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Using The 3 R’s To Help The Environment – The Wasters Blog
We all know the feeling of looking at a brimming rubbish bin and wondering, where will it all go? Surprisingly, an average person generates nearly 2 kilograms of waste daily—that’s a lot of trash! This article is your guide to taking on the challenge with three simple actions: reduce, reuse and recycle. Dive in – […]
How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Skip?
How much does it cost to rent a skip? is exactly the right question to ask when undertaking a home renovation, garden clear-out, or construction project. One of the first questions to pop up is where to dispose of all the waste. Forgetting to order a skip can be a very bad mistake. Debris piles […]
The Importance Of Recycle And Reuse In Waste Management: A Complete Guide
Every day, our planet is swamped with rubbish that could otherwise be reused or recycled. Did you know that by simply reusing an item, we can save energy and reduce the strain on our natural resources? This guide will show you practical ways to make a big difference in waste management through recycling and reusing. […]
“Pay as You Throw” Waste Charges: A Guide to PAYT the Recycling Game Changer!
The concept of Pay as You Throw (PAYT), also known as trash metering, unit pricing, or user-pay, marks a significant shift in municipal solid waste management. This innovative approach goes beyond traditional methods, introducing a more accountable and environmentally conscious system. In this article, we delve into the intricate world of PAYT, unraveling its foundational principles […]
Scrap Car Recycling in 3 Steps – How Ambitious EU Targets are Achieved and UK’s Rate Beats the Rest!
In the wake of increasing environmental concerns and sustainable solutions gaining momentum, the motor industry is stepping up its game. Scrap car recycling, a crucial aspect of the automobile lifecycle, has seen transformative changes over the years. With ambitious targets set by the European Union and noteworthy strides made by countries like the UK, the […]
UK Site Waste Management Plan Template (SWMP) Update!
The following is our archived post in which we introduced the idea of a Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP) template, which would be used to develop consistently high quality Site Waste Management Plans (SWMPs) at the start of all constrcution projects over £300,000 in value. “WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) has launched (on 26 […]
5 Ways for Businesses to Cut Material Waste
Reducing waste material is important for the environment. One proposed remedy was recycling, but it’s not quite the solution some thought it would be. Our post on The Problem with Recycling points out that recycling has been ineffective in fighting climate change in the UK. At this point, it’s necessary to do more than just […]
Recycling Problems – Is Recycling A Waste Of Time, Money And Energy?
With so many recycling problems people are asking; “Is Recycling a Waste of Time, Money and Energy? So, we set out to provide our views on this subject in the article below. What’s the problem with recycling? One word: Plastics Whatever the way things get sorted, many things aren’t reusable. You sort your rubbish out […]
The Problem with Recycling – It’s Ineffective to Fight Climate Change
The Problem with Recycling, as presently practised throughout the EU, is it’s ineffective to fight climate change. It’s not just the WastersBlog saying this. The UK Environment Agency has been saying it! Nothing has changed since we first posted the following article on this subject back in 2007, except that the problems are now more […]
Mattress Lifespan – How to Increase the Life of Your Mattress
Extending mattress lifespan and learning how to increase the lifespan of your mattress, is important on two levels. Firstly, every bit of saving from keeping a mattress for longer, helps to reduce the cost of living. Who doesn’t want that! Second, the amount of waste produced by society can be reduced if every mattress lasts a […]
Zero Waste Events: Purpose Planning and Services Offered
The idea of Zero Waste Events is spreading. Sustainability is becoming a mainstream concept within most organisations and communities across many nations. It’s also becoming much easier to run “Zero Waste to Landfill” events. The purpose is to raise awareness of the impact of their waste among the guests/ attendees, and actually reduce the waste […]
How to Avoid Single Use Plastics and Why It’s Imperative Not to Recycle Plastic Film
To Avoid Single Use Plastics today you can adopt your own single-use avoidance policy. Instead of buying items new, save and reuse all paper bags, rubber bands, twisties, boxes, and packaging material to reuse it yourself. Switch from using plastic bags to reusable ceramic, glass or metal containers. How to Avoid Single Use Plastics […]
