waste reduction
Waste Management In Retail Stores: Sustainable Strategies For Circularity
Waste management in retail stores is a growing challenge. Shops deal with piles of rubbish each day—from food waste to packaging and single-use plastics. Without proper planning, this waste can harm the environment and damage a shop’s reputation. Did you know that UK retail produces 280,000 tonnes of food waste yearly? Add to this the […]
Zero-Waste Kit Unboxing: What’s Inside and How to Use It
Adopting a zero-waste lifestyle means making thoughtful choices that minimize waste and promote sustainability. Key items include a beeswax food wrap, bamboo toothbrush, and stainless steel straw. Start small and gradually shift to make impactful changes for a healthier planet…
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 […]
Why Do We Recycle? The Importance Of Recycling And Reasons To Recycle
Why Do We Recycle? The pressing need for recycling and the reasons to recycle. Many people wonder if recycling truly makes a difference. It’s essential to know that recycling protects our planet and conserves crucial natural resources. This article will guide you through the benefits of recycling and how it impacts both our planet and daily lives. Keep reading to uncover […]
Top 7 Eco Friendly Christmas Tips! – How To Go Green Next Christmas
Embrace a greener holiday season with these 7 easy steps! Yes, it’s your article about the top 7 Eco Friendly Christmas Tips! Are you wondering how to make your Christmas celebration greener? A shocking fact: during the holiday season, waste in landfills increases by 25%. This article offers seven practical and easy-to-follow tips to reduce that number next Christmas. Get […]
The Characteristics and Features of a Good Depackaging Machine in 2024
In this article, we describe what we believe makes a good depackaging machine right now. Machines of this type have been in use for about 40 years, but most are first-generation machines that produce an unacceptable microplastic burden. We discuss why this needs to stop while also taking a general view of the design of […]
The Importance Of Recycle And Reuse In Waste Management: A Complete Guide
Every day, our planet is swamped with rubbish that could otherwise be reused or recycled. Did you know that by simply reusing an item, we can save energy and reduce the strain on our natural resources? This guide will show you practical ways to make a big difference in waste management through recycling and reusing. […]
Where to Dispose of Printer Cartridges: Easy Environmentally Friendly Options
We’ve been looking at the alternatives now available for the responsible recycling of your old cartridges to answer questions we’ve received on where to dispose of printer cartridges. It’s like this! Have you ever found yourself with a stack of used printer cartridges, wondering what to do with them? Many offices have a cupboard stuffed […]
10 Creative Ways to Reuse Waste Materials and Reduce Waste
We live in a world where waste is a significant issue, and finding sustainable solutions by finding creative ways to reuse waste materials is crucial. Repurposing waste materials not only helps reduce waste but also sparks creativity and innovation. In this article, we will explore 10 creative ways to reuse waste materials, showcasing the endless […]
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 […]
Sustainable Packaging: Mars Bars Ditching Plastic for Planet-Friendly Paper
In the pursuit of Sustainable Packaging: Mars Bars has announced that it will be trailblazing paper wrappers instead of its current use of plastic. This is significant for such a large and leading company to be taking action to reduce their contribution to plastic pollution and indirectly also enhancing efforts to fight climate change. The […]
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 […]
