The Circular Economy is set to top the agenda at COP26 which takes place in Glasgow next month, according to Chief Product Officer Development at Advetec, Dr Stephen Wise: “We cannot fix climate change until we transform the global economy, ...
Read More »Beauparc acquires Manchester based JWS
The Beauparc Group, part of the Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA) fund has agreed to acquire Manchester-based JWS Waste & Recycling Services (JWS). Formed in 1983 and independently owned since, JWS employ a workforce of 90 and operate from ...
Read More »CIWM launches Equality, Diversity and Inclusion survey
CIWM is calling for all those working in the UK resources and waste industry to take part in a survey designed to help better understand the current levels of EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) in the sector. The survey, which ...
Read More »Axil transforming waste and recycling processes for LEVC
Axil Integrated Services is helping London’s famous black taxicab firm, London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) to transform its waste management and recycling processes. In just nine months, the partnership has seen a 44 per cent reduction in general waste and ...
Read More »Beyond net zero, don’t ‘waste’ the opportunity
Recycling company Paper Round calls for the industry to look ‘beyond net zero’ In recent years, the push to deliver ‘net zero’ has grown remarkably. But is it enough? Not according to leading London & South East recycling company Paper ...
Read More »Street cleansing services in the West End go fully electric
Environmental solutions provider, Veolia, and its partner Westminster City Council have unveiled a 60 strong fleet of new and upcycled electric vehicles. The new electric fleet will be one of the largest operated by a waste and street cleansing contract ...
Read More »CIWM launches new strategy ‘Leading the Way to a World beyond Waste’
The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has launched its new strategy, ‘Leading the Way to a World beyond Waste’, to support the UK waste and recycling sector in promoting more sustainable consumption, minimising waste and protecting the world’s environment ...
Read More »Step it up this Recycle Week with sustainability insights and solutions from Rubbermaid Commercial Products
As public focus gradually moves away from the pandemic, sustainability has been thrown into the spotlight once more. Rubbermaid Commercial Products’ (RCP) Europe-wide Changing Workplaces study revealed that the Covid-19 pandemic drove 66% of businesses to increase spend on single-use ...
Read More »RCP’s ‘Changing Workplaces’ report reveals Covid’s impact on businesses across Europe
International manufacturer of hand hygiene, cleaning, waste and recycling solutions, Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) has published its ‘Changing Workplaces’ report into the complex changes the Covid-19 pandemic has spurred in workplaces and facilities across Europe. RCP developed the research program ...
Read More »Taking charge of batteries
The trend for cordless products is triggering a dangerous increase in battery incidents. James Nash, Commercial Manager at Valpak, explains how free waste battery collections can help prevent fires and other hazards How many electrical items is your business responsible ...
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