General Article Stop ‘wishcycling’ and get wise: how to recycle (almost) everything

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From contact lenses to blister packs and used dental floss, there are items that perplex even the most dedicated recycler. Here is the expert guide to getting organised – and getting rid of your rubbish.

By Emma Beddington

I spend a lot of time – too much time – thinking about recycling and the main thing I think, over and over, is: it shouldn’t be this hard. Eighty per cent of UK households are ‘still unclear’ about how to recycle effectively, according to research last year – and who can bl...

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