The Big Picture
The environment's at the heart of all our work.
Welcome to the First Mile features and hot topics that make us tick.
Fast Fashion: is it bad for the planet?
We're buying more clothes than ever, but keeping them for only half as long. Fast fashion – the term used to describe low-cost, mass production of fashion trends – means anyone can now get their fashion fix.
How much waste goes to landfill in the UK - and why is it a problem?
Our throwaway society is the source of today's most challenging problems. Even though 88% of UK households now consider recycling an established norm, we're still throwing too much waste away and need to improve our recycling rates. Much of our rubbish ends up in landfill – a major source of pollution and greenhouse gases – instead of being recycled.
Recycling Tips For Your Workplace
We’ve pulled together the top recycling tips for your workplace
Do you have to wash your recycling?
Should we wash our recyclables before putting them in the recycling bin?
What is Carbon Offsetting?
You’ve probably heard about carbon offsetting in some form or another. Perhaps you’ve seen companies claiming to be ‘carbon neutral’ or governments making pledges to work towards ‘net-zero.’ There are lots of hopeful initiatives and projects taking place all over the world and individuals promising to work towards a greener society.
Recycling symbols and what they mean
Here’s First Mile’s brief guide to the most frequently used recycling symbols, including those tricky plastic recycling logos.
How does recycling save money for business?
Research has indicated that over half of consumers will consider not using a company that they believe has bad ethics.
What happens to recycling after it's collected?
Do you know how recycling collections work in the UK? Or what happens to recycling once it’s been taken away? Let First Mile help you brush up on your recycling knowledge!
How To Recycle Your Electronics Waste At Work
Discarding electronic waste is not as simple as chucking it in the bin. Many electronics and appliances can cause serious health threats if they are not disposed of properly. They contain nasty chemicals and substances that, if thrown haphazardly into landfill, risk escaping and polluting us, as well as our planet.
Top tips for recycling more at home
With millions of us now working from home, we actually have time to double-check whether that yoghurt pot is recyclable or not. Let’s use this as an opportunity to create some new and improved recycling habits.
