Buckinghamshire Recycles Blog

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  • 20 March 2026

    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 …

    A summary of the big plastic count
  • 09 February 2026

    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 …

    A party table set up for food using colourful reusable plates