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Londoners lag behind in recycling race

Almost a quarter of the UK recycles more at home than they do at work – and one in ten Londoners fail to recycle at all. That’s according to a report commissioned by Lexmark International (NYSE:LXK), the printing solutions provider, which investigated the UK’s recycling trends.

The study also found that 89 percent of UK households recycle paper and cardboard, compared to 71 percent of businesses. Fewer than half of organisations dispose of bottles in an environmentally responsible manner, while less than a quarter of UK offices recycle computer equipment.

Recycling trends were found to be higher in the home. Almost half of Britons said they recycle clothes, while over one third now have a compost heap. One in four recycle print cartridges and toner.

“It’s clear from this research that consumers are now making recycling part of their everyday lives,” said Steve Purdy, Lexmark UK country general manager. “People are willing to fulfil their environmental commitments and help reduce the amount of waste and landfill they produce. Their contribution may be minimal, but it only takes a few small steps by many to make a significant difference.”

Purdy believes this discrepancy could be ascribed to the ease of making small steps to go green in the home – while company initiatives are usually on a bigger scale. This can lead to projects like daily recycling being overlooked.

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