If everyone made a few simple swaps to a more sustainable alternative, the knock-on effects for the world would be hugely positive. But, where do you start and how do you know what’s truly sustainable and what isn’t? Here we’re going to explore a few simple swaps that everyone could make to reduce their own impact on the environment. Continue reading “Sustainable Alternatives”
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Top tips to choosing the right waste management
Whether you’re looking for someone to take away a one-off waste collection from your home or if you’re a business looking for regular waste collections, it’s important that you choose a reputable waste management company. Continue reading “Top tips to choosing the right waste management”
Five things you may not know about recycling – Recycle Week 2020
By improving our understanding of waste and recycling, we can all do our bit and make a significant difference to the future of the world we live in. What makes things challenging is the numerous myths and misconceptions out there, surrounding what you can throw in which bin and the broad range of different symbols we find ourselves confronted with on products on packaging.
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How COVID-19 Might Effect the Waste Industry – Hospitality
The hospitality industry has had to adapt quickly over the past few months. Many small, independent restaurants and pubs didn’t offer a takeaway service which meant no trade and significantly, no income. This has led to a large amount of businesses now starting takeaway services in order to survive. Continue reading “How COVID-19 Might Effect the Waste Industry – Hospitality”
Eco Products You Didn’t Know Existed
Over the last few years, reusable products have been popping up all over the place which is important to creating a more sustainable future and reducing our reliance on single-use products. Everyone has seen an array of reusable bottles and coffee cups but we wanted to explore some of the eco products that you might not know about. Continue reading “Eco Products You Didn’t Know Existed”
How COVID-19 Might Effect the Waste Industry – Retail
All non-essential stores were forced to close and have only recently been allowed to reopen. To do so, they must follow Government guidelines which include restricting the number of people allowed inside and face coverings being worn by all customers. Continue reading “How COVID-19 Might Effect the Waste Industry – Retail”
How COVID-19 Might Effect the Waste Industry – Office
Offices have looked very different over the past few months as employers and employees have been getting used to working from home. Employees have started returning to their places of work but it is causing many employers to look at working in the office in a different way. Great for some, but how might this affect the waste industry? Continue reading “How COVID-19 Might Effect the Waste Industry – Office”
Is Your Confidential Waste Being Securely Destroyed?
While working habits have changed, the need for confidential waste management has not. Continue reading “Is Your Confidential Waste Being Securely Destroyed?”
How COVID-19 Might Effect the Waste Industry
Life as we know it has changed. Since the beginning of lockdown in March, all non-essential shops had to close and business had to adapt to remote working very quickly. This global pandemic has affected the world in so many ways and will continue to do so for a very long time, perhaps forever. Continue reading “How COVID-19 Might Effect the Waste Industry”
Earth Overshoot Day 2020
Today (22nd August) marks this year’s Earth Overshoot Day. Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when humanity’s demand for ecological resources and services in a given year exceeds what Earth can generate in that year. Continue reading “Earth Overshoot Day 2020”