Coffee (paper) cup recycling is here and it’s here to stay! Simply Cups was the first dedicated disposable cup collection and recycling scheme in the UK and has been recycling paper cups since 2014. Continue reading “Benefits of Paper Cup Recycling”
Category: Industry
Advancing Towards Zero Waste Declaration
London mayor Sadiq Khan, along with 22 other cities, has signed an initiative run by C40 called Advancing Towards Zero Waste Declaration. This agreement has committed London to reduce the amount of waste generated by each citizen by 15%, cut the amount of waste sent to landfills and incineration by 50% and increase the diversion rate to 70%, all by 2030. Continue reading “Advancing Towards Zero Waste Declaration”
Changing Landfill Tax
Earlier this year, HMRC announced that it was changing Landfill Tax. This change included an increase from £86.10 to £88.85 per tonne for standard rate materials. On top of this change, many more people are now being held accountable for any unauthorised disposal of waste. This includes any person who “knowingly causes or facilitates” the illegal disposal. Continue reading “Changing Landfill Tax”
Electra Ride and Drive Experience Day
At Simply Waste Solutions, we’re committed to trialling the greenest technology available, and would like to invite you to experience a fully electric refuse collection vehicle (RCV). Continue reading “Electra Ride and Drive Experience Day”
Joining More Road Safety Initiatives
Simply Waste Solutions is always looking for ways it can improve on all aspects of job safety. Continue reading “Joining More Road Safety Initiatives”
Energy from Waste vs Recycling Facilities
What should be the focus for the future of the UK’s circular economy, building more Energy from Waste (EfW) facilities or clearer and better recycling options? Continue reading “Energy from Waste vs Recycling Facilities”
Thailand Follows China’s Waste Ban
Thailand has announced a ban on plastic and electronic waste after fears of becoming a ‘dumping ground’ for these potentially toxic materials. Continue reading “Thailand Follows China’s Waste Ban”
Simply Cups
Simply Cups, a partnership between Closed Loop Environmental Solutions and Simply Waste Solutions, is the first dedicated cup collecting and recycling scheme in the UK. Continue reading “Simply Cups”
China Bans Another 32 Types of Import Waste
The Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment has announced that China will ban a further 32 types of solid waste imports by the end of 2019. Continue reading “China Bans Another 32 Types of Import Waste”
The Three R’s: Reduce, Reuse & Recycle
Since China’s ban on mixed materials (read more here), the recycling industry has been feeling the pinch. Recycling materials have been falling in value and stockpiles are beginning to build up around the UK. Continue reading “The Three R’s: Reduce, Reuse & Recycle”