A doting dad gave his sons a Christmas to remember – by splashing out on over-the-odds bottles of energy drink that normally sell for £1.99 each.
23.12.2022 - 13:37 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Specialist metals and plastics supplier, metals4U, surveyed 2,000 UK adults on recycling and found that just over half (52%) said that recycling is very important to them, with more than a third (35%) suggesting that local councils should be doing more.
Nearly one in five (18%) said their recycling bins weren’t collected enough, shedding light on some of the issues households may face this Christmas as wastage increases for the average family. Local authorities usually issue households with recycling guidance when new bin collection calendars go out in the new year.
Ahead of the Big Day on December 25, a general rule of thumb on recycling is that paper, plain cards and some metals such as aluminium and steel cans can all be recycled along with glass. It’s important to check whether what you’re throwing away can actually be recycled - a full guide will be available on your local council’s website.
Metals expert and Chief Executive at metals4U, Paul McFadyen, has put together a quick guide on the items you can generally recycle after Christmas.
He said, “Environmental conversations will continue to be a focus over the coming years, but during the festive period we should all play our part in reducing our carbon footprint, no matter how big or small, we can all contribute.
“We hope our top tips will help people better understand what they can and can’t recycle this season and work together to make Christmas more sustainable with these small changes.”
The tinfoil you use to roast your turkey, keep your potatoes warm and cover your leftovers is made from aluminium, a widely recyclable item, that many people usually throw in their general waste. With sustainability in mind, you can even wash your tinfoil with warm soapy water and
A doting dad gave his sons a Christmas to remember – by splashing out on over-the-odds bottles of energy drink that normally sell for £1.99 each.
As the Christmas break got underway, Morrissey posted some updates to his website confirming that he is starting the new year without management or a label in place, and with one less collaborator.At the end of October, it was announced that Morrissey had signed up with Universal Music’s Capitol label in the US for the release of his next album ‘Bonfire Of Teenagers’. Although, the official announcement of that tie-up was keen to stress, the deal excluded the UK where the often controversial musician is generally considered too controversial these days.At the time we wondered whether this alliance with a Universal label would end up going the same way as the last one.
Kylie Jenner and her daughter Stormi 'twinned' as they wore matching outfits for their annual family Christmas Eve bash.
and Kate Middleton and their family joined and at the morning service at Sandringham Church today, as the royals mark their first Christmas since the passing of on 8 September. Her Majesty the Queen traditionally hosted the family at her Norfolk estate over the Christmas period, and before the pandemic forced her to remain in isolation at Windsor Castle, she had spent every Christmas since 1988 at Sandringham, attending the service at St Mary Magdalene Church surrounded by her family. Almost four months after her death, the royals presented a united front in Norfolk today following an undeniably turbulent period for the family. Earlier this month, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex released their explosive docuseries, , on Netflix.
In the past Scots have tried their lottery luck during the festive period hoping to bring home a huge jackpot.
For families of little ones, the tradition of Christmas Eve boxes has become fairly popular in recent years.
A bittersweet season. Princess Kate paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II with a special holiday message, revealing what the late monarch loved the most about Christmas.
Police officers are urging people to stay safe and not to be complacent over the festive period.
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Families across the UK are planning to treat themselves this Christmas, with new research revealing that nearly four in 10 households are set to switch the heating on all day on December 25, despite the ongoing cost of living crisis.
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