With the Summer months within touching distance, holiday season is fast approaching and soon UK beaches and holiday parks will see a flood of people throughout the peak season. The peak season for many holiday and caravan parks begins in mid-July until early September, to accommodate for the Summer School Holidays. During this time, these … Continued
The summer months are fast approaching, which means more people will be out enjoying the warmer weather. However, the flip side also means there will be an influx of abandoned litter too. In a study carried out by the WWF, litter sees a 40% increase in the summer months, this is across the entirety of … Continued
As the days get lighter and the weather improves, there is more ample opportunity for people to commit waste crimes. What is waste crime? Waste crime is the illegal disposal or management of waste, this includes littering, fly-tipping, and abandonment of waste. Purposefully discarding waste in public areas, or not correctly disposing of them in waste … Continued
Rotting food waste can often be a key contributing factor to a smelly bin in summer, which is why we are exploring the subject of food waste, the often forgotten form of waste we don’t always put a lot of thought into. A WRAP study saw in 2019 the UK produced around 9.5 million tonnes of … Continued
The spring/summer season is upon us, with nights getting lighter and the weather getting warmer. Whatever season we enter, waste is guaranteed and must be handled appropriately, however, the change in seasons should prompt us to take additional waste management steps. Scents of Summer The warmer weather is excellent for crops and agriculture but can … Continued
In a 2019 survey carried out by Biffa, they found that the UK produces the highest amount of food waste in Europe. We throw away an estimated 14 million tonnes of food waste each year, according to the European Commission. That’s almost twice the amount as Sweden and Spain, and in comparison to the 2nd … Continued
The Department for the Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the UK Government have ambitious goals to protect our climate, drive green growth, and reduce unnecessary waste. One way in which they plan to do this is by successfully implementing the Extended Producer Responsibility scheme (EPR). After a recent consultation, DEFRA released a publication … Continued
Homes, businesses, schools all create varying levels and types of waste. Whilst much of our waste can be recycled, there are still some forms of waste that are classed as general domestic waste and its end of life is landfill. There are some types that are unrecyclable – wet wipes, black plastic, tissues to name … Continued
Keep Britain Tidy shares the shocking statistic that more than two million pieces of litter are dropped in the UK every day. This costs the taxpayers over £1 billion a year for street cleaning around UK streets, beaches, and countrysides. As we celebrate another year of the GB Spring Clean, it highlights the problems with … Continued
Cleaning, hygiene, recycling, and good waste management are 4 areas of our expertise, and sectors we have adapted and evolved within over the past 4 decades. Our products not only capture and contain the waste and recyclables, but they are also helping to keep our planet a cleaner, greener, and more resourceful place to live. … Continued