Recycle and Go
#InTheLoop
As a nation, we consume more food and drinks 'on-the-go' than ever before, with coffees on the commute, a sandwich between meetings or chilled drinks with friends in the park. A nation on-the-go means we get through billions of plastic bottles and cans, many of which end up going to waste despite being recyclable.
94% of Brits want to see more recycling points in public and since 2018 Hubbub, an environmental charity, has been partnering with local authorities, charities and businesses to improve recycling-on-the-go.
#InTheLoop is the UK's biggest collaborative approach to boost recycling on-the-go, which was first launched in Leeds in 2018, followed by similar projects in Swansea, Edinburgh, Dublin, Wimbledon, Telford and Wrekin and Lambeth. It aims to make it easy for people to recycle drinks packaging while out and about - with the ultimate goal of reducing waste by encouraging switching to reusables.
With over fifteen #InTheLoop projects to date, Hubbub have found a proven solution to increasing recycling when people are out and about. Cheltenham Borough Council are looking to install a network of 50 recycling on-the-go bins, so you can recycle your plastic bottles and cans when out and about.
The new bins are very different from the existing bins located around the town installed in 2019. They are very bright, colourful, and eye-catching to make it as easy as possible for residents and visitors to recycle empty plastic bottles and cans and therefore improve recycling rates.
The #IntheLoop 224 litre ECO litter and recycling bin is crafted from high-quality British galvanised steel. This material is chosen for its durability and resistance to corrosion, ensuring the bin can withstand various environmental conditions. The steel is expertly primed, cured, and powder-coated to provide superior durability and excellent corrosion resistance. This Eco range, which incorporates several environmentally friendly manufacturing practices. These include a 25% reduction in steel usage and the incorporation of 25% recycled steel in its manufacturing process. Additionally, the Eco range features a 100% reduction in welding, a 50% reduction in energy consumption, and a 56% reduction in paint consumption, with a 10-year anti-perforation warranty.
Our new Maelor Trafflex round 120 litre litter bin is a robust and secure waste disposal solution, designed for both urban and rural environments. The bin's body is crafted from recycled polyethylene (PE), a durable plastic material known for its resilience and resistance to impact and weathering. This choice of material contributes to the bin's longevity and suitability for outdoor use.
Some of our new bins will be providing greater capacity, helping us to reduce the number of service visits and our reduce our carbon footprint.