Should We Stop Recycling? Why It Still Matters (and What’s Changed)
Some say recycling is a waste of time, energy and money. Is it? We look at the real UK recycling rate, where your recycling actually goes, the new Simpler Recycling rules, and why the honest answer is to buy less — but keep recycling.
How to Avoid Single Use Plastics and Why It’s Imperative Not to Recycle Plastic Film
Avoiding single-use plastics is a step-by-step journey that starts with simple daily habit changes across your kitchen, shopping routine, and personal care, but why bother? We explain why you should bother! Key Takeaways Single-use plastics persist in the environment for generations and pose serious risks to wildlife. Never put plastic bags or plastic film in […]
6 House Clearance Chores Your Local Rubbish Removal Company Will Often Do (UK Guide)
Here is our list of six house clearance chores your local rubbish removal company will do for you. Not many people realise that good local waste skip companies are often willing to quote you a price for additional labour. They’ll give prices, not just for providing a skip and collecting it later, but for doing […]
How Proper Chemical Packaging Can Reduce Spills, Contamination, and Unnecessary Waste
Prevent industrial chemical spills and waste with proper packaging, material compatibility checks, secure closures, and strict safety handling standards.
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.
