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.
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What happens to my waste?
Real answers to what happens to your recycling
The Sacktory®
Find out what happens to your waste after we collect it
The Bike
One man on a mission to save 7 tons of CO2 emissions a year.
UK beach clean analysis
The waste that befalls Britain’s beaches.
7 easy ways businesses can come back greener after COVID
The pandemic has given us an opportunity to reevaluate the way we treat our planet, making now a great time for businesses to go green.
Coffee Grounds Recycling in Partnership with Bio-Bean
First Mile expand coffee recycling across the UK with new coffee grounds recycling box service
Croydon BID Appoints First Mile to Deliver First Class Waste Management Services and Save Costs for Members
Croydon BID has appointed First Mile, award-winning commercial waste and recycling specialists, to bring an efficient service to Croydon BID members that benefit them both economically and environmentally.
First Mile X Croydon BID
Piccolo partners up with First Mile to ensure all parents can recycle their baby food packaging
Piccolo’s new Yellow & Go pouches are the first in the baby food market to be suitable for closed-loop recycling.
Lockdown Easing - Information for Customers
In line with the government road map, First Mile are ready to help businesses reopening
First Mile teams up with Bulldog to recycle packaging
First Mile is the official recycling partner for Bulldog's skincare packaging.
9 Ways to Make Your Business Greener Today
Being green is easier than you think. Many companies are transitioning into a more sustainable and planet-friendly way of doing business. No matter what industry you’re in, there are always adjustments you can make to ensure you’re as kind to the environment as you can be. So, what are they?
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.
Cup Print joins First Mile to start their recycling journey
First Mile is the official recycling partner for Cup Print providing solutions to recycle their paper coffee cups.
Easy. Smart.
Green.
You're two steps away from a cheaper, greener recycling service.