Not that Green, is Mr Bond. By now many of you will have seen Quantum of Solace, the latest James Bond movie. While Bond may have been revitalised for the twenty-first century, his attitude towards recycling and the environment seem to have been neatly bypassed. In Quantum of Solace he disposes of a dead man in a skip (to be environmentally conscious he should have put him on a compost heap) and travels to no less than six exotic locations on a variety of knackered vehicles. While ... Full Story

So you have some stuff it’s time to get rid of.  Gone are the good old days of throwing stuff away without any attacks of conscience for harming the environment; this is the 21st century and nothing is simple when it comes to the disposal of unwanted property. It's the 21st Century - you can't throw things away anymore So tossing those old clothes just because they don’t fit any longer or trashing that used TV set because you got a larger one is no longer socially ... Full Story

In the spirit of Halloween, recycle.co.uk delves into the darker side of our bins to investigate the scariest things that have been found in the trash… The scariest thing a person might find in the trash could totally depend on your perspective. For example, say you are a single man and you have been dating for a few months. You go visit your girlfriend one evening. While you are there you use the restroom and happen to notice a pregnancy test kit box in the trashcan. This ... Full Story

Dave Chameides is an environmental educator and freelance filmmaker. He writes alternative fuel articles for Edmunds.com, and maintains the blogs 365 Days of Trash and Achieving Sustainability. While he is presently saving all of his trash for a year to better understand his environmental impact, his main focus is sustainability through education and he believes that with knowledge all things are possible. In the first of a series of guest blogs, he talks about not throwing anything away for a year. When was the last time you threw something “away”? Did you think about it? What you ... Full Story

Since recycling has become such a large part of our society, it only makes sense that people want to know exactly what can be done with recycled products. True, there are some things that will be recycled and remanufactured into similar products such as ink cartridges, mobile phones, metals, and car parts. Recycle - this tree is made out of old books! On the other hand, some items have outlived their usefulness and are begging to be turned into something a little more interesting than ... Full Story

Making money from recycling seems to be a major incentive for people to practice environmental responsibility. To that end, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of companies both online and offline that offer financial rewards for recycling a wide variety of materials. Some of the materials are quite common, while others may be a little harder to find but are generally worth the effort. There are hundreds of articles published every day on recyclable items, where you can find them, and what they are worth. Finding the right company that both ... Full Story

Recycling is good for the environment for a number of reasons, including reducing landfill waste and pollution to recycling and reusing items to conserve resources. By recycling and reusing, the amount of non-biodegradable materials being manufactured is reduced. While it may be good for the environment, it is not always good for businesses. Believe it or not, many businesses are not in favour of recycling. Not to say that they want things to go to landfill, it’s just that they want consumers to keep buying their products. To combat the loss ... Full Story

Scottish made, and put to use in Portugal, the world's first ever commercial wave farm Harnessing the power of the sea... We'll all be looking at this with baited breath to see how this perfectly environmentally friendly energy production facility works in the coming months.

There are literally  hundreds of stories of people and businesses being fined for a wide variety of recycling infractions. The fines can begin with just a few pounds, but some find themselves fined hundreds or even thousands, depending on the “crime”. There are some simple ways in which these fines can be avoided, most of which require just a little bit of knowledge and common sense. While it may be nearly impossible to list all of the potential violations, here are some common recycling issues and the ways they can be avoided. Overfilled bins Overfilled bins are a big ... Full Story

Even with all the legislation and efforts of environmentalists, UK recycling rates do not compare to the rest of Europe. Reports are constantly being released by Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP), Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) regarding directives, rates, and tonnes of other information that can be both enlightening and confusing. Recycling - it's a hot topic Before discussing the best and worst councils, something must be said about the recycling standards of ... Full Story