Buddy McClean, Author at Bin Butler

How to throw a zero waste BBQ

Environment, Tip's & TricksBuddy McClean

As temperatures rise and hopefully continue to do so, thoughts turn to throwing a barbecue. While we don’t want to dash your dreams of ice cold beers and juicy burgers, have you thought about how much waste the average barbecue creates? From the disposable barbecue to mountains of food, paper…

How to throw a zero waste children’s party

Environment, Recycling, Tip's & TricksBuddy McClean

Piles of paper plates and cups, a mountain of disposable cutlery, and lots of leftover food. This is usually what’s left at the end of the average kid’s birthday party. The mountain of waste not only hurts your pocket, it hurts the planet. But the good news is that by…

How much waste do you ‘wheelie’ produce

Environment, Recycling, Tip's & Tricks, WasteBuddy McClean

Size Matters: How Much Waste Do You Wheelie Produce? You might think it doesn’t matter what size your kitchen bin is, as long as it does its job, right? But what if you have a new addition to the family, the council has reduced the frequency of your bin collections,…

Why Plastic is the perfect material for a wheelie bin

NewsBuddy McClean

Plastic Fantastic: Why Plastic is the Perfect Material for Wheelie Bins Remember the old days, when you’d be woken up at the crack of dawn by the clanging sound of binmen collecting your old metal dustbin? Well even if you don’t, you might remember your parents complaining that they were…

3 reasons why you should use wheelie bins in your business

CommercialBuddy McClean

What comes to mind when you think about the different bins businesses can use to organise and get rid of their rubbish? A lot could depend on the type of business you own. For example if you work alone from a home office you’ll probably think of interior flip-top bins.…

Ways to reduce what you put in your waste wheelie bin

Recycling, Tip's & Tricks, WasteBuddy McClean

Long gone are the days when we each had one dustbin, which was collected by muscular men and carried over their shoulders to a vehicle, then emptied manually. Long gone also are the days when we each had one wheelie bin, which was collected by slightly less muscular men and…

How to have an eco-friendly Easter

Environment, Experts Corner, News, Recycling, Tip's & TricksBuddy McClean

How was Easter 2021? We hope you had a fun family celebration. Are you looking forward to 2022? You’ve got chocolate galore, hot cross buns, Easter egg hunts and a delicious family meal, what’s not to love? In the UK Easter is Sunday 17th April 2022, so get it in…

Wheelie Bin History

Experts Corner, News, WasteBuddy McClean

How the wheelie bin changed the world Can you imagine a time when your good old reliable wheelie didn’t even exist? If you’re old enough, you might. We may be biased, but we think wheelie bins have changed the world. Don’t believe us? Here’s some wheelie bin history. Before Wheelies……

How to reduce your food waste this easter

News, Recycling, Tip's & TricksBuddy McClean

As well as your chocolate eggs, are you relishing the prospect of a big Easter lunch? Many of us are. However, just like at Christmas, excessive consumption at Easter means a lot of food waste. Here’s how to reduce your food waste this Easter. Why Do We Waste So Much at…

Rats In Bin Store

Commercial, Experts Corner, WasteBuddy McClean

Rats in Bin Store! What to do if you have rats in your bin store. Examine the bin store to see how the rats might be gaining entry, block up any holes and ensure the bin store has a solid door that is closed when not in use. Ensure the…

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