The First Mile Blog
Get the latest news and advice on commercial waste & recycling, legislation and environmental hot topics.
35 Business Waste & Recycling Statistics UK 2024
Everything you need to know about business waste in the UK, from how much business waste the UK produces each year, to the Simpler Recycling Reform and more.
How green is your cup of coffee?
The UK coffee market is huge and growing. The major big name coffee shops have expanded their presence in the last 18 months and there are now over 12,000 independent coffee shops across the country.
The Eco-Election: What Are The Environmental Policies Of The Main Parties?
With just a few days to go until the general election, there’s a lot of information to take in and it can be difficult to find the facts in amongst the noise. Read our guide on the environment policies of each party.
How Pubs, Bars, and Restaurants Can Recycle Beer Kegs with First Mile this National Beer Day
National Beer Day is a celebration of one of the world's oldest and most beloved beverages. However, it's essential to recognize the environmental impact of the beer industry and take steps toward sustainable brewing.
Read our Impact Report for 2023
Our first Impact Report has been published and it illustrates exactly how First Mile is having a positive impact.
World Environment Day – Focus on Desertification & Restoration
Desertification is a growing problem across the globe that requires urgent action and the focus of World Environment Day 2024 on June 5th.
Why Is Landfill So Bad?
To strive towards a cleaner, greener and more sustainable future, we need to face the issues that are challenging us today.
Partnership with Here East
We’re excited, thrilled AND over the moon with our latest news. First Mile is partnering with Here East, a vibrant mix of organisations based in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
How businesses can fight Food Waste with Too Good To Go
Food waste contributes more to climate change than air travel and while 800 million people in the world go hungry, we waste one third of the food we grow.
10 books to read this Earth Day
If you’re motivated by the stories around Earth Day and want to learn more about climate change, or you’re a seasoned climate activist looking to discover some new reading, we hope you’ll find something on our book list.
First Mile Recycling Standard 2023
As part of our commitment to sustainability, each January we reward our customers with a Recycling Standard certificate to celebrate their recycling efforts for the previous year.
The problem with E-Waste: a Conversation Anthony Levy, The Sustainable IT Guy
In our latest Climate Heroes podcast episode, we're excited to be joined by Anthony Levy, also known as The Sustainable IT Guy and founder of Circularity First. Anthony is one of the people leading the charge in tackling electronic waste (e-waste) - a growing issue that demands our immediate attention.
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