Powerful deal to phase out greenhouse gases reached by over 150 countries
On Saturday morning at an international meeting in Rwanda, 197 countries agreed to phase out harmful hydrofluorocarbons (otherwise known as…
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.
Lockheed Martin spend big in waste-to-energy building spree
American global aerospace, defence and advanced technologies company Lockheed Martin has signed a teaming-up agreement with CoGen Limited to create…
Interview with Gavin Ellis from the #1MoreShot project
Yesterday we reported on giant coffee bins that have been placed on Oxford Road in Manchester as part of the #1MoreShot…
Giant coffee cup bins descend on Manchester
As part of a new campaign to reduce paper cup waste, sustainability charity, Hubbub, has placed 11 coffee cup shaped…
SMEs yearn for sustainability poll finds
A survey conducted by Haven Power, a biomass energy specialist, has found that out of 100 SMEs interviewed, 72 per…
UK’s coffee cups to take 30 years to degrade
Scientists have warned that almost none of the five billion paper cups thrown away are recycled, and that the ones…
One use plastic bag charge hailed as success as Tesco saves 1.5 billion bags
Shopping giant Tesco has announced that over 1.5 billion bags have been saved since the introduction of the single use…
Illegal waste operators costing UK £1 billion a year
The amount of illegal waste sites being discovered is on the rise according to the Environmental Agency, costing the UK…
Coca-Cola HBC pledges to clean up waste and recycle targets
Leading Coca-Cola bottling company, Coca Cola HBC unveiled a range of sustainability goals last week. The targets, based on the…
How to dispose of household asbestos in Leeds
A building material that was used extensively throughout the 20th century and used in housing up until 2000, it is…