Brits take a break from recycling

Brits are the worst culprits when it comes to recycling while on holiday in France, says a new study.

Pierre & Vacances, a French self-catering accommodation provider, looked at recycling in more than 100 resorts in locations throughout France and found that packaging in English and from British brands was more commonly disposed of incorrectly than waste from any other nation.

“We don’t think that Brits are unwilling to recycle, rather that they don’t fully understand how it is done in France,” said UK & Ireland sales and marketing director Cathy Rankin.

“Not everyone would consider packing bags for life along with their ski equipment or beach towel however the whole of France is now plastic bag-free, so they are an essential piece of kit for grocery shopping while on holiday there.”

Following the study, Pierre & Vacances has created an infographic that advises visitors how to recycle correctly and travel with lower environmental impact in France.