Polluted air affects 92% of global population
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has stated that nine out of 10 people on the planet breathe polluted air, which…
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.
Coffee to become next climate change victim?
Already threatening a range of crops, the next victim of climate change might well be coffee plants according to a…
UK’s first food waste supermarket opens in Leeds
Located on the Grangefield Industrial Estate in Pudsey, the UK’s first food waste supermarket has opened. With food donated by…
UK to ratify Paris climate deal before end of year says May
The prime minister has for the first time acknowledged Britain’s commitment to the Paris climate deal – despite pledging to…
Labour plans on all councils to collect food waste
Shadow Environment Secretary, Rachael Maskell, has called for legislation to force councils to collect food waste according to an exclusive…
France bans plastic cutlery in bid to cut plastic pollution
Coming into effect in 2020, France has passed a major ban on plastic cups and cutlery. The country has rolled…
General Motors to run entirely on renewable energy by 2050
American multination corporation, General Motors (GM), has pledged to run entirely on renewable energy by 2050. The company operates in…
Ninety NGOs launch plastic waste reduction initiative
A ground-breaking global vision for a future free from plastic pollution by a network of 90 non-governmental organisations was announced…
One third of people don’t know how to recycle
A new poll carried out by Viridor has found that 63 per cent of householders are puzzled about what kind…
Bio waste: scientists develop method to convert energy from fish scales
Scientists in India have developed a way for raw fish scales to be recycled into an energy harvester for electronics.…