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Food Waste UK – Applying the Waste Hierarchy in 2023
It is important to understand important details in the way UK waste managers should apply the general rules of the waste hierarchy to the special case of food waste. The waste hierarchy is a tool that is used to guide sustainable waste management practices. It prioritizes waste reduction and prevention at the top, followed by […]
First Use of Biomethane for Transport Fuel – 1st UK Biobus – 2008 Camden Council, London
The historic first use of biomethane (now known as rCNG) in a council vehicle in the UK was in the London Borough of Camden. The fuel is now increasingly used for powering buses. The main reason for using it is its comparatively clean burning characteristics, which means fewer exhaust fumes and lower air pollution, making […]
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 […]
Revolutionize Your Food Bin Habits: The Ultimate Guide to Recycling Food Waste
Recycling food waste is important when you consider that about a third of all food bought ends up in the bin. So, what could be better than setting out to revolutionize your food wastage with better binning habits! Develop your own green credentials with this article; “The Ultimate Guide to Recycling Food Waste!” Recycling food […]
Airport Waste Management – Sorting Out Terminal Trash
Airport waste management involves a strategic approach to planning for and minimizing the volume of all types of airport waste that are generated. We discuss sorting out airport terminal waste problems including the types of trash encountered, and how the latest minimum impact depackaging equipment is helping. Introduction to Important Aspects of Airport Waste Management […]
How To Handle Mattress Disposal
Mattress Disposal or deciding when is time to buy a new one is more important than most people realise. Getting a good night’s sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your body; to do that, you need a good mattress. If you find yourself waking up consistently throughout the night, […]
Mechanical MSW Processing – AI Sorting Technology, Organics, and the Shredding Phase-Out
Understanding Mechanical MSW Processing the use of AI Sorting Technology, the increasing importance of organic waste, and the action necessary to enable a phasing-out of all existing shredding and milling technology is more important than ever before. The world of waste management and recycling is evolving rapidly and with it, the technology used to process […]
UK Energy Security – 5 Ways to Use Waste to Create Energy in the UK
UK Energy Security is woefully inadequate and the consensus is that we need to generate more energy in the UK, so why not use our waste to generate more energy? The UK needs urgent action, and not just be looking to use energy from waste as a way to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. It’s […]
How Kitchen Compost Bins Reduce Food Waste at Home
If we all ate what we are given we would not need Kitchen Compost Bins. But despite food being a necessity, some food always ends up in the trash after every meal. Admittedly, it’s a small percentage compared to what’s eaten. But be that as it may, as long as food goes to the trash […]
Landfill Gas Utilisation
Let’s start by making sure that all our readers understand what landfill gas utilisation is. Just a moment… Landfill gas is a renewable energy resource that can be used for a variety of purposes. It can be used to generate electricity on-site, used to provide heat, or sold for use as a natural gas substitute. […]
Environmental Impact of Industrial Waste and Its Sources
Before we look at the environmental impact of industrial waste let’s be sure that we understand the basics of what Industrial Waste is? This term encompasses any waste that results from the production of products or services in an industrial setting. So, the term is very general and in many nations industrial waste is lumped […]
Food Waste Depackaging Equipment Suppliers and Technologies
The use of Food Waste Depackaging Equipment is becoming more popular as governments raise national requirements for organic waste recycling and seek to address the climate emergency. But which type of equipment is right for your facility, and who are the suppliers? If you have a large-scale food processing operation, there is little doubt that […]
