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Posted on 18 July 2023

Absolut Vodka Tests Paper Bottle in Collaboration with Tesco

Absolut Vodka, a global spirits company, is taking a significant step towards sustainability with its latest initiative—a three-month test of its single-mould paper bottle. The bottle, made in partnership with Paboco (the Paper Bottle Company) will be exclusively available at Tesco, a leading British supermarket chain. This groundbreaking trial not only introduces paper-based bottles commercially but also reinforces Absolut's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and creating a fully...

Posted on 3 July 2023

Sheffield Recycling Centres

If you're a resident of Sheffield and looking to dispose of your household waste responsibly, you're in the right place. Recycling centres play a crucial role in our efforts to protect the environment and promote sustainable living. They offer a convenient and eco-friendly alternative to traditional waste disposal methods. Whether you have old furniture, appliances, garden waste, or general household items that need to be discarded, these centres provide a...

Posted on 3 July 2023

Salvation Army unveils plans for polyester recycling plant

The Salvation Army has some exciting news! They're spearheading a unique initiative to recycle used polyester clothing into handy pellets, ready to be turned into brand-new attire. This innovative venture, based in Kettering, Northamptonshire, is set to give the concept of 'fashion recycling' a whole new meaning, in an effort to curb clothing waste. With over half a million tonnes of polyester textile waste generated in the UK annually, this...

Posted on 27 April 2023

How to Identify and Dispose of POPs Waste

How to Identify and Dispose of POPs Waste Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are toxic chemicals that persist in the environment, bioaccumulate in the food chain, and pose a threat to human health and the environment. POPs waste should be handled with caution and disposed of properly to prevent harm to human health and the environment. In this article, we will discuss how to identify and dispose of POPs waste safely...

Posted on 4 January 2023

Disposal of upholstered furniture has changed

From the 1st of January 2023, a new legislation came into play to ensure the safe disposal of any upholstered furniture which has reached the end of its natural life. The legislation applies to both businesses and domestic situations. Why is this necessary? These types of items have been found to contain Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) which are harmful to the environment, wildlife and humans if not disposed of safely....

Posted on 24 August 2022

Businesses paid out £3 million in commercial fly-tipping fees in last 3 years

Ever wondered if those business' and individuals that fly-tip ever get caught? Well they do. This is why it's important to use a compliant waste company when hiring a skip. Following a 300% increase in searches for the term ‘how to report fly-tipping’ in the past year, a new study from sustainable waste management experts, Envirovue, looks into the number of commercial fly-tipping fines handed out in the past three years and the cost...

Posted on 9 August 2022

Man jailed for illegally importing and burning waste

The Environment Agency reported last week (5 August) that a man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for illegally importing and burning waste “on a large scale” at two sites in Essex. Shane Boutwell of Rivendell Vale, South Woodham Ferrers, was sentenced at Chelmsford Crown Court on 2 August after pleading guilty earlier this year, the Agency says. According to the Agency, its officers visited land at Bradwell...

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