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Are stickers recyclable?
Episode 96
Stickers are a bit of a mixed bag when it comes to recycling. The sticker itself is usually fine, but because it’s small and lightweight, it often ne…
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Why is a paper ice cream tub labelled 'recyclable' but a coffee cup isn't?
Episode 95
On the face of it, coffee cups and ice cream tubs are basically the same thing, so why are they labelled so differently? The answer lies less in the …
3 weeks ago
Are cotton buds recyclable?
Episode 94
Cotton buds are usually not recyclable, they’re too small and may be contaminated after use. The best advice is to check your local council guideline…
3 weeks, 1 day ago
How are ink cartridges recycled?
Episode 93
In this episode, we take a closer look at what happens after used ink cartridges are collected for recycling. Once they arrive at specialist faciliti…
3 weeks, 2 days ago
How are ink cartridges collected?
Episode 92
How are ink cartridges collected? Every year, millions of ink cartridges are thrown away, even though many can be refilled, remanufactured, or broken…
3 weeks, 3 days ago
How much recycled plastic is used to make a milk bottle?
Episode 91
How much recycled plastic is used to make a milk bottle? In this episode, we look at how milk bottles are made, how manufacturers use recycled materi…
3 weeks, 4 days ago
Is tracing paper recyclable?
Episode 90
In this episode, we answer a simple question: is tracing paper recyclable? In most cases, yes—tracing paper can be recycled like regular paper unless…
3 weeks, 5 days ago
Can you recycle broken glass?
Episode 89
Can you recycle broken glass? Sometimes, but it depends on your local council. Broken bottles and jars are often accepted in glass recycling bins, bu…
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Are Calpol syringes recyclable?
Episode 88
A question lots of parents ask, are Calpol syringes recyclable? The answer is usually not through standard household recycling. However, Calpol has p…
4 weeks ago
Should we compost dog poo?
Episode 87
Composting dog poo sounds eco-friendly, but it’s not as simple as tossing it in the garden heap. Unlike fruit peels or grass clippings, dog waste can…
4 weeks, 1 day ago