In a 2019 survey carried out by Biffa, they found that the UK produces the highest amount of food waste in Europe. We throw away an estimated 14 million tonnes of food waste each year, according to the European Commission. That’s almost twice the amount as Sweden and Spain, and in comparison to the 2nd … Continued
The Department for the Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the UK Government have ambitious goals to protect our climate, drive green growth, and reduce unnecessary waste. One way in which they plan to do this is by successfully implementing the Extended Producer Responsibility scheme (EPR). After a recent consultation, DEFRA released a publication … Continued
Homes, businesses, schools all create varying levels and types of waste. Whilst much of our waste can be recycled, there are still some forms of waste that are classed as general domestic waste and its end of life is landfill. There are some types that are unrecyclable – wet wipes, black plastic, tissues to name … Continued
Keep Britain Tidy shares the shocking statistic that more than two million pieces of litter are dropped in the UK every day. This costs the taxpayers over £1 billion a year for street cleaning around UK streets, beaches, and countrysides. As we celebrate another year of the GB Spring Clean, it highlights the problems with … Continued
Cleaning, hygiene, recycling, and good waste management are 4 areas of our expertise, and sectors we have adapted and evolved within over the past 4 decades. Our products not only capture and contain the waste and recyclables, but they are also helping to keep our planet a cleaner, greener, and more resourceful place to live. … Continued
Waste creation is an unavoidable aspect of life, for individuals, households, and businesses. From rubbish that is sent to landfills, to waste which can be recycled, this must all be managed in an appropriate manner to best facilitate the planet. This is where the importance of good waste management comes into play. What waste goes … Continued
Our streets, countrysides, beaches, and waterways are often plagued with litter and waste, not only is this an unappealing sight, but it is also damaging to our environment and wildlife. Even for those who may have not witnessed or noticed a litter problem themselves, media and online outlets such as social media, are quick to … Continued
January is often a time for change, many of us begin our New Years Resolutions, whether this is a new diet, a new hobby, or trying to improve on something. Usually, these New Years Resolutions are broken before the end of January, and old habits return. The best way to make sure the new practices … Continued
January has come round again, and as we make plans for 2022, many of us have ambitious plans on how to make the new year a success. Over the past few years, more and more of us have shown an interest in sustainability and supporting a circular economy – many of these newfound interests get … Continued
We have bid farewell to 2021, yet another unpredictable and often challenging year. Supply and demand issues, container shortages, price increases, coupled with ongoing Coronavirus struggles, all made their mark during last year. Whilst we look forward to 2022, we may have to still tackle a few of these hurdles, but this year, we can … Continued