Seventy communities set to reduce waste and cost as new funding announced for Community Fridge Network
The world’s first Community Fridge Network is set to expand thanks to £160,000 of National Lottery funding from Big Lottery…
Waste Management ♻
Waste management is an important aspect of all businesses. Not only does commercial waste management have an impact on the environment, but it is also the responsibility of all businesses in the UK to abide by the government’s duty of care – ensuring that businesses dispose of waste in a responsible and proper manner.
This duty is imposed by the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (section 33). It is therefore important that all businesses have waste collected by a contracted and approved waste carrier. A breach of this duty of care can cost a business up to £20,000 in a single fine.
Our editorial team are dedicated to bringing you the latest business waste management news, cutting insights and commentary and best practice tips and advice.
Our articles cover all aspects of business, commercial and industrial waste varying from bar and restaurant waste management to hazardous waste, electrical waste and liquid waste removal. Below you will find a selection of all our current articles, however if you are looking for a specific topic, please look to the right of the page.
Boat that used to be a tonne of plastic waste launches to tackle plastic pollution in UK waterways
‘Poly-Mer’ – the world’s first boat made from 99% recycled plastic waste – launches today from the Docklands Sailing and Watersports…
Toxic air kills 40,000 per year as most polluted cities are revealed
Research by the Royal College of Physicians has found that the air in 44 out of 51 British towns and…
Electric cars found to emit 50 per cent less emissions than diesel cars over lifetime
The Guardian has reported that electric cars emit 50 per cent less greenhouse gas than diesel vehicles over an average…
£510 million a year spent on Halloween costumes, but seven million outfits ended up in the bin last year
New research released today reveals that increasing numbers of Halloween outfits are ending up in the bin after only one wear,…
Plastic bottle deposit return schemes could save councils £35m a year
According to a new report, councils across England could save £35 million a year if there was an introduction of…
Londoners breathing in toxic air as standard
It has been revealed that every single person living in London is breathing in, daily, air that exceeds global guidelines…
Renewable energy dominates as installation rises globally
The UK has set a landmark for clean energy use as the National Grid announced at the end of September…
178 million used batteries hoarded in UK homes and millions more end up in landfill
New research released today by the environmental charity Hubbub and compliance scheme Ecosurety reveals that six in ten people in the…
Tesco to cut food waste with suppliers
Tesco has convinced 24 of its biggest suppliers to begin publishing food waste data for their operations over the next 12…