UK to meet 2017 packaging recycling targets
According to a report released by the National Packaging Waste Database (NPWD), the UK is currently on course to meet…
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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.
Coffee cups saved from landfill come back to life to make Manchester’s gardens greener
Manchester’s Centenary Gardens at Old Trafford are set to be adorned with the first recycled products to be made from…
UK threatens to send nuclear waste to EU if deal remains unreached
Britain has warned the EU that if no nuclear waste deal is reached during the Brexit negotiations, it will return…
Samsung puts Note 7 phones on the recycling scrapheap
Since their second and final recall in October 2016, Samsung has now pledged to recycle or reuse 157 tonnes of…
Households could save £600 million per year by scrapping use by dates
A government report written by Defra has found that by scrapping use by dates in favour of best before labels…
Coca-Cola to double amount of recycled plastic in bottles by 2020
Coca-Cola has announced that it will increase the amount of recycled in its bottles to 50 per cent by 2020,…
Recycling Week 2017 theme announced by WRAP
Resource charity WRAP has confirmed that Recycle Week 2017 will run from Monday September 25 to Sunday October 1. With…
France to ban sale of diesel and petrol cars by 2040
France has revealed plans to ban all petrol and diesel vehicles by 2040, its environment minister has announced. Nicolas Hulot,…
Sainsbury’s releases smart labels to cut food waste
The supermarket giant has launched a smart packaging label to alert customers to when food is about to expire within…
Space detective agency hired to spot illegal waste sites
In a deal that resembles something more out of a James Bond film than real life, a “space detective agency”…