recycling

Are Tubolito’s super lightweight inner tubes the world’s most sustainable?

We speak with innovative inner tube manufacturer Tubolito and find out how its products’ unique characteristics are helping to put the ‘cycling’ into recycling

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How green is your carbon bike? And why your next one could be made from recycled carbon fibre

It's light, it's strong, it offers ultra-tunable performance… what's not to like about carbon fibre? We take a look at the dark side of carbon and the steps being taken to mitigate it

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Cycling and sustainability: What the bike industry is doing, and what you can do to further reduce your carbon footprint as a cyclist

By choosing to cycle for transport, you've already taken a hugely positive step towards minimising your environmental impact. In this article we explore how you can be a super sustainable cyclist, and what the industry is doing to get its house in order

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“A huge opportunity” – academics in Australia develop new way of recycling carbon fibre waste

Researchers at University of Sydney say their method can prevent waste from going to landfill or being incinerated, and is also energy-efficient

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Council makes U-turn on “discriminatory” ban on cyclists at recycling centres

Essex County Council says bikes will now be allowed in the facilities and not left at gate

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Mondraker bikes now come in 100% recyclable packaging

Brand moves to more eco-friendly packaging

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Scrapping bicycle tyres may be about to become illegal. Here’s how to recycle yours

A new bicycle tyre recycling scheme is due by the end of 2020

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Schwalbe launches inner tube recycling scheme

Initiative will be rolled out to UK bike shops next month

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Rideguard produce OceanX mudguard made completely from recycled fishing nets

Mudguards made from 100% recycled plastic from the sea

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Nespresso teams up with Sweden’s Vélosophy for bike made from recycled coffee capsules

Limited edition of 1,000 bikes goes on sale

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