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!

1.7 million tonnes of fruit and veg are thrown away in the UK every year. One of the best ways we can help combat this issue is by buying our produce loose. Buying loose allows you to buy exactly what you need, meaning no more sad looking clementines being left behind in the fruit bowl! Food Waste Action Week is… Continue Reading Does your fruit bowl have some sad looking tenants?

More Surrey primary schools have signed up to Rethink Waste, taking the total to a massive 35! Already this year, four Surrey schools have taken home a total of £2,000. And now, a further £1,000 is on offer (£750 to the winner, £250 to the runner-up) in March. Surrey residents have been signing up to Rethink Waste, completing online activities… Continue Reading More Surrey primary schools sign up to Rethink Waste

Another five Surrey primary schools have been awarded a total of £3,000 as part of the Rethink Waste scheme, Surrey Environment Partnership’s (SEP) initiative aimed at encouraging Surrey residents to reduce what they waste. This is in addition to the £15,500 that has previously been awarded to Surrey schools. The prize money will fund various environmental projects at the winning… Continue Reading Rethink Waste helps more Surrey schools

This week, we’re looking at how to dispose of aerosol cans in Surrey. You need to take particular care when disposing of aerosol cans as they are considered hazardous waste; due to the chemicals they contain, there is a risk that they might explode, which could cause a fire that may present a hazard to bin collection staff, trucks and… Continue Reading How to dispose of aerosol cans in Surrey

Surrey’s movement to reduce waste, which nearly 12,000 households (and counting) in the county are taking part in, is now available as an app. You can download it from the Apple App or Google Play stores now, whether you’re already taking part or not. If not, just download the app, enter your details and you can get started right away.… Continue Reading Rethink Waste app launches