Now Takeaway sales have spiked during COVID-19. During COVID-19, the world has gone take-away. Restaurants that previously were only dine-in had to scramble to provide a delivery menu and companies like Menulog and Deliveroo have experienced a surge in business. With all this extra takeaway, we are seeing a resulting rise in single-use packaging. Many restaurants and cafes are struggling to turn a profit and have understandably opted for the c… Read more

The short answer – no. Sorry to break it to you, but just because you recycle plastic does not mean it's okay to use it in the first place. Why?     Nurdles Nurdles are tiny pieces of plastic which act as the building blocks for every other piece of plastic. Nurdles are tiny (3-5mm) pieces of plastic that are used to make drink bottles, food containers, plastic bags, baby toys … you name it, if it's plastic, it's been made from nurdles. And nurd… Read more

We all want to do the right thing and recycle as much as possible. However, there is often confusion over what can and can't be recycled – and rather than run the risk of contaminating the recycling bin with a non-recyclable item, people will sometimes send recyclables to landfill if they're not sure. Always check with your local council for what they accept in their recycling program. But, just to clear the air a bit, here we've got four things… Read more

As the world isolated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, food delivery companies such as UberEats and Deliveroo experienced an unprecedented surge. Restaurants that were once dine-in only turned to delivery to survive, supported by local residents. This naturally saw an increase in single-use packaging. Can we see safety and sustainability meet in the wake of this crisis? With large outdoor events cancelled, stadiums closed, shopping centres,… Read more