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Zero waste to landfill

Zero waste to landfill offers businesses the chance to reduce costs, meet targets and show that they are serious about sustainability. Emily Hare at Valpak by Reconomy explains how to prepare Over 40 million tonnes of waste are produced by ...

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Review of UK 2018 waste strategy shows implementation has been ‘incredibly slow’

A review of the 2018 Resources and Waste Strategy undertaken by CIWM (the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) has found that only 20 per cent of the policies in the strategy have been fully implemented, with another 54 per cent ...

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Reconomy launches framework to unlock growth and meet net zero targets

International circular economy specialist, Reconomy has launched a 10-point regulatory framework aimed at supporting the new government to restructure the waste industry, unlock economic growth and tackle climate change. The framework is published following the General Election with Steve Reed, ...

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Biffa grows hazardous waste business with acquisition

Sustainable waste management company, Biffa, has acquired Hazrem Environmental Ltd. Based in Tredegar, South Wales, Hazrem Environmental specialises in the collection of hazardous and liquid waste for more than 70 commercial customers, including blue chip organisations, across South Wales and South ...

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BCC launches mini-manifesto to protect public health

The British Cleaning Council (BCC) has launched a mini-manifesto which sets out the cleaning, hygiene and waste industry’s priorities to help create a resilient UK and the areas where it is seeking the next Government’s support to achieve this. The ...

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Vegware and BBIA host webinar: ‘What is the Bioeconomy and Why Should You Care?’

Vegware, the Edinburgh-based packaging company, in partnership with the Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA), will be running a webinar entitled, ‘What is the Bioeconomy and Why Should You Care?’ The webinar will explore the fundamentals of the bioeconomy and ...

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