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Textile recycling in the UK

Every year, the UK sends 1,200,000 tonnes of textiles to landfill. Of that 1.2 million tonnes, approximately 350,000 tonnes are items of clothing. But why are so many clothes and textile items going to landfill? To understand why such high volumes of textiles end up in landfill, we must look at the bigger picture of.

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Alternatives to non-recyclable paper products

At Shred Station, we recycle 100% of the paper we shred at UK mills. In 2022, this meant that 60,000 tonnes of old shredded paperwork found a new purpose in the form of toilet tissues, feminine hygiene products, and much more. We can also shred non-recyclable paperwork like receipts, carbon copies and embellished gift wraps..

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Name a shredding truck!

We want your help with naming a Shred Station shredding truck! Several years ago, we asked eight schools in our local area to come up with names for some of our shredding trucks. Two of the winning names – Shreddosaurus and Shreddy McShredFace – came from Brundall School. With such marvellous suggestions last time, we have.

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How do you recycle waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)?

Recycling WEEE, or waste electrical and electronic equipment, is crucial for several reasons. WEEE is one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world. In 2020 alone, the world produced 50,000,000 tonnes of electronic waste, and the UK currently generates the second-highest amount of e-waste per capita globally. But, while WEEE is, for the most.

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We’re now using a ticketing system!

If you’ve emailed our customer support team or submitted an enquiry form after 12th June, you may have noticed that we are now using a ticketing system. Why the change? A core pillar of our ethos is to lead the industry through customer service and innovation. We invested in this ticketing system to improve team collaboration, reduce.

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