Everyone knows the drive is on to reduce waste, specifically packaging waste. So over the years packaging regulations and charges have been introduced for single-use carrier bags to reduce number ending up in landfill. The Plastic Packaging Tax was introduced a couple of years ago to tax businesses who used plastic packaging with less than 30% recycled content. For nearly 30 years…
We persuaded Castle Carpets, based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, to join Sustainable Leaders in Business. They’re a long established, family run, carpet and flooring retailer. I confess that I get my flooring from here and one of the best experiences is going into the shop and pondering over the huge selection of flooring styles, colours, patterns, and materials. …
Here’s a comprehensive guide on what household wastes can & can’t be widely recycled, with reference to the guidance given by DEFRA’s Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM), and tips on where to recycle these items. Paper and Cardboard 100% of local authorises collect paper and cardboard. Can Be Recycled: Cannot Be Recycled: Specifics of items that…
From 31 March 2025, the new Simpler recycling/Separation of Waste (England) Regulations 2025 come into force. The Regulations mean that the new default position for businesses will be 4 containers for :- Micro-firms (ie. businesses with fewer than 10 full-time employees) have until the 31st March 2027 to arrange for recycling of core recyclable waste…
Here is a simple step-by-step guide of the registration process for Sustainable Leaders in Business. Start measuring and reducing your organisation’s environmental impact today with our multi-level online sustainability award. We help you assess your business’ current environmental performance and set some goals for future improvement. This can be seen as “green” award showing your…
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