The First Mile Blog
Get the latest news and advice on commercial waste & recycling, legislation and environmental hot topics.
Step-by-step compliance guides for UK businesses: waste reporting, GDPR and secure shredding
Confused about waste reporting, GDPR paperwork or shredding? This step-by-step guide shows UK businesses how to stay compliant without the stress.
Deposit Return Scheme (DRS): What it means for UK recycling and sustainability
Heard about the Deposit Return Scheme? We break down what it is, why it matters, and how it’ll help the UK recycle more, waste less
Food Waste Recycling for Businesses: Stay Compliant and Cut Costs with First Mile
Stay compliant with the 2025 food waste laws. Discover how First Mile helps your business recycle food waste, cut costs and protect the planet.
A year to celebrate: How First Mile and our customers are leading the way in recycling
Discover how First Mile and its customers led the way in recycling in 2025, winning national awards through collaboration, innovation and measurable sustainability impact.
First Mile win Independent Operator of the Year and B2B Business of the Year 2025
First Mile celebrates a standout week, winning Independent Operator of the Year and B2B Business of the Year 2025 for innovation, partnerships and sustainability leadership.
WEEE recycling for businesses: safe, simple and sustainable
Learn how First Mile makes WEEE recycling for businesses safe, compliant and sustainable, from old office tech to lithium batteries and Christmas returns.
Zero-to-Landfill: How Businesses Can Keep Christmas Waste Sustainable with First Mile
Discover how First Mile helps UK businesses achieve zero to landfill this Christmas with sustainable waste management, recycling and compliance support.
Food waste separation & landfill bans: tackling organic waste in 2025
Food waste separation is now law. Discover how new 2025 landfill bans impact UK businesses, and how First Mile makes food waste recycling simple.
GDPR-led confidential shredding: how to stay compliant and sustainable
Learn how GDPR-led confidential shredding keeps your business compliant and sustainable. Discover secure, 100% GDPR-compliant shredding with First Mile.
Deposit Return Scheme 2027: How to prepare
The UK’s Deposit Return Scheme starts October 2027. Find out what it means for retailers, pubs & venues, key timelines, and how to prepare with First Mile’s closed-loop recycling experts.
Safe battery & tech disposal: new rules for businesses in 2025
New UK rules tighten how businesses handle battery and tech waste. Stay safe and compliant with First Mile’s recycling solutions.
Landfill Tax – what UK businesses need to know
Learn what the UK Landfill Tax means for your business in 2025 — current rates, regional rules, and how to cut costs with zero-to-landfill solutions.
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