Environmental crime world’s fourth largest illicit enterprise
The UN and Interpol have released a joint report stating that environmental crime is now the world’s fourth largest crime,…
Waste Disposal
Waste disposal is the name given to the collection, transportation and eventual disposal of both commercial and domestic waste. It refers to the material that is produced through human being activity and business activity. The material is managed and disposed of in order to avoid any adverse affects to human health and the environment. Through recycling, waste is managed in such a way that further resources can be gained from it, this includes waste in all states (liquid, solid and gas).
Waste disposal methods vary depending on the nature of the waste and the material in question, some materials are much more stringently regulated than others, such as clinical waste and radioactive waste). Disposal methods also differ depending on the environment and the authority placed in charge.
Below you will find articles relating to waste disposal methods, including collection, transportation and the disposal/recycling of materials.
Are biodegradable plastics actually good for the environment?
According to a UN report, biodegradable plastic, seen by many as a clean solution to ocean waste, provides a ‘false…
Radioactive waste: what you need to know
It’s not often that someone will ever have to deal with radioactive waste. But for those who do have to…
Free farm waste exemptions now available online
Agricultural businesses can now apply for waste exemptions online with the Environmental Agency and the Department for Environment, Food &…
Waste firm told to clean up act after causing fly infestation
A waste treatment facility in Derbyshire has been banned from accepting any further waste after locals were reportedly “besieged” by…
How are batteries recycled?
The battery recycling process is coming of age, and can even be profitable if the right numbers of the right…
Recycling in the office: what you need to know
Recycling office waste can help to improve the environmental profile of your business, with positive implications for your brand reputation…
Tesco to donate all waste food to charity by end of year
Less than a month after Ethical Consumer ranked leading supermarkets in terms of ethical responsibility, Tesco has announced that it…
Are coffee pods bad for the environment?
Coffee pods have changed the way many of us wake up in the mornings, with mess-free, fuss-free versions of coffee…
France introduces ‘doggy bag law’ to help cut down on restaurant food waste
As part of a new campaign to cut food waste, French law decrees that restaurants must now provide containers for…