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 2025
Key Takeaways E-waste generation is forecast to exceed 80 million metric tons by 2030. There are almost 350 million tonnes of un-recycled 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...
What Toxic Chemical Is Produced By Waste At Landfill?
What Toxic Chemical Is Produced By Waste At Landfill? Key Takeaways Landfill gas contains methane and carbon dioxide, produced when organic waste decomposes without sufficient oxygen. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. Landfill leachate can contain ammonia compounds, dissolved organic matter and heavy metals, creating...
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 2025
Battery Waste Statistics for 2026 Key Takeaways The UK collected 20,210.226 tonnes of waste portable batteries in 2025, according to the Environment Agency's final battery data. The UK portable battery collection rate reached 45.13% in 2025, exceeding the 45% target. Battery recycling helps recover valuable materials and reduces the need...
Examples of Improper Waste Disposal
Examples of Improper Waste Disposal Key Takeaways Improper waste disposal includes littering, illegal dumping and throwing away recyclable materials instead of recycling them. In England, local authorities recorded 1.26 million fly-tipping incidents in 2024/25, a 9% increase compared with 2023/24, according to the latest official figures published by Defra in...
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...