Green Santa is back! As well as wishing us all a merry old time, he has a Christmas wish too – please give a gift to the planet as well as your family and friends. That means avoiding cards with batteries and glitter and steering clear of wrapping paper with a foil or plastic lining. To stay in Green Santa’s …

Most of us are looking forward to the festive period but let’s face it, the cost of everything has gone up. If you’re committed to a ‘green’ and planet friendly celebration, we have ten ways you can save money and the planet this Christmas. 1.Only buy wrapping paper and cards that can be recycled. Avoid any that contain glitter, are lined …

Take the guesswork out of recycling We all know that recycling is a good thing to do, but equally we’re aware of how confusing it can be to know what can or can’t go in your recycling bin. Putting unrecyclable items in your recycling bin is known as ‘wish-cycling’ and it costs local councils a huge amount to put right. …

Are you confused about recycling? We all know it’s the right thing to do, but with so many items that can be recycled it’s not easy to remember the right way to do it. That’s where the Surrey Recycles search tool and free app comes in. Simply enter your postcode and the item and you’ll get an instant answer on …

The planned bin collection strike action in Elmbridge and Surrey Heath has been cancelled today and will NOT take place. The strike action had been planned for 5 and 6 November and 19 and 20 November by Amey’s bin collection crews who are members of the GMB Union. Residents should leave their bins out to be emptied as normal on …

Did you know that even worn, holey and broken clothes and home textiles can be recycled in Surrey rather than thrown in your general rubbish bin? Recycled items are either reused in the UK or abroad or turned into new products such as insulation or stuffing – living on in another form and helping to protect the environment as a …