What is a circular economy?
Posted onCircular economy. It’s a term we hear more of. But what is it? And why does it matter?
The problem with contamination and recycling
Posted onWhen we put our recycling out for collection, we might get a satisfying feeling that we’re doing our little bit for the health of the planet. But not all the items we put in the recycling bin will end up being recycled. Here’s why… What is recycling contamination? Recycling plants are increasingly sophisticated and able […]
What’s the issue with the Dutch Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) tax?
Posted onIn 2019, the issue of the Dutch RDF tax was hotly debated in the waste management industry. As of 1st January 2020, this tax has come into effect. But what is RDF and what are its implications?
How to have an eco-friendly Valentine’s Day
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Love it or loathe it, Valentine’s Day brings an onslaught of cards and gifts that, just like Christmas and Halloween, produces an enormous amount of waste. If you decide to celebrate, how can you have an eco-conscious Valentine’s Day? Choose a card wisely… …and not just for the sentiment it conveys. At the very […]
How to have a greener 2020
Posted on2019 shone a light on the urgency of environmental issues. But at the COP25 Climate Conference in Madrid in December 2019, activist Greta Thunberg accused world leaders of attempting to find loopholes to avoid meaningful action on climate change. And earlier in the year, Extinction Rebellion’s protests fostered more support than ever before as they […]
New Year, New Environment Bill?
Posted onBack in October 2019, before the general election in December saw a sweeping Conservative victory, the government published a wide and varied Environment Bill statement. The Bill passed its second reading in the House of Commons unopposed before Parliament was dissolved for the election. 2020 should see the Environment Bill progress through the system until […]
What major waste initiatives does there need to be in 2020?
Posted onAs 2019 comes to a close, we look ahead to a new decade and think about what needs to be done to protect our planet against the waste crisis. From small steps in households, to seismic shifts in manufacturing and industry, waste management requires creative thinking from all angles. Increase household recycling There’s an EU […]
How to have an eco-friendly Christmas
Posted onChristmas is a time of excess. It makes it a messy business, with a colossal amount of waste generated. But as with all the other holidays, such as Easter and Halloween, we can all make more eco-conscious choices at Christmas to do our bit for the environment. Choose a real Christmas tree Although an artificial […]
Is the UK waste industry in crisis?
Posted onThe spotlight is well and truly cast on waste management and its intrinsic link to the environment. In 2018, the UK government announced a 25 Year Environment Plan, focused on creating a circular economy with less dependence on raw materials and better handling of waste. But how well is the UK equipped to handle the […]
What happens to non-recyclable waste in skips?
Posted onWhen you’ve had a big garden overhaul, moved to a new house, or undertaken some renovation works, you’ve probably created a skip full of waste. But when the skip is collected, what happens to all the rubbish next?
