What Is Hazardous Waste?Hazardous waste is classed as any waste that is harmful to human health or the environment. The four characteristics include corrosive wastes, radioactive wastes, and ignitable wastes. Treatment, storage and disposal of hazardous waste should be careful and in line with the hazardous waste regulations that the...
How To Reduce Chemical Waste
Minimising Chemical Waste At Your BusinessChemicals are used by various sectors and can be a huge waste stream for many organisations. Hazardous chemical waste in particular, poses a threat to human health and the planet: We produce 400 million tons of hazardous waste each year, globally. In order to minimise...
How To Dispose Of Chemical Waste Effectively
Disposing Of Chemical WasteDisposing of chemical waste safely involves the help of a specialist waste management team to remove waste materials and dispose of at licensed facilities. When you dispose of your hazardous items, special care must be taken into consideration due to the waste being harmful to human health...
What Is Hazardous Waste And The Correct Disposal Process
Does Your Business Create Hazardous Waste?Hazardous waste is classified as any waste which is harmful to human health or the environment. This type of waste must be disposed of and recycled where possible to ensure limited damage is done to the environment and your safety is not at risk. The...
5 Ways Technology Is Providing a More Sustainable Future
Living more sustainability has now become a must in 2022 as the threat of climate change is more prominent than ever. Consumers are making changes in their lifestyle to live more sustainability and over half of consumers are now likely to purchase eco-friendly products wherever possible. Technology has no doubt...
6 Ways To Make Your Office More Sustainable
There is no doubt everyone needs to do their bit when it comes to the climate crisis the world has found itself in. There are some simple steps people can take which will make a big improvement to the crisis but are businesses doing enough to help the environment at...
Where Can I Put My Cardboard To Be Recycled?
Organisations of all sizes produce waste of some sorts, whether that be paper and cardboard, plastic, or other general materials. With the world waking up to the devastating impact that wrong disposal of waste is having on the planet, most businesses have started a recycling program, or are just getting...
Pandora Achieve Carbon Neutral Product Certification
The prestige jewellery brand Pandora hopes to become more sustainable than ever by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The world's largest jewellery brand has made changes in its manufacturing processes and material selection which has helped Pandora achieve carbon neutral product certification. This article will also cover what it means to...
Lucozade Sports Bottles To Be Made From Recycled Plastic By The End Of 2021
The soft drinks brand Lucozade has been in business for almost one hundred years in the UK. By June 2021, it was announced that Lucozade Sport bottles will be completely made from recycled plastic by the end of the year. Statista Research Department (2020) estimated that over three and a...
Mobile Household Recycling Centres Head To The Streets Of Birmingham
The bustling city of Birmingham has made efforts to reduce the city’s production of waste due to an increase of fly-tipping. Birmingham City Council has funded a new initiative this summer (2021) to improve recycling rates and clean the streets in a bid to be more sustainable and presentable. Leaving...