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Recycling at Work Helps Recycling at Home: Reuse and Reduce

It can be difficult to get all our family to remember to keep recycling at home. Here are some reasons why recycling at work can help recycling at home. In the office, it is easier to remember to recycle due to so many posters and different bins to help you remember. To help to recycle at home, if you have children you could get them to draw pictures and put them up on the wall. This way they will remember to recycle more as they have a small reminder in front of them. It also will help them to remember to recycle not just at home but also when at a friend’s house or even at the park. Other Ways that Recycling at Work Helps Recycling at Home Recycling in work can also help you to remember to recycle at home. This is because it becomes a habit, if you

July 7, 2018 Business / Environment

Malta Today: Environmentally Conscious & Gaming Jobs

Many people don’t realise how amazing Malta is. From its incredible commitment to helping the environment to the futuristic gaming jobs that continue to thrive, Malta is where it’s at. It manages to combine its incredible history with an up and coming economy of today. Although it has long been considered a wonderful holiday destination, we are here to convince you that it is so much more than that. Read on and discover why Malta is amazing, environmentally and also economically.

jar of coffee beans recycling for coffee busnness

July 6, 2018 Business / Environment / Recycling

Coffee Cup Cut downs: Recycling and Reducing Cup Usage

Recycling is the most efficient way to help save the planet. Starbucks, one of the biggest companies with recyclable materials, have come up with new ways to cut down on the amount of plastic and paper cups they use. For example a proposal of a 25p discount off drinks any time a customer brings their own cup to their store. As well as discounts off drinks they also provide a reusable cup for just £1, however those who don’t bring their own cup are charged 5p for paper cups as a trial across 35 stores. This way customers are also promoted to help recycling by introducing these changes. Plans for recycling In order to recycle as efficiently as possible they have decided to break their recycling down into different categories. Categories ranging from cardboard, general waste and espresso capsules to ensure recycling is carried out as best as they

Flat lay of equipment used for Botox Glasgow laid out on desk with doctors hands checking off a list on a clip board

July 5, 2018 Business / Environment / Recycling

Coffee Cup Lids to Waste from Botox Glasgow: Recycle Guide

From coffee cup lids to packaging waste from Botox Glasgow, businesses all over the city and the rest of the world are finally starting to put effort into reducing the amount of plastic waste being produced. In the UK we are now starting to see these changes. Although they are small, they are at least noticeable. This will hopefully open the eyes of those in our communities who don’t yet understand the severity of the environmental crisis. From pubs and restaurants banning plastic to all retail stores charging 5p per plastic carrier bag, we are finally seeing action being taken against the overuse of plastic in our daily lives. However, there are many public establishments that we know overindulge in the use of plastic and show no sign of implementing new plastic restriction policies. On top of that, what about the private businesses? In reality we have no idea how

Sea green recycling bin with "Re-Use" written in white across the front

July 4, 2018 Business / Recycling

The Big Helpful Guide to Begin Recycling in the Workplace

There are many ways that you can encourage co-workers to recycle in the work place. For example having separate bins specifically for different items such as for plastic cups and bottles, a separate bin for cardboard boxes used for delivering office equipment. However instead of binning these items they could be reused which could help make a massive impact on the planet as more and more people are coming up with new and efficient ways to start recycling. Ways to recycle plastic cups in the workplace Cutting down on the use of plastic cups or reusing the same cup more than once is a way in which recycling in the workplace could be managed. When using the water machine for a sip of water, instead of binning the cup and taking a new one you could reuse it. This means that if more people repeat these actions less plastic cups

July 3, 2018 Business / Environment

How the Renewable Heat Incentive Scotland Can Help You

The Renewable Heat Incentive Scotland was introduced back in 2012 by the Government. There had been more and more calls for them to encourage renewable energy sources rather than more traditional ones. The scheme comes in two forms – domestic and non-domestic – and aims to get 12% of all heating in the UK coming from renewable energy in 2020. This is done through monetary incentives through companies such as Heat Pumps Scotland. You may already be eligible for this funding, or are looking to install a renewable energy source at your property. Here are the benefits of the RHI:

June 29, 2018 Business / Environment

Why More Events Are Using Sustainable Temporary Structures

Sustainable temporary structures have become an increasingly popular option for businesses putting on events. They can offer a wide variety of uses for these events. From dressing rooms, ticket offices all the way through to luxury dining areas – they have so many uses. These structures offer all the benefits that a permanent structure would and more – including being better for the environment. Here are just some of the reasons why these structures, available from VBS Structures and installed by Ten Ten Events Crew have become so popular:

Vortex of old books and papers to go in recycling

June 26, 2018 Business / Recycling

How to Start a Recycling Programme for Your Company

Companies are beginning to understand the benefits that come with recycling and being a green company. Knowing how to reduce your resource-consumption are the fundamental steps when you are trying to become a more eco-friendly brand. Consumers will value your brand more and your company will have a slightly higher budget if you play your cards right. Getting Started Getting your employees to take the first step is crucial and should be done before you make a ten-step plan for the company. Your employees are the company’s backbone and if they do not understand the need of the program there is no point in trying to get your company to go green. A lot of the waste generated by even a small business is recyclable. Knowing when and where you can use fewer resources will take you far. Even small changes can pave the road to a great recycling program

MAC is one of the major brands that prioritises recycling

June 25, 2018 Business / Recycling

Four Famous Brands that Prioritise In-House Recycling

Big brands around the world are spearheaded by the idea that fewer resources could mean more gains. A better reputation, saving energy and meeting legal responsibilities are some of the benefits that come with taking an eco-friendly step. MAC Cosmetics-MAC is one of the most sustainable brands that give people looking to buy makeup a more environment-friendly option. MAC started an innovative solution to the landfills most of their products were destined for. If consumers bring back six empty tubes of MAC makeup they can get a new product free. This essentially urges consumers to buy more products, recycle the tubes and look at the company in a better light. Apple- Greenpeace recently named Apple the world’s most environment-friendly tech company for the third year in a row. Apple scored an enviable 83% on the Greenpeace’s Clean Energy Index. Apple has solar energy stations all over the world and it

June 25, 2018 Business / Recycling

Four Ideas to Help Your Business Get Started with Recycling

Getting started with a business plan can mean an extensive use of resources which means you need a pretty flexible budget and your eco-friendly stamp disappears. Reusing, recycling and limiting your use of materials can help save your business cash while also giving you a selling point to use. A few simple ideas could give you the push you need to get started and take you a long way. • E-waste recycling: The worst form of garbage that the world is drowning in is e-waste and reducing your contribution could be a small step forward for everyone. Old computers, laptops and essentially anything digital can be used to make metals, plastic and glass that can be used all over again. Selling your e-waste to recyclers could earn your company a few extra bucks and be good for everyone at the same time. • Keep it simple- Your ideas do not