UK recycling lags behind European neighbours: experts say better education is key
As a new study reveals that most UK households are confused about what they can recycle and where, the waste…
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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.
Biffa says “Recycle Right” on Earth Day 2021
To support Earth Day’s 2021 campaign, Restore our Earth, Biffa wants to help people to ‘recycle right’ and make sure the right items…
BIFFA partners with Ride for Freedom as part of the campaign against Modern Day Slavery
Biffa Ride for Freedom, the social enterprise that undertakes inspiring cycling challenges to raise awareness of Modern Slavery. Biffa is fully committed…
Bring Back Your Pringles! Pringles tubes now included in Bring Bank scheme
The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE UK) and Sonoco Europe have signed an agreement that provides a…
Eco water fountains to hit the UK ahead of World Water Day
Consumers keen to do their bit to tackle single-use plastic by refilling their water bottles will now also have the…
Biffa joins ambitious climate change scheme
Biffa, the UK’s leading sustainable waste management company has joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), setting science-based emission reduction targets…
Food Waste in America – How the US is Tackling the Problem
As a world-leading agricultural producer, and home to some of the most recognizable and globally successful food-based brands, it’s fair…
Biowise helps St Gemma’s raise over £28k
Biowise Limited last month supported a team of over 50 staff and volunteers from St Gemma’s Hospice in Leeds with their…
From Glitter to Turkeys to Bubble Wrap: Biffa Clears Up Christmas Recycling Confusion
Biffa is helping baffled Brits understand what they should put in their recycling bins this Christmas, with advice on what…
102 million disposable facemasks thrown away in the UK each week would cover Wembley Pitch 232 times over
A new campaign to encourage the nation to switch to reusable facemasks has been launched today, as research for North…