Innovative new campaign For Fish’s Sake launches to help tackle litter in the Thames
New research conducted by Censuswide in April 2017 found that half of Londoners admitted to squeezing litter into bins that…
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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.
Coca-Cola begins sourcing from renewable energy
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has announced that it has begun sourcing its electricity from 100 per cent renewable sources. Launching…
Recycling body criticises food packaging
The Recycling Association has branded both Pringles tubes and Lucozade Sport bottles as “villains” of the recycling world. Named in…
Lib Dems call for Zero Waste Act in election manifesto
The liberal democrats in their newly published manifesto have pledged to introduce an act that will include an overhaul of…
Pacific island found buried under tonnes of waste
Henderson Island in the South Pacific has been found covered by 17.6 tonnes of plastic – amounting to 38 million…
Unilever develops technology to recycle billions of plastic sachets
In order to curb plastic sachets from entering the world’s oceans, Unilever has created a new system for recovery and…
Cafés and restaurants urged to offer free water to cut plastic waste
Keep Britain Tidy has urged cafes and restaurants to offer customers free water to reduce plastic bottle waste and pollution.…
Litter firm hands out £500,000 in fines as councils told to curb punishments
A private company hired by Liverpool City Council has handed out £500,000 in fines in just eight weeks. The Liverpool…
Co-op to reduce landfill through pizza packaging
The supermarket giant has announced that it is to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill by remodelling its…
£3 billion Manchester waste disposal contract ended early
Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) has terminated its contract with Viridor 17 years early. The authority signed the contract…