Dangers of Fly Tipping – Costs and Health
We’ve all seen locations that have fallen victim to fly tipping, whether they are disused plots of land in urban…
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.
What is a circular economy?
An idea that can be claimed by individuals ranging from the 1960s through to the late 1970s, a circular economy…
Can carbon capturing actually save the planet?
It may come as no surprise to learn that 2015 is on track to becoming the warmest year since records…
How is biodegradability measured?
It is quite common for people to believe what they are told – especially when a piece of information comes…
Electrical waste: a literal gold mine that no one can be bothered with
At the end of August it was reported by Reuters that Europe has failed to meet its electronic recycling goals…
How many times can paper be recycled?
Paper is one of the materials most commonly recycled in the home, with many households now having a bin just…
How is glass recycled?
Glass recycling is one of the longest-running ways in which many of us have helped the environment, with glass bottle…
How are aluminium cans recycled?
Each time you drink a can of pop or open a tin of beans, you probably try to throw the…
Washing your clothes at 30°C, is it better?
Many of us who are of a certain age will remember television commercials telling us to wash our clothes at…
How to cut down on food waste every day
Food waste is a huge concern for the UK – as much as a fifth of food purchased by British…