From crunchy leaves and half-term adventures to cozy nights in, autumn is full of things to enjoy. Wherever your adventures take you, choose the right bin and give your recycling a future.
Ever wondered what happens to your recycling?
In Wales, you can recycle wherever you are. More than 90% of recycling collected in Wales is processed in the UK, with more than half staying right here in Wales.
Watch the film to follow the journey - from the moment you choose the right bin to what happens next.
Recycling, it’s what we do in Wales
Wales is already the world’s No.2 recycling nation, but we’re going for the top spot! Every item recycled correctly takes us one step closer being no.1, while helping keep valuable materials in use and saving energy.
Metal can be recycled again and again and again without losing quality.
And recycling just one can could save enough energy to charge a tablet over 11 times.
Over 90% of us recycle plastic tubs and trays
So, when the autumn snacks are packed away, give your fruit tubs, hummus pots and bottles their next adventure by choosing the right bin.
100% of glass recycled in Wales is processed in the UK
And recycling one glass bottle could save enough energy to power a kettle 8 times! That’s keep you warm on an Autumn stroll.
Food waste is recycled into green energy in Wales
Food waste is recycled into green energy. Recycling just 2 banana skins could create enough energy to fully charge a smartphone.
Keep the journey going
From autumn walks and half-term adventures to cosy nights in, wherever the season takes you, choose the right bin and give your recycling its next adventure.