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The environment's at the heart of all our work.
Welcome to the First Mile features and hot topics that make us tick.
First Mile is now B Corp Certified
We’re pleased to announce that we’re now B Corp Certified, marking a major milestone in our sustainability journey. We’re also proud to be one of the first companies in the waste management industry to receive certification.
Sustainable office clearances and bulky waste collections
One of the most challenging aspects of sustainable waste disposal for businesses to deal with is clearances and bulky waste collections. At First Mile, we offer sustainable, zero-to-landfill office and bulky waste clearances.
First Mile wins 'Contribution to Achieving Net Zero' Award
First Mile leads the way in reducing carbon emissions by making it easier for businesses to recycle. So we’re thrilled to be the winners of the new ‘Contribution to Achieving Net Zero’ award!
Do you have to wash your recycling?
Should we wash our recyclables before putting them in the recycling bin?
How businesses can fight Food Waste with Too Good To Go
Food waste contributes more to climate change than air travel and while 800 million people in the world go hungry, we waste one third of the food we grow.
10 books to read this Earth Day
If you’re motivated by the stories around Earth Day and want to learn more about climate change, or you’re a seasoned climate activist looking to discover some new reading, we hope you’ll find something on our book list.
First Mile Recycling Standard 2023
As part of our commitment to sustainability, each January we reward our customers with a Recycling Standard certificate to celebrate their recycling efforts for the previous year.
The problem with E-Waste: a Conversation Anthony Levy, The Sustainable IT Guy
In our latest Climate Heroes podcast episode, we're excited to be joined by Anthony Levy, also known as The Sustainable IT Guy and founder of Circularity First. Anthony is one of the people leading the charge in tackling electronic waste (e-waste) - a growing issue that demands our immediate attention.
Reducing Packaging Waste: A sustainable Christmas with GoUnpackaged
In our latest episode of Climate Heroes, we spoke to Catherine Conway, Director of GoUnpackaged, a business dedicated to helping consumers reduce their single-use packaging footprint by transitioning innovative reuse systems and refillable alternatives.
Christmas Tree Collection Service
We’re happy to collect your office Christmas tree after all the excitement is over – real trees only please as they’ll be recycled into chips for use in gardens.
Small Business Saturday: How London’s small businesses are going green.
With Small Business Saturday on 2nd December 2023, we've delved into London's vibrant small business scene, shining a spotlight on the top recyclers that go beyond just success, by actively championing sustainability.
Bruce Bratley: The Vital Actions Needed at COP28
With COP28 in the United Arab Emirates kicking off this week, the urgency to combat climate change has never been greater. It is crucial that global leaders and stakeholders come together to address the following pressing challenges and take decisive, meaningful climate action.
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