Food manufacturers smash waste reduction targets
According to new reports released by the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP), food manufacturers and retailers signed up to…
Business Recycling
As a business, there are many reasons why you should recycle - not only is it a great way to cut down on your waste disposal costs, but there are also the environmental benefits that it will bring your local community.
Recycling can also bring about a certain prestige and positive reputation within the local community, especially if you advocate and encourage your customers to recycle as well, as part of your ongoing commitment.
When you plan your company's business recycling program, it's important to set realistic objectives along with long term aims. Most businesses set out to achieve these two objectives (at minimum): 1; reducing waste disposal and collection costs and 2; reducing their impact on the local environment.
How to prepare an office computer for recycling
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Can The Plastic Bag Charge Make an Environmental Difference?
Recently, news has been full of talk and public opinion polls on England’s 5p plastic bag charge, which begins on…
Why SMEs should dig recycling
Recycling business waste has never been easier. Although some SMEs consider recycling a waste of time, there are genuine profitable…
How many times can paper be recycled?
Paper is one of the materials most commonly recycled in the home, with many households now having a bin just…
How is glass recycled?
Glass recycling is one of the longest-running ways in which many of us have helped the environment, with glass bottle…
How to cut down on food waste every day
Food waste is a huge concern for the UK – as much as a fifth of food purchased by British…