Every year, National Recycling Week reminds us of something simple but powerful: waste doesn’t have to be the end of the story. It’s an opportunity to look at what we throw away, how we do it and what we could be doing better.
At Evolve Waste Solutions, we’re proud to support National Recycling Week and its mission to educate, inspire and empower people and businesses to recycle more effectively and rethink waste altogether.
Whether you’re a recycling pro or just starting out, this week is the perfect time to refresh your knowledge and take action.
What Is National Recycling Week?
National Recycling Week is a country-wide initiative held every year to raise awareness around the environmental and economic benefits of recycling. It shines a spotlight on the importance of correct recycling practices at home, in schools, in businesses and across communities.
For 2025, National Recycling Week falls on 22nd – 27th September 2025. Throughout the week, events, workshops and local campaigns will take place across the UK, all focused on improving recycling habits and reducing landfill waste.
Why Recycling Still Matters
Despite growing awareness, the UK still sends millions of tonnes of recyclable material to landfill every year. Contamination, confusion about what goes where and lack of infrastructure all play a part.
Here’s why it matters:
- Recycling reduces greenhouse gas emissions by cutting down on raw material extraction and manufacturing.
- It conserves energy producing new materials from recycled ones typically uses far less energy.
- It saves money for businesses and councils through reduced disposal costs.
- It keeps valuable materials (like metals, plastics and paper) in circulation.
At Evolve Waste Solutions, we see first-hand how effective waste sorting and recycling can transform not only individual behaviours but entire business operations.
How You Can Get Involved This National Recycling Week
Here are a few impactful ways to join in. Whether you’re at home, in the office, or managing a facility:
- Audit Your Bin
Take a closer look at what you’re throwing away. Are you recycling correctly? Are recyclable items ending up in the general waste bin?
Start simple: separate food waste, flexi plastics and electronic waste for specialist recycling.
- Know What Goes Where
Contamination is one of the biggest issues in recycling. Learn what can (and can’t) go in your local recycling bin and educate your team or household too.
Check your local council’s recycling guide or talk to us as we offer tailored recycling education for businesses.
- Host a Recycling Challenge
If you’re part of a workplace, school, or community group, why not turn learning into a friendly competition? Track how much you recycle or how many items you divert from landfill over the week.
- Recycle the Unusual
Take this week to find out where to recycle items like:
- Batteries
- Vapes
- Electronics
- Lightbulbs
- Clothing and textiles
- Coffee pods and soft plastics
5. Share the Message
Raise awareness on social media, in your workplace, or community. Share tips, stats and your own recycling wins using hashtags like #NationalRecyclingWeek and tag @EvolveWasteSolutions on Instagram
Evolve Waste Solutions: Your Recycling Partner
We work with organisations of all sizes to:
- Improve recycling rates
- Reduce contamination
- Cut down general waste volumes
- Track waste performance and ESG impact
Whether you’re looking to implement clearer signage, launch a waste awareness campaign, or overhaul your recycling infrastructure we’re here to help you evolve your waste strategy.
Ready to Take Action?
This National Recycling Week, don’t just recycle, rethink what’s possible. With a few small changes, we can all help build a more sustainable, circular economy.
Need help improving recycling in your business or community? Get in touch with the Evolve Waste Solutions team today. Let’s make your waste work harder for your goals and for the planet.
