Victoria's Blog | recycling

COP26 Open Letter to my MP (1 year on)

In August 2021, I wrote the following open letter to my MP ahead of COP26. I’ve sat on it a year as I’m not sure what response I would get from those who read my blog to my views on changes that are required to reduce emmissions, but given the …

13/08/2022

Rising Trend in Plastic Coating Cardboard and Paper!

In the last year, I’ve noticed that the number of packaging items which on the face of it look recyclable but have a plastic coating and therefore are probably unrecyclable, has been rising. This new trend makes the cardboard/paper look glossy but it’s an environmental nightmare! Below are some examples: …

09/06/2022

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