Uncovering the Harmful Effects of Plastic Toys to Our Environment
The Shocking Truth: How Plastic Toys Are Damaging Our Environment Every day, children play with toys that harm our planet. Plastic toys fill shelves and playrooms but also add to a big problem for the environment. One key fact stands out: plastic toys are mainly made from materials like polyvinyl chloride (PVC), which is bad […]
Informal Waste Pickers: Unsung Heroes of the Global Waste Economy
The Crucial Role of Informal Waste Pickers and Collectors in Global Waste Management Millions of people around the world rely on collecting, sorting, recycling, and selling materials discarded by others. These informal waste pickers play an essential, yet often unrecognized, role in managing waste and supporting the recycling economy. In many developing countries, informal waste […]
UK Waste Management Top 20 Companies 2024
Top 20 Waste Management Companies in the UK in 2024 For business managers to select the best waste management contractor to appoint, to remove their waste, they need to understand the relative sizes and capabilities of the main operators. Everyone wants a clean and sustainable environment. Here’s good news: The “UK Waste Management Top 20 […]
Understanding The 4 Types Of Waste Segregation
Managing waste can be confusing. Many people aren’t sure how to sort their rubbish properly. This confusion can lead to more waste in landfills and harm the environment. Understanding the **4 Types Of Waste Segregation** is essential for effective waste management. 2 Did you know that separating waste can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions? 1 […]
Hazardous Waste Disposal in the UK: 20 Years Since the Co-Disposal Ban – Success or EU Red-Tape?
Looking Back on 20 Years of Separate UK Hazardous Waste Disposal Since the Landfill Co-Disposal Ban – EU Bureaucratic Nonsense or Success? As we approach 2025, it has been nearly two decades since the UK implemented the landmark co-disposal ban under the EU Landfill Directive, which prohibited the disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes together. […]
Depackaging for Compost: A Cost-Effective Solution for Contaminant-Free Compost
Depackaging for Compost, or “Why Composting Companies Use a Depackager to Save on Labour Costs and Ensure High-Value Contaminant-Free Compost” Composting has become an essential part of waste management, offering an environmentally friendly solution for diverting organic waste from landfills while producing nutrient-rich compost. However, as the variety of materials entering composting facilities increases—ranging from […]
