5 Ways to Recycle Your Holiday Waste in the UK
From treecycling to creative reuse, discover practical, Earth-friendly solutions for your post-Christmas waste. Learn how to declutter responsibly and start your new year sustainably.
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Guardian's 2026 Plan for Sustainable Consumer Guides
The Guardian's Down to Earth newsletter outlines its 2026 focus: rigorous product testing to help UK readers make sustainable, long-lasting purchases and cut waste. Subscribe for weekly insights.
Creative Recipes for Christmas Leftovers
Discover ingenious recipes from top chefs like Rosie Birkett and Yotam Ottolenghi to transform festive leftovers into delicious meals, reducing waste and savouring the post-Christmas calm.
Washing-up bowls face ban in UK kitchen crackdown
A proposed ban on washing-up bowls sparks a national debate. Is it a vital environmental move or an assault on British tradition? Read the full story and have your say.
Glass containers transform UK leftover storage
Discover how switching to microwaveable glass food containers can drastically reduce food waste and washing up for British families, especially after big holiday meals.
Chef's Thrifty Salsa Verde Recipe Uses Excess Herbs
Discover Tom Hunt's easy, make-ahead salsa verde recipe. This versatile green sauce elevates any roast or grilled dish and is a brilliant way to prevent food waste. Try it today!
Merton festive bin collection changes announced
Merton Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Find out when to put your bins out in Wimbledon, Morden and Mitcham.
London Christmas bin collection dates 2025
Your complete guide to revised rubbish and recycling collection dates across all London boroughs this Christmas and New Year. Find out when to put your bins out.
Hillingdon Christmas bin collection changes explained
Hillingdon Council announces revised rubbish and recycling collection dates over the festive period, with normal service resuming on January 5. Find your new collection day here.
Hounslow bin collection changes over Christmas and New Year
Hounslow Council announces revised bin collection dates over the festive period, with disruptions until January 12. Find your new collection day and details on free Christmas tree recycling.
Monster 100-tonne fatberg found in London's sewers
A colossal 100-tonne fatberg has been discovered in Whitechapel's sewers. Thames Water urges Londoners to avoid pouring festive fats and gravy down sinks to prevent costly blockages and environmental damage.
Hillingdon Christmas bin collection dates and changes
Hillingdon Council announces revised rubbish and recycling schedules over Christmas and New Year. Find your new collection dates and how to recycle real trees for free.
Hounslow Christmas bin collection dates and changes
Hounslow Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year, plus details for free Christmas tree recycling. Find your new collection day here.
Ealing Christmas bin collection changes explained
Ealing Council announces revised bin collection schedules from Christmas Day until January 19. Find your new dates and details for free Christmas tree disposal.
Lambeth Christmas bin collection changes and free tree recycling
Lambeth Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year 2025. Find out how to dispose of your real Christmas tree for free from January 5th.
Ealing Christmas bin collection dates and tree recycling
Ealing Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year, with delays until January 19. Plus, details on free Christmas tree recycling services for residents.
Lambeth Festive Bin Dates & Free Tree Collection
Lambeth Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year, plus details on how to recycle your real tree for free. Essential info for residents.
UK bins 216 million children's clothes each year
A shocking 216 million pieces of children's clothing are thrown away in the UK annually, worn just 20 times on average. Discover the sustainable innovations aiming to tackle this waste crisis.
Sutton Christmas bin collection dates and tree recycling
Sutton Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year, plus details of a free Christmas tree recycling service for residents.
Bexley Christmas bin collection changes and tree recycling
Bexley Council announces revised waste collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Learn how to recycle your tree, wrapping paper, and book a free clothes collection.
Greenwich Council Christmas 2025 service changes guide
Greenwich Council announces revised schedules for bin collections, leisure centres, libraries and key services over the Christmas and New Year holidays. Essential dates and contacts for residents.
Christmas bin collection changes in Kensington and Chelsea
Kensington and Chelsea Council confirms revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year, plus details for Christmas tree disposal. Plan your festive waste.
Islington Christmas bin collection changes 2025
Islington Council announces revised waste collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Find your new collection day and local Christmas tree recycling points.
Hackney Christmas bin collection changes and tree recycling
Hackney Council announces revised waste collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Find out how to recycle your real Christmas tree for free or via collection services.
Southwark Christmas bin dates and free tree collection
Southwark Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year, plus details on how to book a free Christmas tree recycling collection. Check your new dates now.
Southwark Christmas bin collection dates and free tree recycling
Southwark Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year 2025. Find out your new collection day and how to book a free Christmas tree recycling pick-up.
Hackney Christmas bin collection dates and free tree drop-off
Hackney Council announces revised waste collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Find out your new collection day and how to dispose of your real tree for free from January 2.
Islington Christmas bin collection dates revised
Islington Council announces revised waste collection dates over the Christmas and New Year bank holidays. Find out when your bins will be collected and where to recycle your real Christmas tree.
Lewisham Christmas bin collection changes explained
Lewisham Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Find out your new collection day and how to recycle your Christmas tree.
Croydon Christmas bin collection changes confirmed
Croydon Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year, plus details for Christmas tree recycling. Find your new collection day here.
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