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…
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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.
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…
New breed of drinking fountain on the rise as efforts grow to reduce use of plastic bottles
Summer 2017 has seen a tipping point in the battle to reduce the growing environmental problems caused by single use…
Starbucks to cut food prices to halt food waste
Starbucks has announced that it will cut food prices an hour before closing time in order to save food from…
StreetsAhead campaign launches to clean up Brighton & Hove
Over the bank holiday weekend, visitors to Brighton & Hove’s beaches came across some unusual reminders to use a bin…
Drinking fountains introduced as Borough Market announces plan to be plastic-free in six months
Today sees the introduction of free drinking water fountains at renowned food destination, Borough Market. The move is accompanied by…
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…
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…