A STUDY shows the best place across England for recycling - and it is good news for Dorset.

According to Priory Direct, a planet-friendly packaging retailer, recycling gives existing materials a new life, instead of relying on and depleting natural resources - and recycling also uses considerably less water and 75 per cent less energy during manufacturing, as well as emitting less pollution compared to harvesting and creating using raw materials.

Ahead of Global Recycling Day on Friday (March 18), Priory Direct has revealed the top 10 best places for recycling – with Dorset sitting in eighth place.

The best performing local authority in England is St Albans (64.2 per cent), second is South Oxfordshire (63.6 per cent), third is Three Rivers (63.1 per cent), fourth is Vale of White Horse (62.6 per cent), fifth is Surrey Heath (61.3 per cent), sixth is East Riding of Yorkshire (60.8 per cent), seventh is North Somerset (60.4 per cent), eighth is Dorset (60.1 per cent), ninth is East Devon (60 per cent), and 10th is Tandridge (59.9 per cent).

Lauren Churcher from Priory Direct, said: "The most crucial thing here which won’t change regardless of who regulates recycling is that the attitude amongst residents in Dorset is spot on – they know what to do with their waste and they’re acting accordingly and should be recognised for doing so. They’re having an impact on the planet which they can be truly proud of."