Patagonia’s conflicting green consumerism
Fast fashion brands are regularly criticised for their lack of sustainability and ethicality, greenwashing, and non-existing corporate responsibility. On the…
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.
Grocery store efforts towards less packaging
The FMCG industry creates a lot of avoidable plastic waste. Commercial Waste examines zero stores and supermarket targets in packaging waste reduction.
How the beauty industry is feeding plastic to you and the planet
The beauty industry is a huge driver for plastic consumption. Learn how to avoid microplastic and replace plastic products with natural alternatives.
Starbucks and Hubbub launch first ever airport reusable cup trial with Gatwick Airport
Today, Starbucks and Hubbub are launching the first airport reusable cup trial in partnership with Gatwick Airport. The trial will…
SOCOTEC Supports Research of the ‘Plastic Problem’ with Microplastic Analysis
SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, is now providing microplastic analysis as a commercial service…
Fashion retailers leading sustainability trend by trialling new business models
The London Waste and Recycling Board (LWARB) and QSA Partners have today announced that they are working with a number…
How to drink your morning pod coffee guilt free
In 1990 Americans John Sylvain and Peter Dragone invented the K-Cup, a single use coffee pod filled with ground coffee,…
Amazon’s mission towards sustainability – genuine or a gimmick?
The traditional “take, make, dispose” retail model combined with increasing demand for next day delivery has led to more delivery…
Parents left feeling trapped by pollution in UK cities
Fifty nine per cent of parents say they would move house to escape air pollution if they could afford it,…
Eleven billion items of packaging wasted by British workers every year
From sandwich boxes, to crisps and napkins, British workers’ ‘lunch on the go’ habit is generating 10.7 billion items of…