With the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic looming over this year’s holiday plans, deciding on when and where to travel has never been quite so challenging. For some, making green travel choices may never have been a priority when choosing a destination. And now that holiday choices primarily need to consider where it’s safe to […]
Easter is around the corner. And with it, the promise of chocolatey treats wrapped tantalisingly in shiny packaging. In 2019, we looked at the Easter Bunny’s plastic problem, which included top tips on how to have an eco-friendly Easter, by avoiding non-recyclable vacuum plastic, looking out for hidden plastic, and encouraging plastic-free choices. But how […]
Electric cars are unquestionably a step in the right direction for decarbonisation and a greener future. And with a ban on new petrol and diesel cars coming to the UK in 2030, electric vehicles will be an inevitable part of our lives. But to maximise their benefits, the electricity they use must be ‘clean’ too. […]
With a vaccination programme well underway, the end of the coronavirus pandemic is in sight. But the consequences of this deadly disease have extended further than health – among other unwanted side effects, the pandemic appeared to set recycling and circular economy targets back. In November, we discussed the impact the pandemic had on global […]
By this point in January, Christmas decorations are packed away in boxes for another year. But festive sparkle can give way to sparkle of another kind – an organised and freshly clean home. January is the perfect time to have a thorough sort out. It’s typically a time where there’s a lot of tidying up […]
There are eleven Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs), or Household Waste Recycling Sites (HWRSs), in West Sussex. When homes have more waste than can be put kerbside with their weekly or fortnightly collections, HWRCs can be a good place to take excess rubbish. But there are limitations to HWRCs, so often, hiring a skip is […]
In the shadow of a global pandemic, Christmas 2020 will look different from Christmases that have gone before. While there may not be large parties to mark the festivities, an abundance of celebratory food will remain a core part of how many families come together – even if it’s in smaller numbers this year. An […]
As we entered 2020, we optimistically looked at how to make it the greenest year yet. Then came the curveball of Covid-19. Initially, the impact on the environment was a positive one. As nations locked down, there was a drastic drop in pollution and carbon emissions. But environmentalists have despaired at the resurgence of single-use […]
If you haven’t hired a skip in Sussex before, you may have some questions about what’s involved. Here, we answer some of the most common queries from first-time skip hirers.
When you’ve got a large amount of waste to dispose of, perhaps from a home renovation or spring clean, keeping costs down is usually a factor. Burning it, by planning a bonfire, may seem like the cheapest option – but they can come with a cost that goes beyond cash. Bonfires can damage the environment […]
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