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…
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.
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”…
Contraceptive pills changing fish genders in rivers
Due to contraceptive pills being flushed down toilets and drains, a dramatic effect is taking place in British rivers, wherein…
Recycling to hit 75 per cent mark by 2040
Speaking at the Resourcing the Future Conference in London, WRAP chief executive Marcus Gover said that he was “sure” that…
Coca-Cola meets 50,000 tonne recycling mark
Cola-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has recycled 50,000 tonnes of plastic since 2012 and now celebrates five years of investing in…
Climate change putting world food trade and supplies at risk
With 1.3 billion tonnes of food being wasted every year around the world a new study has found that some…