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Rethink Waste

Rethink Waste In June 2023, the Surrey Environment Partnership launched a waste reduction incentive scheme, Rethink Waste, across the county. The scheme works via an interactive digital platform that all Surrey residents can sign up to. Once registered, residents have access to their own personalised interactive dashboard through which they can engage with tailored content and participate in ‘learn and… Continue Reading Rethink Waste

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Surrey takes 3rd place in the nation’s recycling league table

A brand new report has revealed that Surrey residents are among England’s top performers when it comes to recycling. And we are urging residents to keep up the good work and help the county stay at the top! Recycling in Surrey 2021-22 has been published by SEP and shows that 54.4% of Surrey’s waste is recycled, composted or reused; the… Continue Reading Surrey takes 3rd place in the nation’s recycling league table

Recycling in Surrey 2021-22 (Condensed)

Recycling in Surrey 2021-22 (Condensed) A word from the SEP Chair, Cllr Marisa Heath Recycling is a great way for residents to do something simple to help fight climate change, as the more material that is recycled the fewer resources are used to create new products. This short report is transparent about the recycling and rubbish produced in the county… Continue Reading Recycling in Surrey 2021-22 (Condensed)

Recycling and rubbish around the county

Recycling and rubbish around the county District or borough councilRecycling and rubbish produced per person (kg)Proportion recycled, composted or reused (%)Proportion recycled, composted or reused (%) Elmbridge Borough Council377.051.371.5 Epsom & Ewell Borough Council370.854.360.8 Guildford Borough Council376.559.385.5 Mole Valley District Council378.354.271.0 Reigate & Banstead Borough Council367.455.698.1 Runnymede Borough Council328.349.672.4 Spelthorne Borough Council354.346.470.9 Surrey Heath Borough Council352.059.273.8 Tandridge District Council383.759.985.2 Waverley… Continue Reading Recycling and rubbish around the county

What happens when it can’t be recycled?

What happens when it can’t be recycled? While it would be preferable that everything that was thrown away was recycled, technology and systems do not yet exist that would enable this to happen. Instead, the best thing for the environment is to focus on reducing the amount of rubbish produced in the first place, treating as much of it as… Continue Reading What happens when it can’t be recycled?

What went into Surrey’s bins in 2021–22

What went into Surrey’s bins in 2021–22 The less recycling and rubbish that is produced, the better it is for the environment as it means that fewer resources are used to create and distribute products. And the more we recycle, the better it is as recycled material is used, instead of new resources, to create new products. What happens when… Continue Reading What went into Surrey’s bins in 2021–22

Surrey recycles!

Surrey recycles! Recycling is good for the planet and can help fight climate change as the more material that is turned into something new, the fewer resources are used to create and distribute new products. And in Surrey, we’re good at it! We are the 3rd highest performer of the 29 similar waste disposal authorities in England when it comes… Continue Reading Surrey recycles!

Recycling in Surrey 2021-22

Recycling in Surrey 2021-22 ContentsIntroduction by Surrey Environment Partnership (SEP) Chair, Cllr Marisa Heath Surrey recycles! What went into Surrey’s bins in 2021–22 What happens when it can’t be recycled? Recycling and rubbish around the county Introduction Recycling is a great way for residents to do something simple to help fight climate change, as the more material that is recycled… Continue Reading Recycling in Surrey 2021-22

Recycling in Surrey 2021-22 contents

ContentsIntroduction by Surrey Environment Partnership (SEP) Chair, Cllr Marisa Heath Surrey recycles! What went into Surrey’s bins in 2021–22 What happens when it can’t be recycled? Recycling and rubbish around the county

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