Recycle Collection

WW2 - Recycling cans to aid war effort in East Ham, London
WW2 - Recycling tin cans to aid the war effort in East Ham, London - April, 1940. Date: 1940

Traditional glass milk bottle in a vintage carrier, Cotswolds, Oxfordshire, UK

Compost / wormery - worms visible amongst variety of kitchen waste including vegetable and fruit peelings
MAB-391 Compost / wormery - worms visible amongst variety of kitchen waste including vegetable and fruit peelings and cardboard in top of black plastic recycled composting bin UK Mark Boulton Please

Beachcomber, Marloes
A beachcomber with his pet Jack Russell dog on the beach at Marloes, Pembrokeshire, South Wales. He carries an old plastic stool and a boat fender he has found on the beach

Prison Ship 'York' in Portsmouth Harbour, 1807 (etching)
7341890 Prison Ship 'York' in Portsmouth Harbour, 1807 (etching) by Cooke, Edward William (1811-80); 21.6x28.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Paper: from the rag-and-bone collect to the press, c.1900-1910
1790237 Paper: from the rag-and-bone collect to the press, c.1900-1910; (add.info.: the paper in France, from the rag-and-bone collect to the press , early 20th century); Photo © CCI.

Sourcing scrap metal, London, World War II (b/w photo)
8672634 Sourcing scrap metal, London, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sourcing scrap metal, London, World War II)

Saving waste paper for the war effort, World War II (b/w photo)
8672638 Saving waste paper for the war effort, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saving waste paper for the war effort, World War II)

Prison-ship in Portsmouth Harbour with the convicts going on board, 1829 (etching)
7341761 Prison-ship in Portsmouth Harbour with the convicts going on board, 1829 (etching) by Cooke, Edward William (1811-80); 20.9x28.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Odalisque, c.1830-35 (oil on panel)
8775284 Odalisque, c.1830-35 (oil on panel) by Deveria, Achille (1800-57); Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena, CA, USA; (add.info.: By Achille-Jacques-Jean-Marie Deveria).

Cartoon commenting on the Californian Gold Rush
5308809 Cartoon commenting on the Californian Gold Rush; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the Californian Gold Rush. During this time urban rubbish was taken to dust yards to be sifted and sorted)

The Jumble Man (litho)
8636075 The Jumble Man (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jumble Man. Illustration for Panpipes magazine, November 1923)

Building proposed to be erected in the Alexandra-Park, Muswell-Hill, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Building proposed to be erected in the Alexandra-Park, Muswell-Hill, 1864. 'The directors [of the Alexandra Park Company] have entered into a contract with Messrs

Teascape
Wieteke de Kogel

Love nature
Melanie Viola

Green vibes only
Melanie Viola

Flower Plant
Vertigo Artography

Plastic bottle on a beach

feeling tired
Piet Flour

Zabbaleen of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt - 11
Zabbaleen of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt. A view of some of the makeshift buildings that have grown among the rubbish tips. This is where the better off Zabballeen people live circa 1995

Qantas Zero Waste
Qantas Group Executive Government and Sustainabilitys Andrew Parker speaks to the media before Qantas flight QF739 at Sydney Airport, Sydney, Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Nimrod Comet, Par, Cornwall. August 1992
An employee of Henry Orchard and Sons in the cockpit of a Nimrod Comet. The scrap metal company of Par have been helping protect the environment through sustainable recycling for over seventy years

Paper Recycling, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. August 1990
Lostwithiel Mayor, John Reed, helps the Lostwithiel Green Group to inaugurate the new paper bank in the town, on the site of the old cattle market

Artwork on beach, Camogli, Liguria, Italy

Recycling Paper, illustration for The Fulling-block Shell, 1821 (colour woodblock print)
5860355 Recycling Paper, illustration for The Fulling-block Shell, 1821 (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 20.0 x 17.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

The production of paper and its uses. 19th century (print)
7212206 The production of paper and its uses. 19th century (print) by Belin & Bethmont (19th century); (add.info.: The production of paper and its uses. Captions in French language)

Metal shed in winter, Nulato, Alaska, USA
Detail of sheet metal patterns curling on the side of a corrugated metal shed patched together in winter; Nulato, Interior Alaska, Alaska, United States of America

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Portuguese man o war, Physalia physalis, washed ashore. Despite its appearance, the Portuguese man Date: 25-Sep-19

WW1 wicker shell cases recycled as umbrella stands, 1915
Wicker carrying-cases for German shells, repurposed as umbrella stands in France, 1915. Date: 1915

Chiffonnier (chromolitho)
975969 Chiffonnier (chromolitho) by Borgex, Louis (fl.1897); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chiffonnier. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Surrounded: Sand
Sustainability concept with a plastic fork, red butterfly, and a circle of light. Dina Belenko

Livitrans express
Marc Apers

Upcycle
Gilbert Claes

Discarded
Peter Pfeiffer

Unicorn Bag
Craft bag in a unicorn shape with clouds on a pink background, creative concept, recycling, sustainability flat lay. Dina Belenko

Members of the Berners Street Fire Service, Central London, making toys for children of mothers who are working to keep the war effort going

Some of the hundreds of scrap cars at the Jones Brothers junk yard near London. Circa 1964

City of London handcart with scrap metal, WW2
WW2 - City of London Corporation handcart containing scrap metal, including bomb ordinance, Southwark Bridge, London. The cart also contains iron railings and general household metalwork

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Environment, Recycling, Plastic bottles attached to a wire fence at the WOMAD festival, to highlight the need to recycle non-sustaninable materials

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Environment, Recycling, Plastic bottles attached to a wire fence at the WOMAD festival, to highlight the need to recycle non-sustaninable materials

Plastic bottles attached to a wire fence at the WOMAD festival, UK
Environment, Recycling, Plastic bottles attached to a wire fence at the WOMAD festival, to highlight the need to recycle non-sustaninable materials

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Environment, Recycling, Plastic bottles attached to a wire fence at the WOMAD festival, to highlight the need to recycle non-sustaninable materials

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Environment, Recycling, Plastic bottles attached to a wire fence at the WOMAD festival, to highlight the need to recycle non-sustaninable materials

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Environment, Recycling, Plastic bottles attached to a wire fence at the WOMAD festival, to highlight the need to recycle non-sustaninable materials

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Spain, Andalucia, Cordoba, Recycling containers

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Myanmar, Mandalay, Watering cans, Pyin Oo Lwin, also known as Pyin U Lwin and Maymyo

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England, East Sussex, Brighton, various litter and recycling bins on the seafront

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Cuba, Havana, Habana Vieja, small boat made from recycled clothes in Plaza Habana

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"Recycle: A Journey Through Time and Space" Step back in time to the era of World War II, where every can counted. In East Ham, London, cans were recycled to aid the war effort, showcasing the early roots of recycling. Traveling through picturesque Cotswolds in Oxfordshire, UK, you'll stumble upon a vintage carrier holding traditional glass milk bottles. Witness how even everyday items were reused and repurposed in simpler times. Venturing into modern-day composting methods brings us to a black plastic bin teeming with life. Amongst vegetable peelings and cardboard lies a bustling wormery - nature's own recycling system at work. The allure of Marloes Beach beckons as we encounter a dedicated beachcomber scouring for treasures amidst the waves. Their commitment to cleaning up our shores is an inspiration for all environmental enthusiasts. Delving deeper into history reveals an illustration from 1821 depicting paper recycling. The Fulling-block Shell showcases early efforts towards sustainable practices that have stood the test of time. Journey across continents to Cairo, Egypt, where Zabbaleen communities have mastered the art of recycling. Witness their resourcefulness as they transform waste into valuable commodities. Qantas takes flight on its zero-waste mission, proving that even large corporations can make significant strides towards sustainability. Their commitment sets an example for others to follow suit. In Par Cornwall's Nimrod Comet event of August 1992, locals showcased their dedication by participating in paper recycling initiatives. Together they made a difference one sheet at a time. Blowing away carbon footprints becomes Australia's choice as vibrant clouds dotting blue skies symbolize their commitment towards reducing environmental impact through innovative solutions. A snapshot captures Balham's SW London streets adorned with an old man pushing prams filled with junk - his unique way of contributing to recycling efforts while adding character to his neighborhood.