Although there’s been a duty to treat non-hazardous waste since October 2007, so far the Environment Agency (EA) has left businesses alone. However, now it’s decided to start checking up. What should
you be doing?
Published 01.07.2008
The correct sorting, recycling and disposal of waste is a high priority for most businesses not only because of the environmental benefits but also for the cost savings. Our checklist will help you
evaluate how you’re doing.
Published 27.09.2019
The government has announced plans to create six zero waste zones across the country. What’s the idea behind them and is taking part obligatory?
Published 01.12.2008
How do you make waste interesting? By seeing it as a way to increase your profitability by up to 4.5% without adding any more customers. Is this figure really achievable, and if so, what’s involved?
Published 01.07.2006
All businesses have a responsibility to use resources efficiently and this includes minimising the waste sent to landfill. But how can you measure your success? The first step is to take stock of
where you are. How should you do this?
Published 15.12.2016
Numerous companies have appeared in the last few months offering to turn old mobile phones into cash. Some even state that they’re worth up to £200 a piece. So, cash and green points to boot - is
this too good to be true?
Published 05.06.2009
You’re considering replacing some of the computers in your office. Your waste management company have offered their services, but they aren’t cheap. Are there alternatives? If so, what are they and
are they actually worth considering?
Published 01.07.2006
You may have been under the impression that now the WEEE Regulations are in force you can get rid of fluorescent tubes for free. However, a subscriber has found otherwise. So, do you have to pay or
are there ways round it?
Published 01.09.2007
Should you ditch the normal Christmas gifts you give your staff and offset a tonne of carbon on their behalf instead? Surely they’d be delighted? Or are there better ways of ensuring you’re doing
your bit for the environment this Christmas?
Published 01.12.2007