Study ranks most ethical supermarkets in the UK
With so much public interest focussed around sustainability and ethical business practice, Ethical Consumer has this week released a report…
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.
Why is it important to recycle batteries?
We’ve all walked past the supermarket checkout and seen a bucket of old batteries sitting there – it’s not usually…
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…
How to prepare an office computer for recycling
Due to WEEE regulations introduced by the European Commission, it is now illegal for businesses to dispose of and mix…
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 are aluminium cans recycled?
Each time you drink a can of pop or open a tin of beans, you probably try to throw the…
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…