18 July 2025
1.2 Billion Plastic Water Bottles Binned by Tourists Every Year
Tourists bin 1.2 billion plastic water bottles every year. 493 million bottles are unnecessary as they’re bought in countries with safe drinking tap water.
News
All the latest news from the world of business waste management
9 July 2025
Business Waste Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
Business Waste celebrates its tenth anniversary on July 15! That’s a decade managing commercial waste for thousands of customers across the UK.
27 June 2025
How to Dispose of an Ozempic Pen
Ozempic pen use is rising. Safe disposal is vital to protect health and the environment. Learn how to dispose of Ozempic and other GLP-1 pens in this guide.
2 June 2025
Recycling Rejection Rates – Which Regions are the Worst?
Not all rubbish put in your recycling bin at home gets recycled. Discover which regions in the UK have the highest and lowest recycling rejection rates.
29 May 2025
The World’s Most Littered Tourist Attractions
Data reveals that Batu Caves is the most littered tourist attraction in the world. See what other popular destinations are also home to lots of rubbish.
13 May 2025
The Most Sustainable UK Cities for Businesses
Many factors affect how eco-friendly a city is, and we compared them to determine the most sustainable city in the UK to run a business. Read the results.
2 May 2025
How Much is a Waste Carrier’s Licence?
There’s a cost for a waste carrier’s licence to transport commercial waste. Find out how much a waste carrier’s licence is and other costs in this blog post.
2 May 2025
Commercial Waste Collection Costs
Discover everything you need to know about commercial waste collection costs in the UK.
29 April 2025
Red Tractor Standards for Waste Management
Farms in the UK that are part of the Red Tractor assurance scheme must adhere to its standards for waste management. Learn what they are in this guide.
16 April 2025
Commercial Recycling Compliance
Commercial recycling should be something that every business in the UK does to get rid of various rubbish streams sustainably. This is especially important to comply with the new Simpler Recycling regulations. Many organisations generate packaging, cardboard, glass, and paper waste every day and it should be recycled.
Published 7th January 2022 by Mark Hall. Last modified 9th June 2026