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Did you know that swapping single-use drinks cups for travel mugs can have a big environmental impact? 🌎 Travel mugs help reduce waste by eliminating the need for disposable cups, cutting down on plastic and paper consumption 📉. By opting for reusable alternatives 🔁, we can minimise landfill waste and conserve valuable resources. There are lots of reusable mugs on the market, each with unique properties to cater to everyone’s needs 🤝. Check out this guide to the best reusable coffee cups and travel mugs by the Guardian to level up your cup game 👉 https://okt.to/FM29pC Using a travel mug encourages sustainable behaviour 🌱 by promoting reusability and reducing reliance on disposable products. However, if you forget to take yours with you whilst out grabbing a coffee, don’t worry! Many shops now offer cup-takeback systems ⬅️ for single-use cups, collecting them in store for recycling ♻️. Find your nearest single-use cup recycling facilities 📍 on the National Cup Recycling Scheme’s website 🔗https://okt.to/9FwfCS #reusablecup #travelmug #cuprecycling #NCRS #sustainablehabits #reducewaste

♻️ Did you know it's Recycle Week? ♻️ This week marks the 21st year of Recycle Now's flagship campaign, and the theme is "Rescue Me" – all about saving recyclable items from ending up in the rubbish bin 🚮 One fun way to support the cause is by getting creative when sending parcels for marketplaces like Vinted or eBay. Recently, there’s been a buzz about the weird and wonderful packaging people have used, from bottles and ice cream tubs to even McDonald's bags! 🍔 These inventive solutions help keep items out of the rubbish, extend their life, and encourage a circular economy. 🌍♻️ What’s the weirdest or most wonderful thing you've ever received a parcel in? Comment below! ⬇️ #recycleweek #recycling #recycle #recyclemore #recycledpacakging #recycled

🚨 Have you checked it out yet? 🚨 To celebrate Recycle Week 2024, Every Can Counts has unveiled an impressive Infinity Sculpture at Piccadilly Circus, constructed from over 1,200 recycled drink cans! ♻️ This incredible piece showcases the infinite recyclability of aluminium cans to inspire everyone to recycle more. Don’t miss it! Visit before 18 October. Read the full story here 🔗 https://okt.to/3BLqdm via Every Can Counts #EveryCanCounts #RecycleWeek #Sustainability

Do you have a drawer full of cables in your house? 😳 📆 14 October marks International E-Waste Day and Material Focus is challenging you to get involved in ‘The Great Cable Challenge’ and recycled your unused, unwanted cables 🔌. So, check which cables you actually need, bag up the rest, and take them to your local electronics recycling point 📍. You can find these in supermarkets, electronic retailers and household waste recycling facilities. Find your nearest recycling facilities on our website 🔗 https://okt.to/xBKVum #greatcablechallenge #recycle #recycling #electricalrecycling #recycleelectricals #cablerecycling

This month is Second Hand September, an initiative by Oxfam that aims to promote second hand fashion and the benefits this brings for the environment 🌎. While Second Hand September is now drawing to a close, it’s important to remember that our sustainable mindset and habits should last year-round, not just for one month, in order to benefit our planet and reduce the harmful environmental impacts of fashion 👚. This month, we have been providing you with ideas and prompts to get involved in Second Hand September and the final challenge is to ‘Try Going 30 Days Without Buying New Clothes’ extending beyond this month 📆. remake.world runs a year-round initiative called #30DaysNoNewClothes encouraging you to shop your own wardrobe and not buy any clothes either new or second hand for 90 days, so be sure to check out their website 🔗 https://okt.to/YK3CkD for more details or click through 👉 the slider below to find out how you can get involved! #secondhandseptember #secondhand #charityshopping #charityshop #upcycle #rewear #revamp

♻️ Recycling is a simple yet powerful action that can make a significant, positive impact on the environment and society. By turning waste into reusable materials, we can conserve precious natural resources, reduce energy consumption, and decrease the amount of waste ending up in landfill 🗑️. Recycling also helps mitigate against pollution and offers economic benefits by creating jobs in waste management industries. As the global population continues to rise and demand for resources intensifies, the importance of recycling becomes even more critical in building a more sustainable future for all 🌏. Click through 👉 the slider below for 5 key reasons why you should recycle and check out our website to find out what and where you can recycle in your local area 🔗 https://okt.to/DfFSNz #recycling #recyclemore #whyrecycle #reasonstorecycle #recycle

Go Sustainable: Organic September Challenge! 🌱 Organic September, an initiative led by the Soil Association, is a wonderful opportunity to spotlight the benefits of organic products, from food, clothes and makeup to everyday essentials. The initiative raises awareness of how organic farming protects the planet and supports biodiversity while providing healthier choices for consumers ❤️. To help you get involved, we’ve been running weekly challenges throughout the month, offering tips and ideas to embrace organic living in simple, impactful ways. 📲 Check out our social feeds for past challenges, as going organic extends well beyond the month of September and contributes to an overall healthier lifestyle. The final challenge in this series is: ‘Savor Sustainability by Switching to Organic Tea or Coffee’ ☕ Click through 👉 the slider below to discover how you can take part in this challenge! #organicseptember #challenge #organicseptemberchallenge #organic #organiccoffee #organictea #sustainableliving #greenerchoices

Recycling in the news! 📰 A Lichfield project, Grace Cares and Staffordshire County Council’s Medicycle initiative, has made the shortlist for Campaign of the Year at the National Recycling Awards 🏆. The scheme recycles unwanted care equipment such as walking aids, recliner chairs, and bathroom items, diverting them from landfill 🚛. The collected items are cleaned, repaired, and refurbished for reuse, offering affordable solutions for those in need while contributing to environmental goals. The initiative aims to both reduce waste and help individuals in need 🤝. Read the full story here 🔗 https://okt.to/aodU1m To find out more about safely disposing of medical waste, visit our webpage 👉https://okt.to/eHlpUm #sustainability #recyclinginthenews #medicalrecycling #medicalequiptmentrecycling

📆 This month Oxfam is celebrating Second Hand September, an initiative aiming to promote second hand fashion and the benefits this brings for the environment 🌱. The goal of Second Hand September is to end our buy once and throw away mindset when it comes to fashion and encourage us to reduce our impact on the planet by buying, wearing and donating second hand 🌎. Find out more about Second Hand September here 🔗 https://okt.to/0l81s9 To provide you with ideas and prompts to get involved in Second Hand September, we will be running weekly challenges. This week’s challenge is to ‘Revamp and Rewear’ 🧵 Swipe across 👉 below for more details on how to get involved in this challenge! #secondhandseptember #secondhand #charityshopping #charityshop #upcycle #rewear #revamp

Recycling in the news! 📆 Second hand marketplace Vinted has just introduced a new electronics category on its app, expanding beyond its popular fashion offerings 🔌. This new section will feature a wide range of used electronics, including gaming consoles, audio devices, wearables, e-readers, and more 🎮. Previously, Vinted offered a limited selection of electronics, but customer demand has led to this new dedicated category. Alongside this, a new seller dashboard has been added, giving users better insights into their earnings and listing performance 📊. Vinted is also celebrating a successful year with its first profit of €17.8m and a 61% revenue increase, marking significant growth and expansion into new European markets 💷. Read the full story here 🔗 https://okt.to/MR5XQp If you have electricals that are unable to be reused or resold using platforms like Vinted, use our recycling facilities locator tool to find out where to recycle electricals in your area 📍 https://okt.to/fR3yUH #recycling #electricalrecycling #recycleelectricals #recyclinginthenews #vinted #secondhand