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.

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!

New Year, greener you - sustainable resolutions for 2023

Living sustainably is all about making small changes and conscious choices. Here are our top 6 suggested resolutions for a greener 2023.

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Sustainable office clearances and bulky waste collections

One of the most challenging aspects of sustainable waste disposal for businesses to deal with is clearances and bulky waste collections. At First Mile, we offer sustainable, zero-to-landfill office and bulky waste clearances.

Easy ways to have a less wasteful Christmas

If you’re dreaming of a green Christmas this year, you’re not alone.

Can you recycle wrapping paper?

Cutting down on your gift wrapping this Christmas will cut your carbon emissions.

The wonderful world of composting

There are so many benefits to composting, and it's never been easier to do it as a household or business. To help, here's our ultimate guide to composting.

The ultimate guide to recycling waste this winter

With the end of British summer time, we’re heading into more wintry weather. Rain, wind, ice and snow all bring challenges for managing our recycling. Fortunately, there are ways to make winter recycling easier and safer for everyone.

Celebrate World Vegan Day

Going vegan is becoming more popular than ever before, driven by concern about animal welfare, health and the climate crisis. And, with a huge variety of plant-based and dairy-free products available, it’s now easier than ever to go vegan.

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