resource management
Tyre Bales a Revolutionary Use for Old Car Tyres – PAS 108 Explained
Advantages of BSI PAS 108 Tyre Bales: A New Sustainable Use for a Problem Waste A simple act by WRAP in 2008 revolutionised the use of tyre bales in UK civil engineering and landscape applications, sustainably using this material where otherwise resources would be wasted at their disposal. It will be obvious to our Wastersblog […]
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 Food Waste Management Companies – Collection and Treatment Services
This article discusses UK food waste management companies and the food waste collection and treatment services they offer. Waste management is a pressing concern, and one area that’s often overlooked is food waste. Did you know 70% of food waste comes from households alone? This article will delve into the role of food waste management companies, […]
The Biggest Waste Management Companies in the UK: An In-depth Look
The realm of waste management has grown tremendously over the years, and turning into a multi-billion-pound industry for the two biggest companies. The United Kingdom, in particular, has seen its waste management sector blossom due to the ever-increasing demand for efficient, environmentally friendly waste disposal and recycling services. This article delves into the biggest waste […]
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 […]
Getting Equipment Insurance
Getting equipment insurance may seem like a chore when it is time to buy it. It’s difficult to find someone who enjoys paying for insurance. However, insurance is one of the necessary aspects of a business as it ensures the protection of the owners in the event of unforeseen events. If you have a company […]
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 […]
Food Waste Depackaging Systems & the Plastics Separator that Cleans Without Washing
Food waste depackaging systems have advanced greatly even to one that “cleans without washing” which is manufactured by DryCake. In our opinion, the DryCake “Twister™” is quite remarkable, and the truth of this is clear to see for anyone who takes a few minutes to watch the Twister plastic separator unit discharging as it opens […]
4 Waste Services You Can Expect From a Plumbing Company in San Diego
A provider of waste services is not in general how most would think of a Plumbing Company in San Diego (or anywhere!), but they do provide an indispensable service both in providing clean water to homes and in ensuring high public health standards for our foul waste. In this article, we provide an explanation of […]
UK Waste Management Top 20 Companies
The UK Waste Management Top 20 Companies are listed below with the latest published data ( 2019/2020) Revenues are given in £ millions GBP. A summary of the background information for the top 5 UK Waste Management Companies is provided below the following chart of the top 20 companies. Veolia Environmental Services comes first. It is […]
Why Waste to Energy (WtE) and Methane Hold the Key to Climate Change Reduction
We explain why Waste to Energy (WtE) technology and methane emissions reduction will hold the key to reducing Climate Change over the next 10 years. It follows from this that we plead for all politicians to pledge to support a policy of methane reduction first, above all other forms of climate change abatement. At Wasterblog […]
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 […]
