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Places to Report Problems with Litter

problematic litter Litter, an ugly little word that can create a big, ugly problem. No one likes litter. Most pitch in to ensure our streets, neighborhoods, and country are as tidy as can be. Sadly, there are those who don’t do their... Continue reading

Top 3 Safest Ways to Store Household Waste

We’ve all been told waste not want not, but let’s face it, there is some waste you don’t want. Rubbish can not only be a bit cumbersome, but it can attract pests as well as pose hazards to you and... Continue reading

Benefits of Recycling

Why should I recycle? It’s an all too common question, but the answers may surprise you. Recycling is no longer for, “green fanatics,” but an easy and necessary way to contribute to the planet. It may be hard to see... Continue reading

Top 10 recycling plastic bags ideas

plastic bags flowers I don’t know if  you are aware of the fact that we are surrounded by products that are made out of recycled plastic bags. Things like shoes, plastic chairs, pipes, pens and a lot more are made out of reused plastic bags. 854 million plastic bags have... Continue reading

Wasteful: £15 BILLION of Food is Thrown Away Every Year in Britain

food waste A new research, handled by Love Food Hate Waste, shows more than £15 billion worth of food and drink is tossed out every year. The average British household throws away proximately £572 of produce per year, mostly fresh meat, ready meals and... Continue reading

Tesco Acts Against UK’s Food Waste

food waste A recent study by Tesco and the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) revealed the food waste for the 25 most popular supermarket foods is over the top. The retail colossus gave out the info that 28,500 tonnes of food... Continue reading

Recycling: The Facts

recycling sign In this post, I’m going to talk about recycling. We all know we should be doing it, and most of us have a good idea which materials can be recycled – and which can’t. Here at Rubbish Please, we take... Continue reading

Making Paper Flowers

Paper flowers can be put to a number of uses in your home, as well as in your office. They can also be used as gifts that don’t cost a fortune! If you’re looking to make paper flowers, but have... Continue reading

When Not to Recycle

Recycling Bins Recycling is important… and for the most part, it’s not hard to adhere to an effective routine. Plastics, glass, paper and aluminium: bag it up, bin it, and let the recycling plant process it for a whole new lease of... Continue reading

The Ease of Cutting Down On Household Waste

household waste Cutting down household waste is becoming more and more important, mainly because an increase in the poor management of household waste is one of the facts that has generally contributed a great deal towards the increase in pollution all over... Continue reading