Recycling
Repurposing Your Plastic Bags
Let’s admit it, we still have a couple of bags full of (you know it) plastic bags from that time we forgot to take our shoppers. This got us thinking, instead of slinging them all out, could there be another purpose to them? And boy the things we found. Find out what you can make out of plastic bags!
Inspiring Recycling Projects around the World
While the UK is taking steps towards sustainability and recycling more, there’s still a lot we can do. We wondered what other parts of the world were doing to help the environment, and we found some very interesting stories we’d like to share with you today.
Zero Waste Week – Towards a more sustainable future
Did you know that the UK could fill Lake Windermere with rubbish in only 8 months? Shocking, isn’t it? Or that nappies can take 500 years to decompose? We have put together some useful information on the topic of recycling and Zero Waste.
Zero Waste – Is It a Realistic Goal?
To mark Zero Waste Week, we got in touch with Rachelle Strauss, the founder of the website Zero Waste Week. She started her blog My Zero Waste back in 2004 and she shows us that following a Zero Waste lifestyle really isn’t that complicated.
Preloved in Greenmatch’s Top 50 Recycling Sites
We are very proud to announce that we’ve been recognised as one of Greenmatch’s ‘top 50 recycling sites’!
Why Should We Recycle?
As part of our Write for Us series, Katie Baker outlines the top ten reasons why we should all recycle more, and the benefits this will have for all of us!
Recycle Week: Ways to Reuse Plastic Bottles
As we near the end of Recycle Week 2015, the final material we are looking at upcycling within the home is Plastic Bottles. Read on to find out how!
Recycle Week: Ways to Reuse Jam Jars
Continuing the upcycling week inspiration, we have Becci guest posting on the Preloved blog today, sharing ways to reuse glass jars from around your home!
Recycle Week: Ways to Reuse Aluminum Drinks Cans
Welcome to another installment of inspiration for Recycle Week 2015! This time we look at ways to reuse Aluminum Drinks Cans. Read on to discover more.
Recycle Week: Ways to Reuse Plastic Bags
It’s Recycle Week! Preloved have been scouring our homes for inspiration for DIY and upcycling projects. These are our favourite ways to reuse plastic carrier bags! Read on to find out more.