Waste Collection Tender Template: How to Get Waste Management Procurement Quotes You Can Actually Compare
If you’re searching for a waste collection tender template, you probably want one thing: quotes from different contractors that you can put side by side and judge fairly. Here’s the short answer. A good tender document does three jobs. It names every waste stream you need collected. It makes the contractor price every cost the […]
The Great Recycling Reshuffle: Can Britain’s Sorting Plants Survive?
Your recycling bin is about to change, and so is the sorting plant it ends up in. A new CIWM report asks whether UK MRFs can survive deposit returns, packaging reform and carbon pricing, and why a tiny drinks can matters so much.
Anaerobic Digestion Economics in Europe: 2026 Update
Anaerobic digestion can be commercially viable in Europe, but profitability depends on feedstock contracts, energy use, operating costs and digestate outlets. This updated guide explains the main revenue streams, compares CHP with biomethane, and examines current European market evidence and the latest British support scheme changes.
Greenwashing in Business and Marketing: What You Can and Cannot Say Under the New EU Rules
From 27 September 2026, vague “eco-friendly” labels, offset-based “climate neutral” claims and unsupported “net zero by 2030” promises are in the EU’s firing line. Here is what businesses can and must not say, and what it means for shoppers.
The AD Process Which Makes Biogas Plus Landfill Diversion
The AD process is how biogas is made: microorganisms breaking down organic waste without air. Find out the four stages, what biogas and digestate are used for, and why landfill diversion matters for climate change.
The Biggest Waste Management Companies in the UK (2026)
Which are the biggest waste management companies in the UK, and which should you consider for your business? Compare 20 major operators, including Veolia, Biffa, SUEZ, FCC Environment and Reconomy, with practical guidance on services, company size, specialist waste and choosing a suitable contractor.
PAS 100 Compost: Quality Standards and End-of-Waste Rules Explained
What does PAS 100 compost certification demonstrate, and when does compost cease to be waste? This updated guide explains England’s Compost Resource Framework, plastics limits, transitional arrangements and the different requirements across the UK.
POPs Waste Guide: Persistent Organic Pollutants, Examples and Disposal
What are persistent organic pollutants (POPs), and why do they matter when waste is recycled or disposed of? This technical guide explains common POPs examples, including PCBs, DDT, dioxins, PBDEs and HBCD, their sources and environmental risks, and the UK rules governing POPs waste identification, classification, treatment and disposal.
Construction Waste Reduction: From the 2008 Landfill Pledge to 2026
Updated October 2026: In October 2008, leading UK construction contractors signed a voluntary commitment to halve the construction, demolition and excavation waste they sent to landfill by 2012. At the time, this was an ambitious attempt to change an industry in which large quantities of potentially recoverable materials were routinely discarded. Nearly two decades later, […]
16 Recycling System and MRF Equipment Suppliers Serving the United States
Recycling facilities depend on increasingly sophisticated equipment to separate valuable materials from mixed waste streams. Conveyors, screens, optical sorters, magnets, air separators, balers, artificial-intelligence systems and process controls may all form part of a modern material recovery facility. This updated directory introduces companies that supply recycling systems, machinery and related services in the United States. […]
Designing Packaging for a Circular Economy: How Material Choices Influence Recycling and Composting
If you look in any public trash can, you’ll notice a variety of waste packaging. You sigh and wish that more companies would consider packaging that is easier to compost or recycle. But it isn’t that simple. Designing packaging for a circular economy can be a delicate balance. It requires consideration of the best materials […]
Roll-Off vs. Hook-Lift Container for Construction Site Debris Removal
Choosing the right container for your construction site is crucial. Roll-off containers are ideal for high-volume debris, while hook-lift containers excel in tight spaces. Understanding their differences in operation and flexibility can prevent delays and improve efficiency on your job site…
