GD Environmental gives a helping hand to tackle litter
Members of the Bynea Forum and a group of locals were becoming increasingly concerned about the growing amount of litter and fly tipping that was starting to build up in the area, especially Heol-Y-Bwlch which is the main road leading to our premises. The group had already started going out on a regular basis to […]
How does recycling work?
Recycling has been a mainstream habit for hundreds of years. The idea of taking something used and re-purposing it or giving it new life in our eco-systems is now commonplace. From the old ‘rag and bone’ men to trendy second-hand clothing stores and futuristic bridges made from old plastic – recycling is as important for […]
How Does Waste Disposal Affect the Earth?
Improper waste disposal can cause serious issues to the environment. As such, waste management and the safe disposal of waste have massive and far-reaching consequences for the environment and are of vital importance. Non-biodegradable waste and gas production Across the UK a great deal of waste is buried on landfill sites. These are essentially holes […]
What scrap metal can be recycled?
If you are cleaning out your shed, garage or industrial property and don’t know what to do with your metals, here are a few tips on which scrap metals can be recycled. Almost any item which is 50% metal can be recycled. Recycled metals are soldered down to create secondary metals, meaning that new products […]
How recycling helps the community
From environmentally friendly dry waste disposal through to plastic recycling, adopting a ‘green’ approach to waste management does more than just save the planet – it also has benefits for local communities in Wales. Encouraging others Welsh community recycling programmes raise awareness about waste recycling and encourage people to do it more diligently. This has […]
Understanding plastic recycling symbols
The little symbols that relate to recycling and are found on product packaging can look like a foreign language at first, but deciphering those symbols can help you make better recycling decisions. In regards to plastic, these symbols are a triangle formed of arrows with the numbers 1-7 inside and letters beneath relating to the […]