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How the five R's can dramatically improve our environment in Clifton?

We have all heard of recycling our waste materials and for many years, some councils have provided special recycling bins to help residents avoid putting too much waste into landfill. But recycling is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to helping keep our environment healthy.

On top of the five steps we should all be taking to reduce the burden on our environment, we should also be reducing the product miles that our consumables create. Instead of buying produce from overseas, check beforehand to see if a similar product can be sourced locally as this reduces the transport costs and extra impact on our delicate eco system. The five @#39;R@#39; are:

Refuse

Refuse to buy or accept products that can harm you, your company and the environment. Use your spending power to tell Clifton companies what you do and do not want.

Think about stuff that some companies give away. These may be plastic pens, extra loyalty cards or key fobs and carrier bags. Simply refuse to accept them.
Refuse to buy harmful products, such as cleaning solutions. There are so many alternatives available today that do far less or no harm to the environment.
Refuse chemicals that contain solvents and use alternatives that are water based. These are not only better for the environment, they will not have you gasping for air when using them either.
Refuse to buy materials from shops with unnecessary packaging that you will later have to dispose of. Pre packaged fruit, vegetables and meat are prime culprits, buy them loose, they will probably be cheaper too.

Reduce

Keep asking yourself the question, What is the minimum amount necessary to get the job done? Reduce your usage of certain products so that you use less. Think about what you use and buy. Could you use less of it? Reduce the amount of energy you use to heat your home by closing doors and only heating the most used areas. Why use a massive squirt of washing up liquid when a tiny squirt will do the same job and why heat an entire house when you spend most of your time in the living room? This mind set will also save you a lot of money too.

Reuse

Reuse something you already have instead of buying something new. Replace needing a single use item, with something you can use over and over again. Both of these options will save you money as well as helping the environment.

Reuse printer cartridges and have them refilled.
Reuse shipping containers such as boxes, inserts and cartons. Please do not just disgard them. Consider the amount of packaging a tiny item from Amazon has, it is quite over the top.
Slowly replace any single use items with reusable ones, such as reusable water bottles and food containers.
Reuse packaging fillers and coverings like bubble wrap or packaging beads.

Repurpose

Repurpose your products simply means to take something you already have and use it for something else instead.

Repurpose metal cans and buckets for making plant containers.
Repurpose wooden crates or pallets into benches or shelves. A little sanding or planing transforms them.
Repurpose scrap paper for taking notes.
Repurpose wood shavings to help soak up spills in the workshop.

Recycle

And if none of the above are a viable option, recycle it. Possibly you missed the opportunity to refuse or reduce because you just were unaware of the alternatives when the purchases were made. Maybe there is no alternative. Recycling is a great way to open your eyes to all that you dispose of and a chance to rethink your future purchases.

Recycle all electronics.
Recycle food wastes into composted soil or as a food for a local farm. Many farmers will often be happy to take this waste.
Recycle all the basics you can such as paper, plastic, metal and glass.
Recycle all your fabric, even if it happens to be stained or ripped clothing, it can still be recycled.

Hoarding costs you money

Many hoarding behaviours can be put down to past experiences the individual has gone through. This may be periods of abject poverty, that makes them feel the need to hoard items just in case they could be used to good effect at a later stage. It is now thought that hoarding can adversely affect your finances. This may sound like a strange statement to make, but a bad financial situation is something we all want to avoid.

Time to have a good clearout

We've all been there. Our house has become a little cluttered and we feel the need to have a good tidy up. Many refer to it as a spring clean, but any time of year is a good time to de-clutter our living space. Having a good tidy up not only clears your house, it will help to clear your mind too. Research has shown that living in a cluttered environment can even have adverse effects on a person's sleep.

Fly tipping: what's the problem in Clifton?

Illegal dumping is the proper name for fly tipping and it is typically distinguished from littering because of the type and amount of material left and the way in which it is disposed of. Fly tipping has always been a problem in Clifton and indeed all over Bedfordshire.

The waste consequences of Covid

In an age where we are constantly looking for ways to cut down on our waste, it seems strange that so much extra waste has been created by the covid pandemic. The vast majority of this is made from plastic, so surely it could be recycled, but when one considers what it has been used for, it renders it potentially hazardous waste.

New Bill designed to ban export of plastic waste

When we throw away our waste materials, few of us know or possibly even wonder where this waste will end up. Many often believe that if it goes into the recycling bin, it will be recycled and therefore they will be doing their bit for the good of the environment. Unfortunately, a good deal of plastic waste often ends up in developing countries.

The problems with waste disposal in Clifton

How many times have we looked at all the waste materials we have accumulated and despaired at the arduous prospect of sorting it into various types of waste to dispose of at the local tip? This once simple task has now become a major headache for many as the restrictions on what we can dispose of in landfill has increased so much in recent times.

Plastic pollution around the globe

Plastic pollution is now one of the biggest environmental concerns we have to face. You may feel that large amounts of plastic waste are unavoidable in the world we live in, but you and your family can help with the plastic pollution issue by being aware of its dangers and taking the necessary steps to reduce your plastic waste.

Carbon emissions and the environment

An awful lot has been said over the years about the damage we are doing to our environment with the carbon emissions and waste we produce. Some dispute the possibility that we are damaging our planet beyond repair, while others state quite clearly that we have very little time to change our ways and that time is running out.

Recycle or incinerate! What is the best solution for our waste materials in Clifton?

We are constantly being encouraged to recycle our waste materials and not putting them into landfill. However, there appears to be an emerging trend for incineration of waste in many areas, but is this a good or bad step?

Single use plastic products in Clifton

Here at Clifton Skip Hire we always recycle as much of your waste as possible, however, there is always more that can be done to improve the environment that we all need to survive.

A guide to what can and cannot go into a hired skip

At Clifton Skip Hire we are frequently asked what waste materials can be placed into the hired skips we supply. So we thought it would be a good idea to offer a quick guide as to what is and is not acceptable.

Recycling your waste materials in Clifton

Recycling is something most of us do now to some degree. Some do it more than others, but we mostly appreciate that it is an important part of our daily lives. It is more important to recycle waste in order to conserve resources and maintain a healthy environment than ever before. The question is, are we really doing everything possible when it comes to recycling our waste materials? The achances are that many of us are probably not doing all we can. So here are a few tips to help you recycle properly.

The problem with plastic pollution in Bedfordshire

Waste reduction in Bedfordshire

The country is now committed to reducing the amount of waste and the government have set targets for waste reduction. A new plan for cutting waste was published back in 2007 that aimed for at least 40 per cent of household waste to be recycled or composted by 2010, this rose to 50 per cent by 2020.

Plastic waste from the United Kingdom may be sent overseas instead of recycled

Massive amounts of packaging waste is being sent overseas to be recycled and turned into new products. However, concerns have been raised that in reality a good deal of it is being dumped in landfill sites in countries that we have no agreement with.

Just how recyclable is the plastic we use in Clifton Skip Hire

We all know that plastic is recyclable, so as long as we put it in the correct bin it will be made into something else useful. Sadly this is a myth that all too many people believe, the painful truth is quite the opposite. We have all seen the triangular set of chasing arrows logo on plastic products and seem to automatically assume that it denotes that the product is recyclable.

What happens to all the plastic we throw out

Just where would we be without plastic? The production of plastic has exploded over the last fifty or so years, growing from 16.5 million tons in 1964 to 343 million tons in 2014; it is expected to double by 2036. The question is, where does all of this plastic go when people in Bedfordshire throw it away?

Fly tipping: A modern day curse

Fly tipping is simply another term used to describe illegal dumping of all manner of waste material, it is also called fly dumping. Whatever term is used, it is the dumping of waste illegally instead of using an authorised method such as kerbside collection or using an authorised rubbish dump. It is the illegal deposit of any waste onto land, including waste dumped or tipped on a site with no licence to accept waste.

Recycled plastic for roads and pavements

Plastic use in road and pavement construction is not exactly a new concept, but it does appear to be increasing. Using plastic waste to make plastic roads is definitely on the upward trend. Plastic roads mainly use plastic carrier bags, disposable cups and PET bottles that are collected from landfill sites prior to burial and are a vital part of this construction material.

Seaweed sachets offer an alternative to plastic

Indonesia has a wealth of naturally growing seaweed that can make an edible, water permeable film that can be used in sachets that hold tea, coffee, and hot cocoa as well as a whole host of other useful daily consumable products.

The increasing problem of plastics in our oceans

The amount of plastic in the oceans of the world is predicted to treble in the next ten years unless affirmative action is taken to deal with the problem, according to a new report just published.

Plastic pollution in the ocean starts from the rivers

A scary statistic is that more than eight million tons of waste plastic ends up in the ocean every single year. If we continue to pollute our oceans at this rate, there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050 and it can take many years to break down if at all, not to mention the toxins it leaches in the process.

Ways to reduce your plastic waste

Plastic is a great product in so many ways, but the environmental impact it can have is enormous, particularly when it comes to the single use plastic products we seem to uses on a daily basis in our throw away society. Can we as private individuals do to cut down our personal plastic usage?

Plastic microbeads are a load of rubbish

Would you like to fill your mouth with plastic, or cover other parts of your anatomy with it on a regular basis? The answer would most likely be a resounding no, but we are already doing just that.

Waste plastic from the UK is polluting the globe

Literally thousands of tons of plastic scrap collected for recycling from British households have been transported and dumped on sites across the world. This shocking revelation was revealed from a recent freedom of information request.

Hiring a skip from Clifton Skip Hire rather than using the local dump

Have you got a load of rubbish to dump? Is it better to hire a skip or use the local dump? Do you need a permit for having a skip? Can anyone apply for a permit? Here are a few answers which could help you when hiring a skip from Clifton Skip Hire

Hire a skip from Clifton Skip Hire for your garden waste

No matter what the season, a medium sized Bedfordshire garden can generate a massive amount of waste materials. The winter will leave a lot of dead leaves and twiggs from nearby trees to clear up, and when the warmer months hit, the waste is generated on a weekly basis as things grow rapidly.

Get a skip and avoid fly tipping in Bedfordshire

Not only does fly tipping blight the Bedfordshire countryside around us, it can have a devastating effect on the wildlife that we co-exist with. Then of course there is the eye watering cost of clearing up the mess that inconsiderate people have created. We all pay the price for this ecologically unsound practice through increased council tax bills from our councils. This could all be avoided if everyone disposed of their waste in the correct manner and hiring a skip is probably the best way to go about this, particularly if you have a large amount of waste to dispose of.

Some facts about waste and recycling from Clifton Skip Hire

The United Kingdom produces over 100 million tonnes of waste every single year. If you consider that one tonne is about the weight of a small car, it is easy to see how it mounts up. In less than two hours, the waste we produce would fill the Albert Hall.

Hire a skip instead of going to your local Bedfordshire tip

Using a local Bedfordshire tip is not the same as it was a few years ago. These days everything has to go in the correct hopper, it cannot all go in the same one any longer. This means you have to know what goes where in order to segregate all the rubbish at home.

Hire a skip from Clifton Skip Hire for your soil and mud

A Bedfordshire client recently hired one of our skips as they just could not believe how much earth they had to get rid of when they dug out a pond in their back garden. Our client had intended to build up their flower beds and other low spots of their garden with the excavated earth. They never thought they would need to get rid of any earth at all.

Useful information about skip hire in Bedfordshire

The one question we get asked the most at Clifton Skip Hire is what size skip the customer will need. We always suggest that you think about what you need to dispose of and remember that two skips can be far more expensive than one larger skip. Skips are measured by the yard and range from 3 yard mini skips to roll-on roll-off containers more suitable for higher volume waste requirements.

Hire a skip from Clifton Skip Hire to save you time effort and money

Hiring a skip from Clifton Skip Hire is without a doubt the best way to get rid of all your waste materials! It is convenient, quick, easy and saves you a huge amount of work. Generally speaking, we only get a couple of days a week away from work, and when you end up ferrying your household waste back and forth from the local tip, your weekend soon gets swallowed up.

The benefits of skip hire from Clifton Skip Hire in Bedfordshire

Having a good clear out of the garden shed or garage produces way more rubbish than you ever imagined possible. Decorating preparation can also produce a good deal of waste, such as old skirting boards and stripped wood chip paper that his been up since the war, so a skip is a great way to dispose of the waste.

Further Information

If you would like to know more or are interested in a quote we would be happy to help. Phone us on 0800 169 8588, email us at info@stevenageskiphire.co.uk or fill in our enquiry form and we will be in touch as soon as possible.

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Articles
Hoarding costs you money
Time to have a good clearout
Fly tipping: what's the problem in Clifton?
The waste consequences of Covid
New Bill designed to ban export of plastic waste
The problems with waste disposal in Clifton
Plastic pollution around the globe
Carbon emissions and the environment
How the five R's can dramatically improve our environment in Clifton?
Recycle or incinerate! What is the best solution for our waste materials in Clifton?
Single use plastic products in Clifton
A guide to what can and cannot go into a hired skip
Recycling your waste materials in Clifton
The problem with plastic pollution in Bedfordshire
Waste reduction in Bedfordshire
Plastic waste from the United Kingdom may be sent overseas instead of recycled
Just how recyclable is the plastic we use in Clifton Skip Hire
What happens to all the plastic we throw out
Fly tipping: A modern day curse
Recycled plastic for roads and pavements
Seaweed sachets offer an alternative to plastic
The increasing problem of plastics in our oceans
Plastic pollution in the ocean starts from the rivers
Ways to reduce your plastic waste
Plastic microbeads are a load of rubbish
Waste plastic from the UK is polluting the globe
Hiring a skip from Clifton Skip Hire rather than using the local dump
Hire a skip from Clifton Skip Hire for your garden waste
Get a skip and avoid fly tipping in Bedfordshire
Some facts about waste and recycling from Clifton Skip Hire
Hire a skip instead of going to your local Bedfordshire tip
Hire a skip from Clifton Skip Hire for your soil and mud
Useful information about skip hire in Bedfordshire
Hire a skip from Clifton Skip Hire to save you time effort and money
The benefits of skip hire from Clifton Skip Hire in Bedfordshire
Areas covered list
Website map

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