What are sustainable toys?
Toy industry sustainability was low on the list of priorities throughout the second half of the 20th century, when even…
Recycling ♻
Over the past 20 years or so, recycling has become a large part of everyday life, both privately and commercially. In 2013 it was announced that 43.5 per cent of the UK’s municipal waste was recycled, composted, or broken down by anaerobic digestion.
The EU waste Framework Directive states that a 50 per cent minimum household recycling target must be met by 2020, alongside a 70 per cent target for construction and demolition waste.
Here at Commercial Waste, we regularly report and cover recycling and waste stories from across the UK and Europe.
Ranging from new technologies and innovations, through to new requirements and regulations – Commercial Waste is here to keep businesses across the UK informed on the latest commercial recycling news. We also cover specific topics such as battery recycling, glass recycling and plastic recycling.
Paper recycling benefits: What you need to know
There are many paper recycling benefits. Explore the advantages of recycling paper with Commercial Waste, from protecting the planet to boosting the economy.
Everything you need to know about nanoplastics
You may have heard of microplastics, but did you know there’s such a thing as nanoplastics? The tiny particles have…
Data reveals rapid rise in innovation in easier to recycle plastics
From a global perspective, Europe and the US are leading innovation in plastic recycling and alternative plastics technologies, a new…
FMCG and retail leaders join forces to boost flexible plastic recycling in UK
Five of the UK’s largest branded manufacturers: Mars UK, Mondelēz International, Nestlé, PepsiCo and Unilever, have collaborated to form a £1 million fund to help…
Bring Back Your Pringles! Pringles tubes now included in Bring Bank scheme
The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE UK) and Sonoco Europe have signed an agreement that provides a…
Eco water fountains to hit the UK ahead of World Water Day
Consumers keen to do their bit to tackle single-use plastic by refilling their water bottles will now also have the…
UK Cup Fund boosts recycling by 35 million paper cups per year
Environmental charity, Hubbub, today announces the first winners of The Cup Fund – the U.K.’s largest grant fund to bolster and scale paper cup recycling.
Reducing Single Use Plastic In London: MIW Wins Thames Water Contract To Roll Out 100 Outdoor Drinking Water Fountains
British firm, MIW Water Cooler Experts, is working with Thames Water and the Mayor of London to encourage people to…
SOCOTEC Supports Research of the ‘Plastic Problem’ with Microplastic Analysis
SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, is now providing microplastic analysis as a commercial service…