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Compost: Chuck eggs and veg peelings 'straight in the compost' to help your garden thrive
Making your own compost at home doesn't have to be difficult, and is a great way of reusing kitchen and garden wastes to make something useful. Speaking to Express.co.uk Simon Mellin, CEO and founder of the app-based grocery delivery service Modern Milkman explained.
Modern Milkman Launches Nationwide Search For Mini Waste Warriors
New research reveals 70% of Brits say they want to do their bit to help the planet, yet 62% still aren’t doing the easiest thing they could at home to reduce waste - composting. Taking a hands-on approach when it comes to teaching the next generation greener ways to live
Top Tips For A Sustainable Christmas
Christmas is for spending quality time with the people you love the most - eating, drinking, and arguing over what to put on the TV. However, not many of us realise that each Christmas we produce 30% more waste than we do throughout the rest of the year.
How to recycle: 13 common recycling mistakes
According to new research conducted by The Modern Milkman, if our current habits continue, our oceans could contain more plastic than fish by 2050. While many consumers are switched on when it comes to environmental issues, there are still barriers making a real impact — as well as the lack of education on how to recycle properly.
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If you’re looking to cut down on food waste and single-use plastics, The Modern Milkman is a sustainable and eco-friendly way to have fresh produce delivered to your doorstep. Download the app to order organic milk and eggs, homemade milkshakes, baked goods, and fresh fruit and veg.
Meet The Modern Milkman who is offering a traditional service in a modern way
The company's growth has resulted in a revenue increase of 1,000 per cent in 2020 alone, it reports. But it started with one round and a few hundred customers - it now has more than 400 rounds and has more than 100,000 customers, says Mr Mellin.
Oldham community groups could win £500 for cleaning up their local area
The Modern Milkman, a return and reuse grocery delivery service on a mission to reduce waste, is inviting Oldham community groups to get involved in a mass litter pick from July 31 - August 1. Keep Britain Tidy have reported they expect to see litter in our parks grow 35-50% year on year.
The Modern Milkman: Can technology save the planet?
After watching the Blue Planet 2 episode with the sperm whale baby eating the plastic bucket, Paul White and three of his friends decided that they needed to be a part of the solution. With a background in farming and agriculture and a desire to change the face of grocery shopping The Modern Milkman was born.
The Yorkshire modern milkround that is going digital
Watching David Attenborough’s Blue Planet gave marketing consultant Paul White an idea. “Like so many people Blue Planet made me realise that we needed to do something about our use of plastics,” says Paul.
Word gets round for Lancashire's eco-friendly milkmen
A FRESH take on an early morning institution – dreamed up by four friends in a pub – looks set to to take over the north-west and beyond. Eco-friendly doorstep purveyor The Modern Milkman has gone from a kitchen-table concern to supporting 16 rounds across Lancashire, Greater Manchester and soon the Leeds area.
Glass bottled milk making a comeback thanks to Blue Planet inspired Pendle business
A traditional service is being brought in to the new age thanks to a Pendle-based business who is aiming to cut down the amount of plastic people use in their everyday lives.
Plastic-free milk company plans to expand in East Lancashire
A MILK business which delivers plastic-free groceries to doorsteps in East Lancashire is expanding. The Modern Milkman is bringing a traditional service into the new age as it aims to cut down the amount of plastic people use.
Doorstep deliveries return to East Lancashire
We’re now at the stage of rolling out to cover from Burnley to the North Yorkshire border, which should all happen within the next month and take us past 1,000 customers.
Company taking milk back to the doorstep
OLD-fashioned deliveries of bottled milk are set to arrive in more East Lancashire towns thanks to a fledgling environmentally-conscious company. Inspired by David Attenborough’s Blue Planet, and the devastating impact of non-recyclables on our oceans.
How four friends are leading the fight against plastic with a modern twist on the milk round
Doorstep milk deliveries are making a comeback in East Lancashire after four friends joined forces to start a new doorstep grocery service which offers customers an alternative to plastic.
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I'm Simon Mellin, CEO and founder of The Modern Milkman, an app-based grocery delivery service revolutionizing the way we approach sustainability in daily life. My expertise stems from hands-on experience in spearheading a company that has witnessed remarkable growth, achieving a revenue increase of 1,000% in 2020 alone. What began as a small initiative with a few hundred customers has now expanded to more than 400 rounds, serving over 100,000 customers.
Our mission at The Modern Milkman is clear: to reduce waste and promote a sustainable lifestyle. This commitment is reflected in our product offerings, which include not only traditional items like milk, eggs, and cream but also an extensive range of eco-friendly options such as organic produce, homemade milkshakes, baked goods, and household essentials.
One of the standout features of our service is the emphasis on waste reduction. Our recent nationwide search for "Mini Waste Warriors" reveals a growing awareness of environmental issues among the public. While 70% of Brits express a desire to contribute to the planet, our research shows that 62% are not taking the simplest step at home to reduce waste—composting. I have personally spoken to Express.co.uk to underline the importance of composting and how it can be an accessible and impactful way to reuse kitchen and garden waste for the benefit of the environment.
Our commitment to environmental responsibility extends beyond individual actions. We actively engage with communities, as seen in initiatives like inviting Oldham community groups to participate in a mass litter pick. The alarming projections about the increasing plastic pollution in oceans by 2050, highlighted in our research, underscore the urgency of collective action.
The Modern Milkman is not just a grocery delivery service; it's a response to environmental challenges. Inspired by the documentary Blue Planet 2, our company was founded with the vision of being part of the solution. We leverage technology to bring a traditional service into the modern age, making sustainable living accessible to a wide audience.
Our dedication to reducing plastic usage is evident in our expansion plans and the introduction of plastic-free grocery deliveries across East Lancashire. We are not just delivering products; we are delivering a change in mindset. The success and popularity of our glass-bottled milk, as featured in articles discussing our impact on Pendle and Lancashire, demonstrate the growing appetite for sustainable alternatives.
In conclusion, The Modern Milkman is not just a delivery service; it's a movement, driven by a deep understanding of environmental challenges and a commitment to providing practical, sustainable solutions. Our growth, community engagement, and the positive reception from customers showcase the effectiveness of our approach. If you're looking to cut down on food waste and single-use plastics, The Modern Milkman is not just an option; it's a sustainable and eco-friendly way forward.
