11 April 2025
Which Easter Eggs Have the Most Packaging?
Discover which Easter eggs have the most and least amounts of packaging. Find those with the best chocolate-to-cardboard ratio in this delicious study.
Author: Graham Matthews
28 March 2025
What Could Humans Look Like After Prolonged Microplastic Exposure?
The prevalence of microplastics in humans is a big topic. Check out these shocking images that show their potential effect on human bodies in the future.
17 March 2025
Maidstone Borough Council Stops Commercial Waste Collections
Maidstone Borough Council will stop providing commercial waste services from 1 April 2025. Find out what your business must do and arrange an alternative.
6 March 2025
How Much do UK Councils Charge for Bulky Waste Collection?
Councils in the UK charge different rates to collect bulky waste from homes. Discover where it costs the most and least to get rid of bulky items.
21 February 2025
Manchester Waste Management Guide
Run a business in Manchester and want to manage your waste efficiently and affordably? Read this waste management guide to Manchester to learn how.
30 January 2025
Dudley Council Cancels Commercial Waste Collections
Dudley Council will no longer provide a commercial waste collection service from April 2025. Find out how to arrange an alternative for your business.
21 January 2025
3G Switch Off Could Generate £13.7M of E-waste
The O2 network’s move to switch off 3G in April 2025 could generate £13 million worth of e-waste. Discover the calculations and value behind the switch-off.
3 January 2025
4 Big Waste Management Changes and Trends in 2025
2025 will be a year of change for the world of waste. Learn about four big waste management changes and trends your business should be aware of in 2025.
6 December 2024
Zero Waste Christmas Ideas for Businesses
Many businesses create more waste at Christmas than any other time of year. Enjoy a sustainable festive season with these zero waste Christmas ideas.
18 November 2024
Black Friday Waste Statistics
Black Friday produces an estimated 1.5 million tonnes of waste. Learn about its negative environmental impact with these Black Friday waste statistics.
6 November 2024
Bottle Top Recycling – A Guide
Recycling bottle tops prevents them from being littered and going to landfill. Learn how to dispose of lids responsibly in this bottle top recycling guide.
23 September 2024
How to Reduce Recycling Contamination
Contaminated recycling causes problems and means waste goes to landfill or is incinerated. Find out how to reduce recycling contamination in your business.
4 September 2024
Trashy Tourism: Top 10 Filthiest Hotspots to Avoid
Many tourist hotspots look great in the photos but are sadly surrounded by rubbish and litter. Discover the 10 dirtiest hotspots in the world to avoid.
23 August 2024
Guide to Recycling for Schools
Recycling at school is the easiest way to teach environmental lessons. Improve sustainability at school with this guide and ideas for recycling for schools.
9 August 2024
Does Digital Transformation Reduce Waste?
The modern digital world means more processes are becoming digitalised. Discover how digital transformation is helping and harming waste reduction efforts.
17 July 2024
Prepare Your Business for New Food Waste Legislation in the UK
From 31 March 2025, most UK businesses must arrange separate food waste collections. Learn and prepare for the new food waste legislation in the UK.
27 June 2024
What is a Digital Product Passport?
A digital product passport (DPP) shows data about an item’s environmental impact. Find out what digital product passports are and why they’re sustainable.
14 June 2024
How to Have a Low-waste Flight
Food, packaging, and many single-use items are all thrown away when flying. Discover how to have a low-waste flight on your next trip with these tips.
29 May 2024
Why is Recycling Clothes Important?
Protect the environment, save resources, and help others with the many benefits of recycling clothes. Find out why recycling clothes is important.
7 May 2024
Front vs Rear End Loaders
Need a big bin to store lots of commercial waste? Discover the difference between front and rear end loader bins to work out which is best for your business.
17 April 2024
Rubbish Removal and Clutter Clearing Tips When Moving House
Moving house is exciting and offers an opportunity to get rid of lots of rubbish. Use these tips to clear your home and dispose of rubbish responsibly.
5 April 2024
How to Start a Zero Waste Shop
Thinking about starting a zero waste store? You’ll need a solid plan and the right equipment. Read this guide for tips when setting up a zero waste shop.
19 March 2024
A Laboratory Waste Disposal Guide
Laboratory waste disposal guidelines in the UK keep people and the environment safe. Follow the steps in this laboratory waste disposal guide to stay safe.
4 March 2024
Zero Waste Mother’s Day Gifts and Ideas
Mothering Sunday is all about celebrating wonderful women. Respect Mother Earth as well this year with these zero-waste Mother’s Day gifts and ideas.
26 February 2024
What Happens to Clothes at Recycling Centres?
Ever wondered what happens to the old garments you put in a clothes bank? Find out what happens to clothes at recycling centres in this blog post.
12 February 2024
Beauty Industry Problems – Make up a Radiant Recycling Plan to Reduce Waste
Waste is a big problem for the beauty industry. Get tips to reduce waste and recycle cosmetics as a beauty business or consumer in this glamorous guide.
25 January 2024
How to Run a Zero-waste Restaurant
Zero-waste restaurants reduce, reuse, and recycle materials to operate sustainably. Transform your business into a zero-waste restaurant with these ideas.
17 January 2024
Top Eco-friendly Baby Names in 2024 – David and Emma Lead the Green Brigade!
We analysed trending baby names and company data to work out the greenest names for newborn babies. Discover the top eco-friendly baby names in 2024.
12 January 2024
Managing Healthcare Waste Efficiently: A Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Waste
Healthcare organisations deal with a wide range of waste types. Discover how to manage healthcare waste efficiently in your organisation with this guide.
2 January 2024
12 New Year’s Resolutions to Reduce Waste
January is the perfect time to set goals for yourself or your business to reduce waste. Get started with these 12 New Year’s resolutions to reduce waste.
19 December 2023
Waste-free festivities: These unique food tips will completely STOP food waste this Christmas
Four million Christmas dinners end up in the bin over the festive period every year. Use these six unique tips to stop food waste this Christmas.
8 December 2023
New Workplace Recycling Regulations Announced in Wales
New Workplace Recycling Regulations come into force in Wales on 6 April 2024. Find out what this means for your business and how to prepare in this guide.
5 December 2023
How to Have a Sustainable Christmas
Use these sustainable Christmas ideas to reduce waste at home or work this festive season. Find out how to have a sustainable Christmas with this guide.
17 November 2023
How to Recycle an Umbrella
Broken an umbrella in wet and windy weather? Don’t chuck it in the bin! Find out how to dispose of it responsibly with these ideas to recycle an umbrella.
8 November 2023
Business Waste Supports Kevin Sinfield’s Epic 7 in 7 in 7 Challenge for MND
Business Waste is proud to support Kevin Sinfield’s 7 in 7 in 7 Challenge for the MND community. Learn all about the challenge and how to donate online.
3 November 2023
Guy Fawkes: Burning Rubbish on 5th November is Illegal
Burning rubbish on a bonfire is illegal and could result in a large fine. Remember, remember the rules this November with what you can burn on a bonfire.
1 November 2023
How to Have a Zero Waste Bonfire Night
Used fireworks, piles of ash, and leftover toffee apples all create waste at Guy Fawkes Night. Have a zero-waste time with these Bonfire Night party ideas.
27 October 2023
What are Defra’s Simpler Recycling Plans?
Defra announced reforms to household and business bin collections at the end of October 2023. Understand how they could impact your home or business.
13 October 2023
Bigger pumpkins could create 900 tons of extra Halloween food waste
A wet summer and warm early autumn has led to bigger pumpkins on shop shelves. Discover why this could mean more food waste is produced at Halloween.
25 September 2023
Plastic balloon stick ban deflates 8 out of 10 party shops
The UK’s single-use plastic ban means the end for plastic balloons sticks. Find out why many party stores aren’t happy despite the environmental benefits.
22 September 2023
Innovative Ways AI can Reduce Waste on Earth and Beyond
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is predicted to disrupt many industries, including the world of waste. Find out how AI helps reduce waste in this article.
8 September 2023
How to Dispose of Candles
Recycling candles is a green way to get rid of any used ones. Learn how to dispose of candles and wax, and what to do with old candle jars in this guide.
31 August 2023
Regulation Changes Set to Affect Wood Waste Recycling
Regulation changes will classify ten wood items as hazardous from 1 September 2023. Find out what these are and how wood recycling will be affected.
23 August 2023
Online searches show Brits care more about weight loss than recycling
Research using online search engine data in the UK shows a lack of interest in recycling. Read the results of our study into recycling search terms.
18 August 2023
Should Food Waste Reporting be Mandatory?
A government consultation ruled out mandatory food waste reporting for the time being. Discover the results and reasons for and against food waste reporting.
10 August 2023
Which Team Tops the Premier League Recycling Rates Table?
Find out which Premier League stadiums are in areas with some of the best (and worst) recycling rates in England with this alternative table and rankings.
4 August 2023
Will EPR Affect Your Packaging Recycling Responsibilities?
Extended producer responsibility (EPR) is a new UK scheme that means many businesses will pay for managing their packaging waste. Learn all about EPR.
28 July 2023
What is POPs Waste?
Furniture and electrical items can contain persistent organic pollutants (POPs). Learn what POPs waste is and how to dispose of it safely in this guide.
21 July 2023
The Single Use Plastic Ban – What Your Business Must Know
The single use plastic ban arrives in the UK from October 2023. Understand everything your business needs to know and how to prepare for it in this guide.
14 July 2023
How Much is a Wheelie Bin?
Wheelie bin costs and prices vary by size, type, and other factors. Find out how much wheelie bins cost to buy and hire in the UK with this guide.
10 July 2023
How to Get Rid of Confidential Papers Without a Shredder
There are many alternatives to paper shredders to destroy private documents. Learn how to get rid of confidential papers without a shredder in this guide.
29 June 2023
What is Mandatory Digital Waste Tracking?
Digital waste tracking in the UK could become mandatory in 2023 or 2024. Learn what mandatory digital waste tracking is and why it’s being introduced.
15 June 2023
How to Dispose of and Recycle Vapes
Unsure where to dispose of vapes safely when you’ve finished with one? Find out how to dispose of and recycle vapes properly in this guide.
7 June 2023
Top Festival Waste Management Tips
Producing all sorts of waste is inevitable at any type and size of festival. Effectively deal with festival waste with these festival waste management tips.
5 April 2023
Recycling Easter Egg Packaging – is it Easy?
The UK buys between 80 and 90 million Easter eggs every year in all sorts of packaging. Find out how easy recycling Easter egg packaging is in this guide.
29 March 2023
How to Have a Low Waste Easter
Use these Easter recycling tips, facts, and ideas for a sustainable holiday. Find out how to have a low waste Easter at home and work in this guide.
17 February 2023
Flipping Great Ways to Reduce Pancake Day Food Waste
Shrove Tuesday is all about using up food, but it often creates extra waste in UK homes and businesses. Reduce food waste this Pancake Day with these tips.
3 February 2023
Learn to Love a Low-waste Valentine’s Day
Flowers, chocolate boxes, and plastic gifts all make up Valentine’s Day waste. Learn how to have a low-waste Valentine’s Day with these lovely tips.
18 January 2023
What is a Material Safety Data Sheet?
A material safety data sheet (MSDS) details the hazardous elements a product contains. Learn about the importance of an MSDS for waste management.
19 December 2022
Recycling Christmas Lights – is it Possible?
What do you do with fairy and Christmas tree lights when they don’t work? Discover how and where to recycle old Christmas lights in this guide.
16 December 2022
How to Recycle and Reuse Advent Calendars
Combining paper, card, foil, and plastic makes advent calendars hard to recycle. Explore some sustainable advent calendar ideas and ways to reduce waste.
12 December 2022
All About Christmas Card Recycling
Recycling Christmas cards is quick, easy, and saves trees. You can recycle most cards. Discover all you need to know about Christmas card recycling.
5 December 2022
Dealing with Commercial Waste at Christmas
Businesses in all industries produce more rubbish over the festive period. Learn how to manage your commercial waste at Christmas with these tips.
30 November 2022
Sustainable Christmas Gifts – 20 Zero Waste Ideas
Sustainable Christmas gifts reduce how much waste we produce over the festive season. Discover some great zero-waste Christmas gift ideas in this guide.
8 November 2022
Business Waste Supports Kevin Sinfield’s Ultra 7in7 Challenge
We’re proud to support Kevin Sinfield in his Ultra 7in7 Challenge. Find out more about the challenge and how to donate online.
31 October 2022
What to do with pumpkins after Halloween
Pumpkin waste at Halloween is a seriously scary problem, with millions binned in the UK each year. Discover what to do with pumpkins after Halloween.
31 October 2022
A Guide to Recycling Halloween Decorations
What should you do with Halloween decorations once October is over? Don’t bin them! Find out how to recycle Halloween decorations in this guide.
27 October 2022
How to Manage Business Waste at Halloween
Many businesses produce more waste at Halloween having parties and decorating the workplace. Learn how to manage your commercial waste at Halloween.
24 October 2022
Ways to reduce Halloween plastic waste
Halloween plastic waste might be the scariest thing about spooky season. Help cut back with these ways to reduce plastic waste at Halloween.
18 October 2022
Ideas to reduce Halloween costume waste
Millions of Halloween costumes end up in landfill every year. Discover ideas for zero waste Halloween costumes and how to dispose of them properly.
10 October 2022
How to have a low waste Halloween
Halloween conjures up lots of avoidable excess waste every year, from pumpkins to plastic. Use these tips and tricks to have a low waste Halloween.
17 June 2022
Wimbledon Serves up Less Waste
On and off the court, Wimbledon produces all sorts of waste every year. Find out what the championship has been doing to serve up less waste.