New research reveals dark side of Black Friday and waste purchases
Since its introduction to the UK by Amazon in 2010, Black Friday has snowballed, with spending in 2015 exceeding £1…
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.
Recycling rates climbing across Europe
Data recently published by the European Environment Agency (EEA) shows that recycling rates throughout the majority of countries are rising…
Hotel breakfast buffets under fire amid food waste concerns
Food waste activist Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has given evidence to MPs investigating waste in the Commons Environment Committee and has described…
Interview with Adam Smith from The Real Junk Food Project
In September we reported on the UK’s first food waste supermarket in Leeds. The warehouse supermarket, as part of The…
Climate change affecting all life on planet
Researchers in Australia have revealed that climate change is now affecting almost every living creature on the planet. The study,…
Researchers develop rewritable paper
Scientists at the Shandong University in China have developed a new material made from tungsten oxide and a common polymer…
What the Trump administration might mean to the Environment
With news that reality tv star and climate change denier Donald Trump has been voted in as the 45th US…
Sainsbury’s invests another million into food waste problem
Unveiled today in Birmingham, Sainsbury’s has launched a new fund to help tackle the problem of food waste throughout the…
Scotland generated enough wind energy to power 87 per cent of homes in October
According to figures released by WWF Scotland, wind turbines in the country have provided almost enough electricity to supply the…
£4 billion hidden in waste streams claims report
A new report by Veolia has stated that three business sectors in the UK are generating 13 million tonnes of…