Recycling

This page contains links to websites containing information relating to all aspects of recycling and reclamation in the home or business.

Composting

BBC - For composting tips, see the BBC's website
Composting Cardboard - A novel way of converting cardboard using gerbil-power
Making Compost - Our own suggestions for successful composting
Wiggly Wigglers - Hereford-based supplier of 'Can-O-Worms' for your compost heap
Worms Direct - Essex-based mail-order supplier of composting worms with an excellent website.

AA Environment - US-based organisation, but with links through to some useful resources
CIWM - Chartered Institute of Waste Management
DEFRA - The government's view on Recycling and Waste Management
Green Batteries - Recycling addresses for large retailers so you can test their green credentials
Green Deeds - Office and business recycling services in the North West and South Midlands
Lets Recycle - Very informative site serving the recycling and waste management industry
M obile Phone Recycling - Find out how much you could get for your old mobile phone.
Recycle Now - Excellent site for recent converts as well as 'seasoned recyclers'
Recycled Products - Directory of recycled products available for the home and business
Recycle Zone - Fun, educational website about recycling aimed at children of all ages
WEEE Man - A thought-provoking site to make us all aware of what we're all throwing away

Recycle Light - Recycling and disposal of fluorescent tubes in the East Midlands
Recyclite - Company helping you dispose of fluorescent tubes and sodium lamps
Willow - Helping you to dispose of fluorescent tubes and other lighting products

Alupro - Good source of information on recycling cans, including Cash for Cans scheme
CanRoute - Corus Group's factsheet on how to recycle cans using their CanRoute scheme
Metals Prices - Latest industry prices for all types of metals including cans
Think Cans - About recycling steel and aluminium cans - and getting paid for it!

BPF - Very good insight into recycling from the industry trade body - British Plastics Federation
D S Smith - Lots of facts on recycling, including a description of the plastic recycling process
Recoup - Excellent site covering all aspects of plastic recycling
Regain Polymers - Website of the UK's leading plastic recycling company
Waste Online - Fact sheet on plastic recycling with explanation of the recycling code