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Mitie lands £18m waste management deal with MAG

Mitie has been awarded a new £18 million waste management contract with Manchester Airports Group (MAG), managing waste removal and recycling at Manchester Airport. Under the terms of the four-year contract, Mitie colleagues will manage 9,600 tonnes of waste each ...

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80 unique bin colour combinations making business waste compliance a visual minefield

New analysis reveals a bin standardisation gap across the UK, with at least 80 unique bin colour combinations making recycling increasingly difficult for UK businesses. One year after landmark legislation required all UK businesses to separate dry recyclables and food ...

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CIWM President calls on sector to sign Think Again Pledge

Organisations across the resources and waste sector are being urged by CIWM President, Vicki Hughes, to sign the Think Again Pledge. The employer Pledge sits at the heart of Hughes’ 12-month ‘Think Again’ Presidential Campaign, which aims to improve sector ...

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SUEZ bags new 10‑year contract with Milton Keynes City Council

Milton Keynes City Council has appointed SUEZ as the new operator of the Milton Keynes Waste Recovery Park (MKWRP), which processes the city’s household rubbish and turns waste that can’t be recycled into sustainable energy. The new 10‑year contract, valued ...

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IWFM revises Good Practice Guide, Recycling, Waste and Resource Management

IWFM has published a revised edition of its Good Practice Guide, Recycling, Waste and Resource Management, reflecting the continued changes in legislation, policy and professional practice. Since the previous edition, the context for recycling and waste management has evolved rapidly. ...

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A sustainable stewardship

Alan Cooper, Founder of Waste to Wonder Worldwide awarded an OBE for services to charity and sustainability on moving from waste management compliance to resource stewardship For over two decades, I have worked closely with FM professionals, workplace leaders, and ...

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Rubbermaid Commercial Products launches new range of stylish yet functional solutions for small spaces

New waste and recycling range combines elegant design with practical performance. Specifically created for light-traffic areas and small spaces. Expanded Rubbermaid Commercial Products lineup features solutions for every area of the facility. Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) has announced the expansion ...

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CIWM joins forces with Defra to deliver Change Network for simpler recycling in England

The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has partnered with Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) in support of the newly established Change Network, aimed at facilitating the implementation of Simpler Recycling in England. From 31 March 2026, ...

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Norse Group joins forces with Calderdale Council for waste and recycling services

Norse Group is partnering with Calderdale Council in a new joint venture (JV) to deliver waste and recycling services across the borough, from August 2026. With an annual value of over £11 million, the new JV, named ‘Calderdale Norse’ spans ...

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Kimberly-Clark Professional evolves RightCycle™ into ReNew by Kimberly-Clark Professional™: Sustainable solutions made simple

• Kimberly-Clark Professional™ unveils the ReNew™ Programme, an evolution of its award-winning RightCycle™ Programme, launching in September 2025 to offer industry-leading circularity solutions for hard-to-recycle hygiene products. • The service builds on the success of the RightCycle™ Programme, offering comprehensive, ...

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