there has been a steady increase in the production of disposable plastic products since the 1960s and ‘70s, and the amount of single-use … Continue reading How to create a plastic-free beauty routine The post How to create a plastic-free beauty routine appeared first on The Waste […]