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Welcome to the First Mile features and hot topics that make us tick.
What Are The 5 Rs of Waste Segregation?
Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle. Learn how you can follow the 5 Rs of waste segregation to cut costs and improve sustainability with First Mile.
How to Recycle Office Furniture
Upgrading your office? Learn how to recycle, donate, or dispose of office furniture responsibly with First Mile’s hassle-free clearance service.
Can Business Waste Be Taken to the Tip?
Business waste isn’t like household rubbish. Find out if you can take it to the tip, and what to do instead to stay compliant.
What is Food Waste Management?
Discover how food waste management works, why it matters, and how businesses can cut costs while reducing waste with First Mile’s food recycling services.
‘Simpler Recycling’ Reforms: What do the new recycling rules mean
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has recently unveiled a groundbreaking set of reforms aimed at transforming the waste management landscape in England.
A Guide to Business Recycling Laws in the UK
With new waste regulations coming into effect in March 2025, businesses across England will need to step up their recycling efforts.
How to go for Gold - What can we learn from our top recyclers?
(Drum roll) The results for the First Mile Recycling Standards 2024 are in and we’re celebrating the recycling success of our customers.
Study finds microplastics in the human brain: What does this mean for plastic pollution?
Plastic is everywhere. From single-use plastic used for bottles to soft plastic from which shopping bags are made and beyond, it's part of our everyday life, and we often reach for it because of convenience and its low cost.
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