Good question! And we can understand why you ask, with regular media reports about what happens to waste produced in the UK. Well, we’re going to tell you… First, as the recently published Surrey Waste Tracker shows, 85% of Surrey’s waste stays in the UK to be treated, whether that’s recycled into something new or turned into energy. When it’s… Continue Reading What happens to Surrey’s waste?

Surrey County Council (SCC) has launched the Surrey Schools Waste Engagement Grant Scheme for primary schools in Surrey. Through the scheme, SCC will support schools to educate their children and the wider community about waste reduction and recycling. The scheme will also fund schools to contribute to or deliver projects that benefit their school environment. The funding, which will be… Continue Reading Waste engagement grant scheme for Surrey primary schools launches

We recently published the Surrey Waste Tracker, which shows that, on average, Surrey households produce 444.8kg of rubbish per year. That’s the weight of three panda bears! But we’re doing OK compared to the average in England, which is 511kg or, as we prefer to measure it, six kangaroos. It means that we’re in 8th place in the league table… Continue Reading Let’s keep Surrey a low-waste county

Not much! The latest figures in the Surrey Waste Tracker show that just 0.2% of Surrey’s total waste goes to landfill. And that’s a good thing, because environmentally it’s the worst thing to do with waste. In this article, we’re going to look at what landfill is, why it’s sometimes necessary and what the picture looks like across the country. … Continue Reading How much of Surrey’s waste goes to landfill?

Our recently published Surrey Waste Tracker has shown that Surrey is in joint 2nd place out of 29 similar local authorities in England for the proportion of household waste that it recycles. At 54.5%, it’s a success that comes down to great work from Surrey’s residents, the district and borough councils, which collect the material and Surrey County Council, which… Continue Reading How you can keep Surrey at the top of the recycling league table

The Surrey Waste Tracker, a new report published on our website, shows that Surrey is one the best performing counties in the country when it comes to waste.   Councils publish figures that show how much waste is recycled, how much is sent to landfill and how much is produced per household.  Surrey is in joint 2nd place for recycling  Surrey recycles 54.5% of its waste, which… Continue Reading New data shows that Surrey is a national leader for waste

Christmas time is for giving, but unfortunately, it’s also one of the most wasteful times of year. This Christmas, spread kindness and joy to your loved ones and the planet by choosing to shop mindfully. Here’s how you can give the environment the greatest gift of all: Deck the halls with eco-friendly decorations – whether you need to dig your… Continue Reading Secure your spot on the nice list – shop sustainably this Christmas!

As we dive into the joyful chaos of Christmas, it’s more important than ever to make sustainable choices. The festive season is one of the most wasteful times of year, with over-consumption, high carbon emissions and increased demand for resources likes paper and plastic – all of which take a toll on our environment. That’s why Surrey Environment Partnership (SEP)… Continue Reading Have yourself a green little Christmas!

It is important to dispose of your household batteries correctly because if placed in the wrong bin, they can and do cause fires. In this article, we’ll explain the different options that there are for correct disposal wherever you live in Surrey. Before you buy You can reduce your household battery waste by buying a charger and rechargeable batteries. More… Continue Reading How to dispose of household batteries in Surrey

Time and time again, recyclable items are placed into rubbish bins in Surrey. This not only wastes valuable resources and harms our environment but also increases costs for councils; money that could support other essential services across the county. That’s why the Surrey Environment Partnership (SEP) is proud to support this year’s Recycle Week campaign: Rescue Me! Recycle, created by… Continue Reading Rescue your recyclables!