Recycling
Want to build a more sustainable world? That means creating a “circular economy”, where materials get reused and recycled rather than going to landfill.
At HECK! we’re doing our bit by making sure that 100% of our packaging is recyclable - yes, even the crinkly plastic bit on top (once it is still attached to the tray) - and 90% recycled, reducing the impact we’re having on the world around us. We’ve also reduced our overall plastic usage by 30%, and are making sure that less than 0.5% of the plastic we use in our factories gets wasted.
Want to know how recycling it really works, and how you can help us make a difference? Get stuck in below.
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Recycling HECK products
Doing the right thing with your empty boxes and cartons can sometimes be confusing: how do you know if a particular package is recyclable, and what do different recycling symbols mean? This handy guide from Recycle Now breaks it all down. With HECK! products, it’s dead easy: all of our paper and plastic are 100% recyclable, so just stick them in your recycling bin.
Mythbusting
There are loads of misconceptions out there about recycling. Can you recycle carrier bags? Should you wash and dry plastic before it goes in your recycling bin? This list of the Top 10 Recycling Myths is essential reading.
How recycling really works
You might have seen some discussion about whether recycling really helps: the simple fact is, yes, it does. For more details on why it matters, check out this
guide to “Why recycling is important’ from WRAP.
Take action
Recycling locator tool
Recycling’s about more than just throwing everything in a green bin: use this great online tool to work out where and how to recycle different items, from what does and doesn’t go in your household bin collection to specific recycling hubs for electronics, textiles and more.
Team up with your neighbours
Wherever you are in the world, there’s always a local green scheme you can get involved with: from
cleaning up parks to working with local businesses. Here at HECK! HQ, for example, we’ve got involved in cleaning up our local beaches. Do a quick Google search for recycling initiatives in your neighbourhood, and get stuck in!
DIY recycling ideas
Recycling doesn’t just mean handing your waste to someone else: there are loads of ways
to reuse and upcycle items which might otherwise end up in landfill.
Check out this fun guide from Good Housekeeping for some top tips on how to give everything from plastic containers to old wardrobes a new lease of life.