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It is no secret that environmental threats are one of the leading concerns that our generation and future generations will face. And whilst governmental changes are already being put in place, what can we do ourselves to teach children about the importance of saving the environment? As a passionate zero to landfill waste company, we […]

Recent reports have shown that the fashion industry causes a third of the production of microplastics in the ocean. These tiny plastic particles damage the ocean’s natural biodiversity, resulting in the loss of sea life. Below, we take a closer look at what microplastics are and how we can lessen their detrimental impact on the

It has been estimated that people in western civilisations eat around four pounds of food per day. But, how much of this is wasted and simply chucked away? It can be mind-boggling to think about how much food we throw away, and also how this is bad for the environment. It has become part of

Just like when you own your own home, when you run a business you have a responsibility to your community to be considerate of the impact your company has on the environment. Whether you run a restaurant, an office or a construction site, there’s no doubt that you will be producing a considerable amount of

Here in the UK, we throw away tonnes of waste every year and with a pressing need to reverse the adverse affect our waste production is having on the environment, it’s becoming increasingly important to recycle as much of that waste as possible. Whilst you may know how to deal with day to day materials

Plastic pollution has become a major global disaster and as a result of our increased awareness of the crisis, we strive to reduce, reuse and of course recycle. We check if our plastic can be recycled, we wash it, carefully dispose of it… and that’s it, we’ve done our bit for the planet. Or have

When at home, it’s easy to be environmentally conscious. You’ll probably be a dab hand at putting the right rubbish in the corresponding bin and remembering to switch the lights off when you leave a room. However, with much of our lives spent at work, have you ever considered whether your workspace is doing its

When it comes to keeping on top of our waste disposal responsibilities, our minds are usually drawn to the big issues of the day, such as plastic recycling and energy consumption. Although these are important things to keep on top of, these issues do take up the spotlight to a certain extent, meaning other waste

Here at Devon Contract Waste, we do our very best to be a positive force for the environment by recycling all of the waste that we handle and ensuring that we send as little as possible to landfill sites. However, there are some far more radical projects happening all over the world that we’re in