Does your business fall under the Packaging Regulations? 
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Does your business fall under the Packaging Regulations? 

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…

Simpler Recycling – coming to a bin near you 
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Simpler Recycling – coming to a bin near you 

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…

Breaking Bad Habits: A Path to a Greener Future 
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Breaking Bad Habits: A Path to a Greener Future 

In our daily lives, we often engage in habits that, while convenient, can be detrimental to the environment. Breaking these bad environmental habits is crucial for the health of our planet, but also, they have financial and personal health benefits. Breaking these habits can be integrated into all aspects of our lives from home to…

Water Pollution in the UK 
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Water Pollution in the UK 

Water pollution is a pressing issue in the UK, affecting both the environment and public health. Despite efforts to improve water quality, various pollutants continue to threaten the nation’s water bodies. This blog explores the impacts of water pollution and the solutions being implemented to address this critical issue.  604,833 discharges of raw sewerage into…