Waltham Forest’s First Community Fridge launches in Leytonston
On Monday 17th September Transition Leytonstone are proudly launching London’s fifth Community Fridge and the first of its kind in…
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.
Cornwall recycling rates rise beyond targets
On 10 September Cornwall Council announced that it had achieved a recycling rate of 42% for the first time for…
#OneLess and the Mayor of London announce new drinking water fountains across London in the fight against ocean plastic
Today the Mayor of London, the #OneLess campaign and MIW Water Cooler Experts announce the installation of three new public…
Canary Wharf Group aims to cut 100,000 plastic bottles with UK’s first installation of trackable water refill stations in shopping malls
From this month, workers and visitors to Canary Wharf will be able to top up their water bottles on the…
Three in four people confused about how best to reduce environmental impact of plastic
New research released today by North London Waste Authority (NLWA) has found that the ‘Blue Planet effect’ has resulted in 69%…
Could your recycled material end up on a landfill?
The National Audit Office (NAO) has warned that over half of packaging being sent for recycling is actually going abroad…
Advisers urge government to switch to green energy
The infrastructure report recently released by the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC), states that the UK must seize a “golden” opportunity…
Public found to be frustrated over recycling
According to a report published by the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC), the public are frustrated by the complexities surrounding recycling.…
Illegal levels of air pollution linked to death of child
The death of a nine year-old child has been directly linked to air pollution, the first to be attributed to…
Industry giants join forces to tackle ‘on-the-go’ recycling
The environmental behaviour change charity Hubbub and recycling compliance scheme Ecosurety are bringing together a unique partnership of big businesses…