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 […]
