Upcycling is Great for the Planet and for People
The Wellington Waste crew are all big fans of upcycling. Any time you can find a new use for an unwanted item it’s one less thing that would either go into landfill or be recycled. […]
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End the Throwaway Society in Favour of the Circular Economy
The circular economy is arguably one of the most vital ideas in modern times. It affects all of us. And it’ll have implications for our children, grandchildren and generations beyond. Yet it seems 90% of […]
Getting Rid of Your Construction Waste the Right Way
In 2020, England generated 53.6 million tonnes of non-hazardous construction and demolition waste, of which 50.0 million tonnes was recovered. Construction waste can cause harm to animals, local ecosystems, and human beings. It is crucial […]
Careful What You Throw Away – It Might Just Be Worth Something
The ‘throwaway society’ is a bit of a cliché. But it’s one with a ring of truth to it. It’s all too easy to throw away perfectly useful things simply because we no longer […]
What to do With Your Old Kitchen Cupboards and Appliances When Renovating
Are you planning a kitchen renovation? What are you going to do with all of your old kitchen units, worktops, appliances etc afterwards? It can be a laborious task and likely you’re going to need […]
What’s the True Cost of Hiring a Skip?
The true cost of hiring a skip is an easy one to answer. Perhaps a better question is what’s the true cost of not hiring a skip? To see skip hire costs just pop over […]
Become a Recycling Hero – Global Recycling Day
The theme of this year’s Global Recycling Day is #RecyclingHeroes which recognises the people, places and activities that display how the Seventh Resource and recycling contribute to an environmentally stable planer and greener future. Currently, […]
Some Weird Stuff Ends Up in Skips
People throw away the strangest of things. To the point where you wonder ‘did they really mean to throw that in the skip?’ As a specialist waste and recycling firm we like to think we’ve […]
Understanding the Waste Hierarchy
The waste hierarchy is sometimes misunderstood and sometimes wrongly interpreted as, ‘recycling is an inferior option and not worth doing’. This is a long way from the truth. The waste hierarchy isn’t intended to be […]
What does ‘Zero to Landfill’ Really Mean?
The phrase ‘zero to landfill’ is a shortened version of ‘zero waste to landfill’, and encompasses the philosophy of reducing the amount of waste that ends up in landfill. Although the term ‘zero’ is used, sadly […]