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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.

Reducing Packaging Waste: A sustainable Christmas with GoUnpackaged
In our latest episode of Climate Heroes, we spoke to Catherine Conway, Director of GoUnpackaged, a business dedicated to helping consumers reduce their single-use packaging footprint by transitioning innovative reuse systems and refillable alternatives.

Christmas Tree Collection Service
We’re happy to collect your office Christmas tree after all the excitement is over – real trees only please as they’ll be recycled into chips for use in gardens.

Bruce Bratley: The Vital Actions Needed at COP28
With COP28 in the United Arab Emirates kicking off this week, the urgency to combat climate change has never been greater. It is crucial that global leaders and stakeholders come together to address the following pressing challenges and take decisive, meaningful climate action.

First Mile joins Thames River Walk with Li An Phoa, founder of Drinkable Rivers
Drinkable Rivers is a Dutch foundation on a mission to work towards a world with drinkable rivers through inspiring walks, events, research and education.

First Mile Wins Edie Net Zero Award & Green Apple Award for Electric Cargo Bikes
We are thrilled to announce that First Mile has been awarded the Edie Net Zero Mobility Project of the Year Award and the Green Apple Environment Award for Recycling Collection and Consolidation by Electric Cargo Bike.

Investing in our future with Peter Michaelis, Head of Liontrust's Sustainable investments team
In the latest episode of First Mile's Climate Heroes podcast, Bruce was joined by Peter Michaelis, Head of Liontrust's Sustainable Investments Team, to discuss the importance of investing in sustainable businesses.

Defining the 'End of Waste' Classification in Recycling and Waste Management
In today's eco-conscious world, recycling has assumed a paramount role in minimising the environmental footprint. At First Mile, we're dedicated to making a positive impact on our environment. At the heart of responsible recycling lies the concept of 'End of Waste' (EOW) classification.
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