Tag: Recycling
Young Entrepreneurs Shine at County Durham Future Business Magnates Competition
A bin capable of weighing food waste and encouraging recycling and composting was the winning entry in an innovation competition for young entrepreneurs.
The annual...
County Durham’s Festive Bin Collection Schedule: What You Need to Know
In County Durham, residents are advised of alterations to bin collections during the festive season.
Durham County Council's collections will proceed as usual until Friday,...
Durham Opticians Celebrate Recycling Milestone: 1 Million Pairs of Glasses Recycled
Durham's opticians have played a pivotal role in recycling over 50 metric tons of eyeglasses and eye care materials, all thanks to the contributions...
Durham Misses out on Recycling over 100 Million Cans a Year
Do you know that each year County Durham gets through 287 million cans, foil trays and aerosols?
Annually, the average household uses 600 food tins,...
County Durham Motorists Driving on ‘Plastic Roads’
If you drive down the A689 near Sedgefield, County Durham, you could find yourself motoring along a ‘plastic’ road.
During recent roadworks, a section of...
County Durham Charities Get Tech Boost from Recycled PCs and Laptops
A council-run scheme is making recycled laptops and PCs available to registered charities in County Durham.
The Digital Durham Reboot programme refurbishes IT equipment formerly...