March 3, 2024
Whilst it is estimated that nine in ten people regularly recycle, we could do so more effectively. Here are products to help you recycle.
Not so good is that we often recycle the wrong things or incorrectly.
Paper tissues, bags for life, plastic trays, glass cookware, lightbulbs, bubble wrap and plastic toys are some of the many items that find their way into our kerbside recycling boxes when they actually need to be recycled elsewhere. These items contaminate the rest of the recycling and cause serious problems for waste processing facilities.
If we want to recycle properly than we need to be organised and therefore decide what we are going to recycle and where we are going to put each category. We need to recognise that some items, we have to take to be recycled rather than just putting them all in the recycled container.
Here are some products that may help you.
Dealing with Waste
Food Waste
Use a door-hung food caddy, like this one from Binopolis. It can be fitted in a cabinet under a sink where it sits in front of the sink pipework.
Binopolis has a complete range of recycling bins.
Binopolis £99.00
Waste & Recycling Bin
This Totem Bin is a dual bin that has different compartments for all types of waste and has an integrated odour control to keep the kitchen feeling fresh.
Josephjoseph from £179.00
Addis Recycling Bins
If you’re looking for a cheaper alternative, these bins as a set of three can be locked together and keep metal, glass and plastic separate.
Addis 40L £48.69
Composting
The Hotbin Hot turns all your food and garden waste into rich organic compost and is fairly indiscriminate about what you put in it.
The airtight lid and odour filter reduces smells so deters vermin and flies.
. Gardeners World Best Buy 2024.
Hotbin from £199.00
Compost Pail
This 3.5L pail sits on your worktop to collect food waste and has an inner pail so it’s easier to keep the caddy clean and can be used with or without a compostable liner.
AllGreen £25.59
Stackable Storage
Stackable storage crates are a great option for storing recycling.
They are space-saving and these colourful ones from Hay have the added benefit of looking fun and cheerful in the kitchen, utility room or pantry.
Hay.dk from £6.00
Create a Recycling Station
Build your own recycling station with bins from Ikea which have a range of recycling products and dress up with stickers on bins tenstickers.co.uk
Ikea Bins from £3.00
Make it look good
Love what it looks like and you are more likely to use it. Design lovers will appreciate this super-stylish recycling station from Niimaar.
Finnish Design Shop from £339.00
iTouchless
These have sensor operated lids so useful if your hands are full with two removable inner buckets and removable caster wheels.
Not cheap but good ratings on Amazon.
Amazon £365.58
Prep Your Recycling
If you find you are regularly filling up your recycling crates, make sure you are washing, drying and reducing the size of everything.
Remove the tops from milk bottles, squash them down and replace the lid to minimise their size and have fun crushing cans too.
Eddingtons £23.99
Cutting down on Plastic
Stasher
Bags and containers of all different sizes for a variety of uses that can be re-used time and time again.
Stasher from £8.00
Onya Produce Bags
Cut down on plastic bags with these reusable ones made from recycled plastic drink bottles.
Onya has a range of reusable bags.
Onya Bags Set of 5 £10.95
Carrier Bags
These should be taken to a recycling point. You can use one bag into which you put others.
More aesthetically pleasing would be a door-hung canvas bag or these sausage-shaped fabric carrier bag holders which holds approximately 30 bags
Sophie Allport £11.50
Bees Wraps
An alternative to cling film which should last for up to a year but not suitable for all food.
The wrap moulds around and adheres to surfaces or itself. The warmth of your hands makes the wrap pliable and adhesive. Don’t be afraid to pinch the ends together.
Honeybeegood Set of 5 £13.99
Bento Box
A very handy way to pack food if you need a lunch box. Two leakproof and airtight stainless steel containers with a concealed fork and chopping board.
Black and Blum have a range of planet friendly products worth having a look at.
Black & Blum £49.95
Need Some Help?
Recycle Coach App
Collection reminders delivered straight to your smartphone; instant search results to sort your recyclables from non-recyclables; and so much more .
Recycle Now
A national recycling campaign for England and Northern Ireland where you can find out how to properly dispose of household items and where to do it. Also includes all electrical items.
Terracycle Waste Box
The idea is simple, you buy a box from them, fill it with recycling and then send it back to them. It’s not a cheap solution but may work for one off recycling items.
From stylish and functional recycling bins to reusable bags and composting solutions, these items are designed to support sustainable living.
If you have any suggestions, we’d love to hear from you.
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