Brits not ashamed to waste food study finds
A new study by Sainsbury’s has found that only 3 per cent of UK households think that there is a…
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.
Air pollution costs global economy $5 trillion every year
Yesterday the World Bank put an estimate on “welfare cost” on the toll from indoor and outdoor pollution for the…
Costa Rica runs on 100 per cent renewable energy for two months straight
A popular holiday destination for people around the world, Costa Rica has been able to power its electricity grid entirely…
WRAP launches food waste initiative in the capital
A new behaviour initiative to prevent food waste has been launched by WRAP and Resource London that could save Londoners…
Scientists discover new way to extract gold from mobile phones
After it was announced that Apple had been able to source £28 million in gold from old iPhones in 2015,…
Pressure mounts over microbeads ban
As more than a third of fish caught in British waters are found to contain plastic microbeads, pressure is mounting…
Over 300,000 tonnes of recycling being diverted to landfill sites
After submitting a freedom of information (FOI) request, the BBC has learned that 338,000 tonnes of recyclable material in 2013/14…
Shirley Rodrigues appointed Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy in London
New London mayor Sadiq Kahn has announced that the acting executive director for climate change at the Children’s Investment Fund…
WRAP requests more involvement in Recycle Week 2016
The Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) has called for more involvement and participation from local authorities and community groups…
World’s largest windfarm to be built on Yorkshire coast
An offshore site consisting of 300 wind turbines is to be built near Hornsea and is expected to generate enough…