Tired of Overflowing Bins? How Households Are Saving Space & Cutting Clutter by Compacting Soft Plastics

If you live in the UK, you are probably all too familiar with the frustration of dealing with soft plastics. Bread bags, crisp packets and food wrappers seem to multiply overnight, taking over kitchen cupboards and making recycling feel like a never-ending job. Since most councils do not collect soft plastics at the kerbside, families are left to store these items until the next drop-off at a supermarket or recycling point. The result is often overflowing bags, cluttered cupboards and bins that fill up much faster than you would like.

Overflowing carrier bags and cluttered cupboards are not just unsightly. They make recycling feel like a chore that is hard to keep up with. As the volume of soft plastic waste grows, so does the number of bin bags you use. With councils across the UK tightening waste collection policies, managing soft plastics has become even more of a challenge for households. For families in smaller flats or shared homes, space is at a premium and every extra bag of plastic can mean a messier, more cramped living space.

This is where The Shrinker! makes a real difference. The device compresses soft plastics by up to 70 per cent, turning a week’s worth of wrappers into a single, neat bundle. Instead of stuffing bags and bins with bulky plastics, The Shrinker! lets you reclaim your kitchen space and keep your recycling routine under control.

One Wholly Shrink! customer summed up the experience perfectly:
“Love my Wholly Shrink!! So much easier and tidier to recycle soft plastics. I no longer have big cumbersome bags of plastic to take to the shop or piling up in my laundry before returning them!”

By shrinking your soft plastics, you can fit more into each trip to the recycling point. This reduces hassle and the number of journeys you need to make. For busy families or anyone living in a flat or small home, saving space is a huge win. Plus, with fewer bin bags and less overflow, managing your household waste becomes simpler and less disruptive to your routine.

The Shrinker! takes the guesswork out of soft plastic recycling. Designed specifically for flexible soft plastics, it helps you avoid common mistakes and makes it easy to keep your recycling routine on track. With less clutter, fewer overflowing bins and a more organised home, you can be confident that your efforts are making a real difference - both for your household and the environment.

Survey results back this up. 85% of new recyclers said The Shrinker! was a key influence in starting to recycle soft plastics and 84% of existing recyclers said it helped them maintain the habit.

“So easy to have on the counter and use all the time. Rubbish bin now noticeably emptier!” shared one delighted customer.

If you are ready to take the stress and clutter out of soft plastic recycling, The Shrinker! could be the small change that makes a big difference. You’ll save space, cut clutter and finally get on top of your recycling game. With a tidier kitchen, fewer hassles and a routine that feels manageable, it is a simple step towards a more organised home and a smarter approach to recycling.