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…
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.
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…
Hubbub announces plans for 100 UK Community Fridges by the end of 2020
The world’s first Community Fridge Network will double in size by the end of 2020 thanks to National Lottery funding, environmental…
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…
Restaurants could save money from cutting waste
A new study, conducted across 12 countries, has found that for every £1 of waste cut in restaurants, £7 could…
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…
Fashion brands failing on sustainability
A new report published by the government’s Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) investigating the sustainability of the fashion industry has said…
Save a Crust workshops launched to help households make the most of their loaves
Across the UK, 1.2 billion bread crusts are binned each year as one in five people overlook the end slices…