Dealing with the disposal of branded books often requires destruction services to ensure waste is fully destroyed and dealt with appropriately. As a publishing business, this company needed help destroying and recycling over 6000 books. As specialists in both secure destruction and book recycling services, we were able to help this...
Train Care & Maintenance Business Case Study
As specialists in hazardous waste, we recently received an enquiry from a railway train care business looking for help disposing of paint waste. Offering quick collections nationwide, our team got back to them swiftly to remove the large volumes of paint efficiently. The waste included mixed paint tins, which must be...
What Is Producer Responsibility?
Key Takeaways If your annual turnover is between £1 - £2 million and you're responsible for supplying or importing more than 25 tonnes of packaging in the UK, the Extended Producer Responsibility applies to you. The producer responsibility system operates by placing legal obligations on businesses to manage the environmental...
Computer Waste Statistics
Key Takeaways There are almost 350 million tonnes of unrecycled e-waste on earth WEEE makes up 70% of all toxic waste in the world In the UK around 25% of people throw away old computers at the tip rather than recycling them From computers to mobile phones, electronic devices are...
What Toxic Chemical Is Produced By Waste At Landfill?
Key Takeaways According to studies, landfill gas contains 45% to 60% methane and 40% to 60% carbon dioxide. The liquid produced at landfill sites is called leachate. The UK government plans to limit municipal waste going to landfills by 2035 to only 10% or less of the total amount of...
Zero Waste Christmas Ideas For Businesses
The festive season often calls for big parties, decorations, a team dinner, games, and gifts. If your office loves to celebrate the Christmas season, we’re here to share a few sustainable ideas that can make your celebrations more eco-friendly and responsible. After all, spreading joy doesn’t have to come at...
Battery Waste Statistics 2024
Key Takeaways When batteries are recycled properly, up to 95% of their components can be used to make new batteries or other materials. Around 20,000 batteries end up in landfill sites across the UK every year. Over one year in the UK, approximately 17,386 tonnes of portable batteries were collected...
Examples of Improper Waste Disposal
Key Takeaways In the UK, approximately 70% of litter is food wrappers and packaging. Cigarette butts are the most littered item in the world, with 4.5 trillion cigarette butts littered around the world every year. Improper waste disposal examples include littering, illegal dumping, and throwing away recyclable materials. Improper waste...
Black Friday Waste Statistics
With the black Friday sales hitting the shops, many of us are jumping at the opportunity to grab some bargains for Christmas. However, with the black Friday sales comes a heap of waste that is bad for the environment.In this article, we are going to explore the environmental impact of...
Top Tips For Recycling In Schools
Due to the large volume and variety of waste materials produced, recycling in schools is essential. Managing waste effectively not only ensures your school reduces your environmental impact, but also shows young people a responsible outlook to managing waste.4 Top Tips To Increase Recycling In SchoolsClear Recycling PointsColour coding bins...