Great Barrier Reef suffers from bleaching as info is censored from Unesco report
It has been reported by The Guardian that all references to bleaching at the Great Barrier Reef have been scrubbed from…
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.
Sainsbury’s trial ‘selfie fridges’ in bid to cut food waste
In a bid to help customers cut down on food waste, Sainsbury’s is giving families fridges installed with small cameras…
Glastonbury Festival fined after major human waste leak
Glastonbury Festival has been fined £31,000 by a district judge after human waste was found to have leaked into a…
Where do recycled clothes go?
Recycling clothes is one of the many ways in which textiles find a new lease of life – others include…
Free farm waste exemptions now available online
Agricultural businesses can now apply for waste exemptions online with the Environmental Agency and the Department for Environment, Food &…
Waste firm told to clean up act after causing fly infestation
A waste treatment facility in Derbyshire has been banned from accepting any further waste after locals were reportedly “besieged” by…
How are batteries recycled?
The battery recycling process is coming of age, and can even be profitable if the right numbers of the right…
OLIO the food-saving app: review
Introducing OLIO, the Android application that can help small businesses and everyday people share surplus food. Released over a year…
Solution to smog deaths sought across globe
It’s no secret that air pollution in UK cities is beyond what is considered acceptable. In the capital alone, polluted…
Time-shifting energy use could save UK £1 billion
The UK’s carbon emissions could be slashed and energy costs reduced by up to £1 billion just by slightly shifting…