The Ten Best Recycling Bins

2. Kes Large Capacity Kitchen Bin - £115
If space is at a premium, incorporate a recycling bin into your kitchen cupboard. With two 26-litre compartments, the Kes is a great green alternative to a regular bin.
www.johnlewis.com; 0845 604 9049

3. Brabantia Twin Bin - £104
As well as its eco-credentials – the Twin Bin has two plastic inner buckets, a big one for general waste, and a smaller one for organic waste – this Brabantia bin is a real looker.
www.brabantia.com; 0870 240 7641

4. Twin Recycle Bin - £140
This 60-litre bin has an infrared sensor that opens and closes the lid. It has two compartments, for recycleable and non-recyclable waste.
www.hometemptations.com; 0870 428 0958

5. Recycling Cabinet - £75
Tuck your recycling away in this sleek cabinet with three 13.5-litre bins. It might be an idea to put it near your outside recycling bin to make it easier to put items out for collection.
www.homerecycling.co.uk; 0845 612 3191

6. Can-O-Worms - From £89 (with worms)
Turn kitchen leftovers into rich compost with your very own wormery from Wiggly Wigglers, and reduce household waste by 80 per cent.
www.wigglywigglers.co.uk; 0800 216 990

7. Triple Compartment Recycling Bin - £44.95
Encourage your family to recycle by installing this colour-coded bin. It makes life easier when it comes to sorting the beer bottles from the Sunday papers come collection day.
www.dwell.co.uk; 0870 241 8653

8. Ecopod - £350
Step on the pedal to crush aluminum cans and plastic bottles in the top section. There’s also room for newspapers, glass and other recyclables.
www.ecopod-recycling.eu; 020-8660 7992

9. Triple Recycling Bin - £38
Available in white or stainless steel, this 30-litre bin is good for smaller households. You could use it as your main bin, leaving one section for non-recycleable rubbish.
www.homerecycling.co.uk; 0845 612 3191

10. Green Cone - £69.95
Turn your waste intowater and carbon dioxide – plus a little sludge – by using a Green Cone. Simply fill it with food scraps and wait for the solar power to work its magic.
www.greencone.com; 0800 731 2572