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The environment's at the heart of all our work.
Welcome to the First Mile features and hot topics that make us tick.
The Common Misconceptions of Recycling
London household recycling rates are up 62% year on year - but unfortunately, recycling contamination rates are also on the rise.
First Mile and Vegware team up to boost compostable packaging recycling
First Mile announces a partnership Vegware to provide a national end-of-life solution for its compostable disposables using RecycleBox.
The UK is a giant garden – but apparently that’s not good
Every square metre in the UK has been managed by humans one way or another - while these landscapes look tidy and beautiful, they are not rich in biodiversity.
First Mile wins award for innovation
First Mile has been chosen the best business in the UK in the category ‘The Award for Innovation with Turnover of €0-25M’
Why You Need to Start Recycling Coffee Cups Today
Our recent research highlights the sheer volume of coffee cups used in the UK, giving us all a reminder of the importance of recycling our single-use coffee cups.
The Movement Towards Greener Festivals
How can festivals and festival-goers reduce their environmental impact?
Planned Obsolescence and The Problem with Waste
Far from the zero-waste and circular economy model we should all be striving towards...
Microfibres: How what you wear becomes what you eat (and how to stop it)
Tiny microfibres from apparel are the biggest source of microplastics entering our oceans. Yes, you read that right: over one-third of ocean microplastics comes from synthetic textiles.
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