Recycling week breaks out the bling to boost awareness

RECYCLING rates continue to improve but many homes may not be focusing enough on composting food waste or recycling clothes, garden waste and electrical goods, research has found.

A survey of more than 1,000 adults revealed all but 3% had recycled some waste in the past year, compared with 14% just three years ago.

However, less than one in four said they compost food waste at home, while just 28% claimed to recycle their garden waste.