The First Mile Blog
Get the latest news and advice on commercial waste & recycling, legislation and environmental hot topics.
12 Tips for a Sustainable Christmas
Want to have a sustainable Christmas at the office? We present 12 days of eco-friendly Christmas ideas, including recyclable wrapping paper and real trees.
Low Carbon Diet: How to Eat More Sustainably
As climate change becomes a more prevalent part of our lives by the day, many of us are trying to do little things to improve our carbon footprint. But what about what we eat?
COP28 Outcomes & Next Steps: Bruce Bratley's expert opinion ahead of COP29
Fast forward to 2024, with COP29 in full swing, Bruce reflects on the outcomes from last year’s climate change convention and what to expect from this year’s summit.
How to Dispose of Electronics as a Business
Learn more about why businesses should dispose of electronics safely and sustainably and how using First Mile can benefit them and the environment.
Waste Carrier Licenses: A Guide for Businesses
In the UK, if you carry waste, you need a waste carrier license. This is a vital permit to ensure you comply with environmental regulations and stop illegal dumping
Lithium Battery Fires: A growing issue in the recycling industry
First Mile is using International E-waste Day to raise awareness about lithium batteries and why disposing of them safely is becoming increasingly essential.
Recycle Week 2024: 10 recycling myths debunked
From 17th to 23th October, First Mile are celebrating Recycle Week 2022 – Recycle Now's annual celebration of recycling. This year's theme, ‘Let's get real', focuses on debunking myths and looking at the problem of recycling contamination.
The UK Waste Hierarchy: What Does It Means for Your Business?
You’re probably familiar with the reduce, reuse, recycle mantra to help minimise waste in the UK. For UK businesses, there are a two more layers in the ‘hierarchy of waste’ - recovery and disposal.
First Mile partners with Opportunity Kensington BID to boost recycling in Kensington
First Mile, London’s leading waste and recycling company, is excited to announce a new partnership with Opportunity Kensington BID to promote sustainable practices among local businesses.
Recycling symbols: What do they mean?
Here’s First Mile’s brief guide to the most frequently used recycling symbols, including those tricky plastic recycling logos.
First Mile acquires Redbridge Council trade waste services
We're excited to announce that we have recently acquired the commercial waste collection arm of Redbridge Council.
Extended Producer Responsibility – How your business can comply with the new packaging waste rules
Find out what they changes are, plus how your business can get compliant and avoid hefty fines.
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