Over 98% of UK homes have a fridge or combined fridge freezer, meaning most of us will need to replace the appliance at least once.
Nearly 3.5 million fridges are thrown away annually in the UK, usually due to breakage, an appliance upgrade, or moving home.
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If you’re longing for a comfier couch or having a house clear out, you’ve probably considered how to get rid of a sofa.
Disposing of bulky items can be expensive and time-consuming. However, there are ways to avoid the extra cost and hassle of removing used furniture like sofas.
Many people hire a skip for garden waste, making the messy job of a garden clearout tidy and efficient. Having somewhere to dispose of your rubbish ensures your waste doesn’t clog up your home wheelie bins or have you making lots of trips to the local dump.
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Hiring a skip makes it easy to dispose of household waste or tackle a big garden clear-out. Once you’ve filled up your skip with various items – old desks, garden furniture, or even building debris – skip hire companies will return to your property and collect their skip with the contents inside.
But what happens to your rubbish after that? How is your waste disposed of? Does any of it get recycled?
Thanks to the simple process of hiring a skip, getting rid of your rubbish has never been easier.
While using a skip is mostly straightforward, there are a few common mistakes you should take note of to avoid hazards or potential fines.
Despite many of us doing our bit to recycle, plastic pollution is an ongoing problem.
Enter The Big Plastic Count, a weeklong event that aims to push the government and brands in taking more action to tackle the plastic crisis.
The spotlight has been placed firmly on heat pumps for homes in the UK, as a way to tackle the cost of living crisis, rising utility bills and concerns about climate change in one fell swoop.
With a nil rate of VAT introduced on heat pump prices for the next five years, as well as grants of up to £5,000 from the government to cover the cost of a heat pump boiler upgrade, the incentives are in place to make now the time to switch.
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Easter is one of the most fun-filled times of year — in fact many people say it’s their favourite holiday, as it’s a chance to meet up with family and friends, without some of the stress that comes in the run-up to Christmas.
When it comes to leading a plastic-free lifestyle, your bathroom products are a great place to start.
Most items can be easily swapped for eco-friendly alternatives, with many zero waste and sustainable items now available.
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Clutter is something that can get on top of us all. With busy lives, it’s often hard to find the time for a deep clean of our homes, yet studies show that 50% of us could happily live without most of the things we own.
The arrival of spring is a fantastic excuse to clear away any accumulated mess, paving the way for a positive, optimistic, and productive season.
