A new simplified recycling logo has been backed by the British Retail Consortium and the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP). 
The idea was proposed following discussions between a number of retail groups, including Alliance Boots, ASDA, B&Q, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s Supermarkets, Tesco Supermarkets Ltd, The Co-Operative Group and Waitrose.
The British Retail Consortium said the logo would replace […]

The Sunday Times has today launched a search for the most environmentally friendly companies in the UK.  The project follows other successful surveys, such as the The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For, and the results are expected to be published next May. 
Working with Bureau Veritas, which is one of the world’s main environmental management consultancies, […]

Budget airline Monarch has launched a scheme to recycle the packaging used on its flights in a bid to reduce its carbon footprint.  The scheme is the first in the UK and will initially run on flights into Gatwick Airport. 
During such flights, cabin crew members will place recyclable items such aluminium drinks cans, plastic wine and water […]

British Gas are offering 4 free energy efficient light bulbs to all new and existing customers that sign up for paperless billing by 30th November 2007.  By signing up to paperless billing you will receive you bill online instead of via the post.  You can also manage your account online, change details, view your billing […]

Within most offices paper is likely to be the largest waste stream.  Although many businesses may operate an office recycling scheme to recycle this paper, there are many simple steps that that can be taken to reduce the volume of paper waste in the first place.  
Do you really need a print out?
One of the main causes of […]

With climate change becoming increasingly higher on both the political and media agenda, there has never been a better time to start taking steps to reduce your own carbon footprint.
As well as being of great benefit to the environment, many of the tips to reduce your carbon footprint described below will also save you money. 

Sign […]

Whenever you go to the supermarket to do your weekly shopping there is a good chance many of the items you purchase will include packaging made from some form of plastic.  There are a number of different types of plastic that are used.  To help identify the different types of plastic, therefore making it easier to recycling, […]

If your business has a regular waste management service, such as a wheelie bin collection, an REL or a skip, there is a good chance you will have entered into a contract.  But are you aware of all the terms and conditions?
Most people are guilty of failing to read the small print of a contract […]

As of 30th October 2007, no waste will be accepted at landfill sites unless it has been pre-treated.  This is a new requirement that has been introduced by the Landfill Regulations and will apply to all businesses. 

As discussed in the article What is Hazardous Waste? there are a number of different properties that can make a substance capable of being hazardous.  The list below details the different properties of hazardous waste.

H1 Explosive - Substances that are capable of exploding under the effect of flame or which are more sensitive to shocks […]