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A platform aiming to educate & inform on everything from lowering everyday waste to leading a more plastic-free lifestyle.
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Podcast of the month: The Circular Economy Show
This month’s podcast recommendation comes in the form The Circular Economy Show, a podcast by the Ellen McArthur Foundation. Having listened to a fair few episodes by now, the format of short ‘burst’ episodes makes for quick, informative listening. So far, no episode is longer than 20 minutes, making them very ‘to-the-point’ and for that,…
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How is Wales SO good at tackling waste & recycling?
How well is Wales recycling and managing their waste? Well, pretty bloody good if recent statistics and news articles are anything to go by. A couple of months back, Wales announced it was to ban single-use plastics including takeaway items, plates and balloon sticks1. A fantastic step forward for a country of only 3 million…
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Packaging waste in the wine industry: brands making a difference
The following post is centred on packaging waste in the wine industry. Please drink responsibly, for further information please visit drinkaware.co.uk. Wine is a glorious invention. How they can turn grapes into a liquid gold, that flushes all of life’s worries and strains in one sensational sip of a glass is beyond my simple mind.…
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Volume 8 . How Bad are Bananas? “As the title suggests, this eighth version of my ‘eco-reads‘ series looks scientifically at the carbon intensity of our everyday items. From a plastic bag to flying abroad to, you’ve guessed it, buying and eating a banana”
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Podcast of the month: Rubbish Talk
At present, the waste industry seems to be peppered with insightful and informative podcasts; having discovered another gem, I thought it was worth sharing. The latest one to have joined my roster is the Rubbish Talk podcast by Albion Environmental Ltd, hosted by waste professionals Alasdair Meldrum and Jane Bond. Each week, the podcast follows…
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High Street and Supermarket Recycling Schemes – Part 2
A couple of years ago I wrote a post called ‘High Street and Supermarket Recycling Schemes’ and it’s been insanely popular ever since. I’ve updated it a few times, the more recycling schemes I’ve found. However, I felt it was time for a fresh post featuring even more schemes I’ve come across when out and…
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How bad is our global plastic pollution problem?
By now, you should be well aware of the climate emergency. How our planet’s global temperature is set to exceed early predictions of 1.5oC warming; oil & gas use as well as a myriad of other things being blamed for this rise. Well, among this myriad being blamed is pollution, specifically plastic pollution. In this…
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High Street and Supermarket Recycling Schemes
“From supermarket recycling bins to schemes with generous rewards, lowering waste is no longer something you have to go out of your way to do. The chances of your local supermarket or high street having ways you can recycle are now very high.” Read more
Podcast of the month: The Beyond Waste Podcast (by CIWM)
Podcasts are a big love of mine. They’re a great way to digest information, without the need to necessarily sit down and take time out of your busy day. I’m always searching for new podcasts to listen to, and…
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Being Greener with your Finances
There are many ways in leading a more planet-conscious lifestyle. From avoiding plastic in your food shop to swapping to a journey on foot instead of driving. However, have you ever considered being greener with your finances? Whether that…
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I completed my MSc Environment & Sustainability! | Thoughts & Reflections
Hello! I should probably say welcome back because it’s been quite a while since I last updated The Low Waste Weekly. There is a good reason though (which you can guess from the title) I completed my MSc Environment…
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