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The environment's at the heart of all our work.

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How to Recycle Office Furniture

Upgrading your office? Learn how to recycle, donate, or dispose of office furniture responsibly with First Mile’s hassle-free clearance service.

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Can Business Waste Be Taken to the Tip?

Business waste isn’t like household rubbish. Find out if you can take it to the tip, and what to do instead to stay compliant.

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What Are The 5 Rs of Waste Segregation?

Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle. Learn how you can follow the 5 Rs of waste segregation to cut costs and improve sustainability with First Mile.

The UK Government's upcoming 'Simpler Recycling' reforms: What do they mean?
‘Simpler Recycling’ Reforms: What do the new recycling rules mean

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has recently unveiled a groundbreaking set of reforms aimed at transforming the waste management landscape in England.

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Ten Books For Earth Day

Ten Books For Earth Day

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Reports from The Guardian and other reputable sources this week reveal that the current heatwave in Europe is unlike any experienced in recent history. The temperatures have shattered records, highlighting the intensity of the crisis.

Europe's unprecedented heatwaves unlike any other in history
Europe's unprecedented heatwaves unlike any other in history

Reports from The Guardian and other reputable sources this week reveal that the current heatwave in Europe is unlike any experienced in recent history. The temperatures have shattered records, highlighting the intensity of the crisis.

10 easy ways for your business to go green in 2023

If you want your business to go greener this year, here are 10 planet-saving ideas to inspire you!

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