David Llewellyn, Chief Executive, The Vending & Automated Retail Association (AVA) explains the areas where the new Extended Product Responsibility (EPR) for packaging could impact the facilities management sector Extended Product Responsibility (EPR) for packaging was launched in a phased ...

Almost a quarter of SMEs are unaware of major recycling legislation changes with 81 per cent expressing concerns as the deadline approaches, according to a new survey conducted by international waste and recycling manufacturer Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) through Censuswide. ...

CIWM (the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) has revealed the six companies selected to receive funding from its Circular Economy Innovators Fund, established to help accelerate the growth of high potential small and micro businesses in the field. Selected from ...

Charnwood Borough Council has awarded a new £56 million contract to long-term refuse and recycling partner Serco, following a significant procurement exercise. Serco and the Borough Council have worked together since 2009. The new contract, worth an estimated £8 million ...

Resource management company, Veolia, has been appointed to the NHS Scotland Recyclates and General Waste Management Framework for the next five years. Working with the Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) this strategic placement will ...

Chester zoo is working towards a zero waste operation by 2030 through maximising reuse and recycling, and avoiding the use of landfill or incineration. As part of this journey, the zoo has been working with Reconomy brand, ACM Environmental. To ...

Sustainable waste management company, Biffa, has launched a nationwide search for its next Change Maker, as part of its What Iff campaign.  One sustainably minded entrepreneur using waste to create new products or improve existing recycling rates, further enabling the ...

Veolia has been appointed the new recycling and waste contractor at Ashton Gate, home of Bristol City Football and Bristol Bears. The one-year deal will see Veolia manage all waste stream collections for Ashton Gate Stadium, Robins High Performance Centre and ...

Leafield Environmental launches the NEW EnviroEdge Series, a range of contemporary recycling bins in brushed stainless steel or powder coated steel. The new stylish EnviroEdge recycling bins have a narrow footprint, making it ideal for an office environment with limited ...

‘Separated waste collections for workplaces: Reconomy guide’ has been published by the international circular economy specialist to support Welsh businesses as they prepare for workplace waste management reforms which come into force on 6 April 2024. The regulations require all ...