Buckinghamshire Recycles Blog
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From Pet Tech to Fast Tech: Why Our Gadgets Deserve a Second Life
Many old electrical items end up forgotten in drawers, cupboards and garages. Others are thrown away altogether. And they all contain valuable materials such as copper, gold and lithium that can be recovered and used again. So lets recycle them!
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Traveling waste
As I work in waste and recycling I’m always thinking about it – even when on holiday! I find it really interesting how different countries deal with their waste and what they offer their residents and visitors.
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The Big Plastic Count 2026
My name is Ella; I am an apprentice waste prevention officer in the Council. I’ve always known plastic is everywhere in our daily lives, from water bottles to food packaging, but most people rarely stop to think about how much we throw away. This is where the Big Plastic Count …
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Low waste kids parties
This weekend one of the Buckinghamshire Recycles team hosted a low waste birthday party for 40 children. She was determined to keep waste to a minimum but still make sure the birthday girl and her friends didn’t miss out on all the traditional party fun. Here are her top party …
