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MyRecorra – Your Online Hub for Everything Recorra

Recorra’s all new portal - for all your recycling data, resources and service insights.

Protect the Environment and your Reputation: Recycling Branded Workwear

Protect your brand and the planet. Learn how Recorra securely recycles branded workwear for maximum sustainability and security.

The Future of Commercial Food Waste

What is the future of commercial food waste and how is new UK laws making food waste recycling mandatory? Learn how businesses like Recorra are leading the way to reduce environmental impact and support local communities.

Innovation in Action: Recycleye Smart Sorting Arm Debuts at Recorra MRF

Learn about the UK’s first commercial waste company to install Recycleye’s AI-powered sorting arm at Recorra's MRF, based in Purfleet.

Recorra Installs AI-Powered Robotic Sorting Arm at Purfleet MRF

Recorra installs AI robotic sorting arm at Purfleet MRF. Powered by Recycleye, it boosts recycling accuracy, safety, and efficiency, marking phase one of a £1M site upgrade.

Recorra's July Roundup

See what Recorra achieved in July as we celebrated 35 years at London Zoo, launched an AI recycling robot, progressed on net zero goals, spotlighted microplastics, supported Pride, protected peatlands, and shared our pup friendly office culture.

The Complete Guide to Dry Mixed Recycling: What UK Businesses Need to Know in 2025

A complete 2025 guide to Dry Mixed Recycling (DMR) for UK businesses. Learn how Recorra helps you meet Simpler Recycling laws, cut waste costs, and improve sustainability.

Investing in Carbon Capture is Smart - Carbon Catchup with Kirsten

Investing in carbon capture: Kirsten Zoe Smith explains why CCUS funding, net zero strategies, and UK government support make carbon capture a smart long‑term bet.

Recorra's June Roundup

Discover Recorra's June sustainability roundup: from waste reduction tips and circular economy wins to a powerful webinar on food waste and insect decline. Real impact, zero waste.

The Microplastic Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight

What are the hidden dangers of microplastics and how can they impact our environment, wildlife, and health? Recorra helps businesses fight plastic pollution through recycling, education, and sustainable practices.

The Hidden Risks of Improper Confidential Waste Disposal: All Your Business Needs to Know About Secure Shredding

Improper confidential waste disposal can lead to data breaches, legal penalties and reputational damage. Learn how your business can stay secure and compliant with Recorra.

Buzzkill: The Hidden Emergency of The Insect Crisis

What's the hidden emergency of The Insect Crisis and why is insect decline threatening global biodiversity? Learn simple, impactful ways to support insect life and build a more sustainable future this International Day for Biological Diversity.

Inside Monoworld: The Journey of Your Plastic Bottles After Recycling

Wonder what really happens to your plastic bottles after recycling? Join us on a behind-the-scenes tour of Monoworld, a leading UK plastics recycling facility shaping the circular journey of plastic waste.

Collaborating on Compostables - 5 Years of Vegware and Recorra

We are celebrating 5 Years of Recorra and Vegware!

Recorra's May Roundup

Dive into Recorra’s May roundup: new annual Impact Report, Carbon Catch‑Up updates, charity partnership in South Africa, ITAD insights, Vegware anniversary, green‑waste innovations with Landsec, AI sorting reveals, glass recycling journey & Earth Day highlights.

The Eco Youth Club at Umthombo Trust – our new charity partnership

Discover Recorra's inspiring new partnership with the Umthombo Trust in rural South Africa, supporting youth empowerment.

Everything your business needs to know about ITAD and E-Waste

Learn everything your business needs to know about IT Asset Disposal (ITAD) and e-waste, including data security, legal compliance, environmental impact, and how Recorra offers sustainable, secure IT recycling solutions.

Global Recycling Day: Celebrating Recycling Heroes

Learn how we're inspiring Recycling Heroes this Global Recycling Day through engaging events, interactive games and educational initiatives.

E-Waste and the Circular Economy: Why ITAD Matters for the Environment

Learn how ITAD and ewaste impacts the environment, and how Recorra are saving electronics from waste