When it comes to dealing with waste disposal you need to ensure you have the right waste-handling equipment for the job. If your business produces a lot of waste that needs to be disposed of then waste compactors are an excellent way to get the job done because they are powerful, efficient and eco-friendly, and they can save you money. There are 2 types of compactors: static compactors and portable compactors. Both the static and portable compactors will help you manage your waste in a cost-efficient and eco-friendly way. Compactors are a great way of dealing with waste as there is no need to ..read more

When your business needs waste handling equipment, such as compactors and balers, you have three options. One is to buy your equipment brand new, the other is to buy it second-hand, and the third option is to rent. Ultimately, in the long run, you will always pay more in rental costs if you opt to rent out the equipment you need for your business when compared with the one-off cost of buying it; however, there are numerous benefits to renting which will offset that extra cost. For many businesses, it’s helpful to have the option of renting the equipment rather than having to buy it outright, a ..read more

This month, Hertfordshire police joined forces with the Environment Agency and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency to carry out spot checks on waste carriers. One of the seven vehicles inspected was illegally carrying waste and taken off the roads. This highlights the importance of using only approved waste disposal carriers, if not for environmental reasons, then certainly for business reasons. Waste disposal is a huge issue these days, and illegal fly-tipping and dumping have become major problems, especially in the countryside. To try and tackle the issue, the Government has increased t ..read more

According to the latest figures from the World Bank, in 2016, we produced over 2 billion tonnes of solid waste globally – which breaks down to 0.74 kg per person per day. The World Bank estimates that, unless we take action, this figure will increase by 70% over the coming decades, reaching around 3.40 billion tonnes annually by 2050.  The environmental cost of our waste is well documented and is of increasing concern. Many companies are highlighting their efforts to cut waste and recycle more as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility policies. But there is another, more compelling reas ..read more

Food waste is a big problem, with around 13 million tonnes of food wasted every year in the UK alone. There is a growing campaign to encourage individuals and families to take steps to cut down on household food waste, but a lot of food is also discarded by supermarkets, restaurants, hotels and food manufacturers. When it ends up in landfill, organic waste breaks down and emits methane gas directly into the atmosphere – methane is 25 times more damaging to the environment than carbon dioxide. Diverting food waste away from landfill Thankfully there are many initiatives, both in the UK and arou ..read more