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Say ‘Hello’ to the UK's First Electric RoRo by Scania

Recorra launches the UK’s first electric RoRo vehicle in partnership with Scania, delivering zero-emission collections for high-volume waste.

We've joined forces with Vegware to launch a compostables collection service

Exciting news! We’ve launched a new recycling scheme in partnership with award winning compostables manufacturer Vegware.

Life during lockdown

It’s not often an issue affects a nation like this, but we have learnt to adapt quickly to a new normal!

The Circular Economy Fair 2020

‘I’ve heard, that what you imagine sometimes comes true’

Laptop’s second life proves to be a second chance

In collaboration with Thames Reach, we have donated one of our refurbished laptops to a woman who, after being homeless for 15 years, is now studying to get upskilled for better paid work.

Microplastics in the spotlight

Our Sustainability Executive, Gemma Haycock learns about microplastics at CIWM Event

5 ways to have yourself a Green Christmas

Don’t let your sustainability credentials slip up this year, follow our 5 top tips to have yourself a Green Christmas.

Electronic waste: dismantling the industry

Dismantle the electronic waste industry with our latest smart paper

Go Green this Black Friday

While Black Friday can be great for your wallet, it is a scary motivator for our throwaway culture

Help a child read: Recycle responsibly

We sat down with the Children's Literacy Charity to discuss what they do and how our contributions are helping

Recycle Week 2019

See what we got up to during Recycle Week 2019

Global Climate Demonstration

On Friday 20th September, members of Recorra SWAG (Sustainability & Wellness Action Group) took to London’s streets to join the Global Climate Demonstration

Child Labour: An unspoken truth of the electronic waste industry

An unspoken truth of the electronic waste industry

A 'latte' work ahead of us...

Get creative, caffeinated tips to fuel your daily sustainable grind with this insightful blog on coffee cup recycling.

E-waste: the health risks

What toxins are present in e-waste and how do they affect the human body?

Recorra visits Viridor's Plastic Recycling Facility

We visited Viridor's Plastic Recycling Facility to find out exactly what happens to the sorted plastics we send to them

E-waste in the spotlight

New electronics are faster, smaller and increasingly convenient to use. Today, we live in a consumer driven society; constantly upgrading and replacing. It is no wonder then that electronic waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in the world, with around 50 million tonnes produced each year.

#BeClearOnData

Old with the old, in with the new? Not so fast...

Be part of the plastic solution

Plastic free July is a global movement, helping millions of people be part of the solution for plastic pollution.