Six Surrey schools have been awarded a total of £6,000 as part of the Rethink Waste scheme, our initiative aimed at encouraging Surrey residents to reduce what they waste. The prize money will fund various environmental projects at the winning schools, including building a home for school guinea pigs, installing a green roof, creating raised beds, developing class gardens, building… Continue Reading Surrey schools take home £6,000 thanks to Rethink Waste

We’re all aware that we need to help future generations enjoy the planet as much as we have by looking after it. But it can be hard to know how. The truth is that taking a few small steps yourself can make a big change. And that’s why we’re asking you to join Surrey’s waste reduction movement, Rethink Waste. From… Continue Reading Join Surrey’s movement to Rethink Waste

Last year in Surrey, waste fell by 5.2% –  that’s thanks to you! But we need to keep that momentum going by reducing waste and reusing and repairing old items even more. Fortunately, we’ve got just the tool to help you! The Surrey Environment Partnership (SEP) have just launched Surrey’s zero waste map! It’s a tool created to give Surrey… Continue Reading Surrey’s zero waste map has landed!

Introducing every Surrey resident’s ultimate sidekick: The Surrey Recycles search tool and app! Can you name a better duo? Surrey households are currently producing 442kg of rubbish per year and that doesn’t include the staggering, estimated 298 tonnes of material that was rejected for recycling in Surrey due to too many incorrect items being placed into recycling bins, which was… Continue Reading The Surrey Recycles search tool and app is reporting for duty!

Plastic Free July has arrived and we’re here to share our top tips to help you reduce your use of single-use plastic. Plastic Free July is an annual campaign, originally set up in Australia by the Plastic Free Foundation. So far, Plastic Free July has helped millions of people across the globe reduce their use of single-use plastic and in-turn… Continue Reading Plastic Free July is here!

Rethink Waste is Surrey’s movement to reduce waste that nearly 9,000 Surrey households are taking part in. They’re taking activities on waste reduction to win points that they are using to donate to charities, enter prize draws and help local schools. For those not signed up yet, we thought we’d give you a flavour of some of the activities that… Continue Reading Check out some of the latest Rethink Waste activities

Did you know, in Surrey a staggering 298 tonnes of recyclable material had to be rejected for recycling last year? The recyclable material had been contaminated by unrecyclable items that prevented it from being made into something else. This is a massive issue because rejected loads and contamination of dry mixed recycling is expensive for local councils to sort out… Continue Reading Five quick wins for your recycling bin

A new report has revealed that Surrey residents are the joint 2nd best recyclers in England. In 2022-23, 54.0% of the waste they threw away was turned into something new, whether it was clothing, energy, fertiliser or new packaging. This sees the county way above the England average of just 41.7%. The report also shows Surrey is going in the… Continue Reading Surrey residents joint 2nd best in country for recycling

You can help a school in your local area in Surrey win part of a £6,000 prize fund by taking part in our Rethink Waste scheme. All you have to do is register and donate points that you gain by completing fun, online activities to a school of your choice. The schools that have the most points by 14 June… Continue Reading Give a Surrey school (and the planet) a helping hand

Do you have leftover fruit and vegetables lingering at the back of your fridge, destined for the bin? Unfortunately, you’re not the only one. An astounding 4.7 million tonnes of edible food is thrown away by UK households each year. That’s an estimated one in five bags of food that goes to waste each week! Food Waste Action Week has… Continue Reading Choose loose this Food Waste Action Week!