3.9C Recycling

• What is the benefit of recycling materials from waste products?

  It reduces new material extraction and waste
• How do local councils in the UK contribute to waste reduction?

  Through recycling and waste collection services
• What was the recycling rate of household waste in the UK in 2013?

  44%
• How does the UK's recycling rate compare to Germany's?

  UK's rate is lower than Germany's 65%
• What factors affect the rate of recycling in different councils?

  Different schemes and results among councils
• Which materials are most commonly recycled?

  Metals, paper, and glass
• What types of materials are difficult or dangerous to recycle?

  Razor blades, medicines, cling film, crockery
• When was Keep Britain Tidy established?

  In 1954
• What initiative did Keep Britain Tidy introduce in 1969?

  The 'tidyman' logo on bins and packaging
• What is the purpose of the 'tidyman' logo?

  To encourage proper litter disposal
• What are the main goals of Keep Britain Tidy's campaigns?

  • Encourage households to recycle
  • Urge firms to reduce packaging
  • Promote the proportion of recyclable materials