Recycling in the office: what you need to know
Recycling office waste can help to improve the environmental profile of your business, with positive implications for your brand reputation…
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.
Brexit and recycling – what next?
It’s been called a potentially wasted opportunity but also a “red herring” for the recycling sector – so what impact…
Starbucks pledges to reduce waste with customer discounts
Due to the fact that the UK throws away 2.5 billion paper cups every year, Starbucks has announced a new…
How to eliminate everyday cooking waste
Whether you’re preparing food at home, in a catering establishment or in any other setting, for many people the issue…
Red energy: rotten tomatoes could fuel the future
With supermarkets in the UK now discounting large quantities of misshaped fruits and vegetables, scientists in the United States have…
Tesco to donate all waste food to charity by end of year
Less than a month after Ethical Consumer ranked leading supermarkets in terms of ethical responsibility, Tesco has announced that it…
Five energy efficiency tips for offices
Offices might seem naturally energy efficient – many modern office interiors are airy, open spaces designed for comfort, but that…
Are coffee pods bad for the environment?
Coffee pods have changed the way many of us wake up in the mornings, with mess-free, fuss-free versions of coffee…
Minimising pub and bar waste
Pubs and bars face many of the same waste issues as other businesses, for example dealing with packaging from delivered…
North Yorkshire County Council set to end recycling scheme
Despite the warnings of two charities, North Yorkshire County Council are set to end a recycling scheme that rewards organisations…