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Paper and cardboard will be recycled separately from March in household bins change – here’s why

Paper and cardboard will be recycled separately from March in household bins change – here’s why

Published by Sam Flores

Many households will see changes to how they recycle cardboard and paper in the coming weeks, when the next phase of the government’s new recycling scheme comes into force. From 31 March, new rules will roll out across England as part of the ‘Simpler Recycling’ scheme, with the aim of enabling consistent, streamlined collections from all households in a bid to boost recycling rates. It means local councils will collect a standardised four bins from most households, consisting of: residual (non-recyclable) waste food waste (mixed with garden waste if appropriate) all other dry recyclable materials (plastic, metal and glass) Government statistics show that recycling rates have effectively ‘flatlined’ since 2015 – stuck at around 44%-45%. The government hopes to raise that figure to 65% of municipal waste by 2035, and separating paper and cardboard is a key part of this. The changes mean that any household that currently recycles paper and cardboard in a main recycling bin will soon need to put into a dedicated container. Why are paper and cardboard separated? Paper can become …

3 everyday items you can start recycling after household bins rule change in March

3 everyday items you can start recycling after household bins rule change in March

Published by Sam Flores

The rules around recycling in England are changing, with the government’s new Simpler Recycling rules being introduced next month. One of the key parts of Simpler Recycling, which comes into force for households on 31 March in England, is that every council now has to recycle the same products. Previously, councils were free to set their own rules, leading to a confusing ‘postcode lottery’ where some areas recycled some items and others did not. But in the coming weeks all areas will recycle the same products – and that means that everyday items which were previously not recycled in many areas will soon be recycled everywhere. The new default requirement for most households and workplaces will be four containers for: residual (non-recyclable) waste food waste (mixed with garden waste if appropriate) all other dry recyclable materials (plastic, metal and glass) Adam Herriott, senior specialist at sustainability organisation WRAP, told Yahoo News: “Under Simpler Recycling, all local authorities in England will collect the same core set of materials, including plastic packaging. “This consistency means people will …