{"id":8001,"date":"2025-09-26T08:08:17","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T08:08:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/blog\/?p=8001"},"modified":"2025-09-26T08:13:26","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T08:13:26","slug":"recycling-week-2025-%e2%99%bb%ef%b8%8f","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/blog\/recycling-week-2025-%e2%99%bb%ef%b8%8f\/","title":{"rendered":"RECYCLING WEEK 2025 \u267b\ufe0f"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/recycling-waste\/wheelie-bins.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/recycling-week-banner-image-1.jpg\" alt=\"Recycling Week 2025\" class=\"wp-image-8004\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/recycling-week-banner-image-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/recycling-week-banner-image-1-300x117.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/recycling-week-banner-image-1-768x299.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s Recycling Week 2025 \u267b\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are on a mission to help improve the environment. 45% of waste comes from workplaces, making it vital to find solutions to prevent it from ending up in landfill. That is why we offer a wide variety of solutions to encourage recycling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? \ud83e\udd14<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Recycling items is a critical factor in reducing the effects of climate change. Each item that is recycled is sorted within a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) to ensure they are compliant with recycling standards. This includes the removal of food waste from plastic items. Only a small fraction of items are not fit for use, and are sent to landfill or alternative energy recovery sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When an item meets standards suitable for recycling, they are sent through to a re-processor, before being repurposed and made into day-to-day items for future use. This can range from more plastic packaging to household items and d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of our anti-fatigue mats, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/safety-security\/matting\/anti-fatigue-mats\/deckplate-safety-regen70-anti-fatigue-matting.html\">DeckPlate Safety ReGen70 Anti-Fatigue Mat<\/a>, feature 70% recycled materials. This results in a significant decrease in waste reduction required to create the mats, as well as conserving many of our natural resources, including rubber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">COMMONLY MISSED ITEMS \ud83e\uddfb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The reliance on plastic has increased significantly since Covid. Therefore, it is essential to encourage individuals to recycle their waste. Recycle Now has found that 79% of households forget to recycle items occasionally. Whether this is due to convenience or uncertainty about compatibility, we want to ensure all waste in your workplace and household ends up in the correct bin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Toilet Roll Tubes \ud83e\uddfb:<\/strong> Considered one of Britain&#8217;s most binned items, toilet roll tubes are often thrown into toilet bins for convenience. However, they are perfectly suitable for recycling with other paper and cardboard waste!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aerosols \ud83d\udca8:<\/strong> From air fresheners to hairspray and deodorant, empty aerosol cans are perfectly safe for recycling! Research conducted by Lancaster County Council found that they are one of the most popular products that people did not know they could not recycle. Just ensure they are empty for safety purposes, and follow your local council&#8217;s guide on whether plastic lids and aluminium bodies require separation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Envelopes \ud83d\udc8c:<\/strong> Did you know that envelopes with plastic windows can also be recycled? Simply put them in your paper recycling&#8230; just remember to remove all your personal details first!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Foil \ud83e\udd6a:<\/strong> Both regular kitchen foil sheets and takeaway boxes are recycling friendly! The bigger you make the foil ball, the easier it is for the MRF to sort and prep for repurposing!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WORKPLACE REGULATIONS \ud83d\udcbc<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In April 2025, changes were made to the approach to workplace recycling in England. Workplaces that have more than 10 full-time employees must now separate their dry recycling from food waste. This is in line with the English Government&#8217;s Simpler Recycling legislation. In turn, this allows us to catch up with other governments where food waste is already the normal, including Wales and Scotland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recycling unwanted food is a massive improvement to the environment. Food waste in landfill decomposes without access to oxygen. This results in the release of methane, which is 25x more potent than CO\u2082. Therefore, recycling food waste can prevent harmful emissions and instead fuel renewable energy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, because bins will not get full as fast, fewer collections will be needed during the working week. This allows for not only an improvement to the environment, but also higher annual net profit for your company!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CHANGING HABITS \ud83c\udf0d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We understand that changing age-old habits and encouraging new ones, including food waste recycling, can be difficult to achieve. That is why we offer a wide selection of recycling bins to make this transition even easier!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/recycling-waste\/recycling-bins\/open-top-recycling-bin-50-litre.html\">Open Top Recycling Bin Kits<\/a> are a popular choice to drive recycling habits within the workplace. They are available in an array of vibrant colours, with stickers for identifying the bins ideal contents. They are easy to clean due to the plastic exterior, and ideal for all workplaces, from offices to warehouses. Alternatively, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/recycling-waste\/waste-separation-bins\/rubbermaid-glutton-recycling-bin-kit-348-litre.html\">Rubbermaid Glutton Recycling Bin<\/a> can hold up to 348 litres, and features multiple-holed access to separate bin compartments, ideal for encouraging recycling habits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/open-top-recycling-bin-kits.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/open-top-recycling-bin-kits.jpg\" alt=\"Open Top Recycling Bin Kits\" class=\"wp-image-8007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/open-top-recycling-bin-kits.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/open-top-recycling-bin-kits-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/open-top-recycling-bin-kits-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/open-top-recycling-bin-kits-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/open-top-recycling-bin-kits-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>In need of a bin to fit a larger amount of waste, such as large industrial factories and the hospitality sector? Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/recycling-waste\/commercial-waste-bins.html\">Commercial Waste Bins<\/a> range is perfect for the job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose from bins that can hold 8 to 19 bags inside, meaning there is a bin to suit your workplace&#8217;s specific requirements. 4 large swivel castors allow for easy movement of the bin, even when filled to its capacity. A variety of colours are also available to suit your local council&#8217;s recycling guide. All our commercial waste bins are also EN480 certified, allowing UK councils to remove this waste on collection day. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/recycling-waste\/commercial-waste-bins.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/commercial-waste-bin.png\" alt=\"Commercial Waste Bins\" class=\"wp-image-8006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/commercial-waste-bin.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/commercial-waste-bin-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/commercial-waste-bin-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/commercial-waste-bin-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/commercial-waste-bin-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/commercial-waste-bin-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/commercial-waste-bin-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT? \u231b<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Implementing recycling tactics to suit your workplace can be simpler than ever. For further advice, our sales team are always on hand to assist! Simply message them on live chat or email, or call them over the phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thinking of bulk ordering some bins to improve your workplace&#8217;s recycling habits? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.workplace-products.co.uk\/request-a-quote\">Request a quote<\/a> with us, and we can help tailor a quote and personal recommendations to suit your needs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To check your local councils recycling options using Recycle Now&#8217;s handy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recyclenow.com\/recycling-locator?rlw-initial-path=local-authority\/search\">Recycling Locator<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s Recycling Week 2025 \u267b\ufe0f We are on a mission to help improve the environment. 45% of waste comes from workplaces, making it vital to find solutions to prevent it from ending up in landfill. That is why we offer a wide variety of solutions to encourage recycling. 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