Another Tower Hamlets resident believes the borough should be looking to her country of birth for inspiration when it comes to improving its recycling rates.
Environmental artist Sylvietta is originally from Milan, where recycling has been taken seriously for decades.
There, instead of collecting all recycling together in one bag, people have various bins for the recycling of food, paper, plastic, metals and glass, as well as a bin for general waste.
Italy is one of the top countries for recycling in Europe, according to the EU, external.
At her flat in a local authority block in Bow, where she creates pictures and sculptures out of litter she has collected, she feels the council could learn a thing or two from the country.
“Italians are not famous for following rules, they are more creative. But if you’re fined regularly you embrace it,” says Sylvietta.
In Italy if one resident contaminates the wrong bin, the whole block can expect a fine, she explains.
“Unfortunately it requires a little bit of fear to respect the rules. Ultimately they are good for everyone.”