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…
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.
Wandsworth
The tranquil borough of Wandsworth is governed by Wandsworth London Borough Council and enjoys a diverse range of local businesses.…
Drinks bottles labelled as biggest plastic pollutant
According to a report published by Earthwatch Europe and Plastic Oceans UK, plastic bottles are now the most common form…
Grant fund opens to scale paper cup recycling across the UK
Environmental charity, Hubbub, today announces the launch of The Cup Fund, to kick start paper cup recycling programmes in locations…
Hotel Chocolat & Tesco embark on plastic recycling schemes
It has been announced this week that Hotel Chocolat, the only company in the UK to grow cocoa on its…
Boat made from plastic waste set to tackle plastic pollution in rivers and canals
Environmental charity Hubbub announced yesterday that it is to launch a new vessel in the battle to clean up plastic…
SOCOTEC moves away from single-use plastic for analysis
SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, is cutting down on its use of single-use plastic…
Plastic waste threatening UK wildlife
The RSPCA has warned that British wildlife is under threat due to the sheer amounts of plastic waste that is…
Canary Wharf Group aims to cut 100,000 plastic bottles with UK’s first installation of trackable water refill stations in shopping malls
From this month, workers and visitors to Canary Wharf will be able to top up their water bottles on the…
Three in four people confused about how best to reduce environmental impact of plastic
New research released today by North London Waste Authority (NLWA) has found that the ‘Blue Planet effect’ has resulted in 69%…