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Anaerobic Digestion of food waste in the UK Anaerobic Digestion (AD) plants prevent millions of tonnes of organic waste from being dumped in landfills every year. They achieve this by converting your employees’ apple cores, orange peels, and organic residues your business generates into biogas and natural solid fertiliser. AD plants can process organic waste on an industrial scale, and the resulting biogas…
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UK waste data insights How much waste does the UK generate every year? What is it made of, where does it come from, and where does it go? We look at the official government statistics and answer these questions and more! 💡 Key takeaways: The UK generates 222.2 million tonnes of waste annually (growing by 0.6% annually over the…
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Waste Emissions Calculator: Reducing your business’s carbon footprint Businesses can significantly reduce their carbon footprint by following the waste hierarchy and avoiding waste disposal in landfills. Calculate how many kilograms of CO2 (and equivalent gases) can be avoided by recycling, composting and incinerating this waste before it reaches landfills using our Waste Emissions Calculator: How are business waste carbon emissions calculated? Business waste…
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Asbestos waste disposal Asbestos was once widely used in the UK for its insulating and fire-resistant properties, and it was a key material used in roofing, flooring, and construction. However, as cases of lung disease among workers became more common, medical research in the 1960s confirmed the serious health risks of asbestos exposure. Regulations followed, with the UK…
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The Waste Management Hierarchy The waste hierarchy is a framework under UK law that prioritises waste management practices that minimises the environmental impact of commercial waste. The hierarchy establishes a clear order of preference for waste management, emphasising prevention and reuse over recycling, recovery, and disposal. This guide explains everything you need to know about the waste hierarchy, covering:…
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Sellafield: Britain’s hidden nuclear waste hub Nestled beside the Lake District National Park on the Cumbrian coast is Sellafield, Europe’s largest nuclear waste decommissioning and storage site. Sellafield stores around 85% of the UK’s legacy nuclear waste in its ageing facilities. The UK government spends £2.5 billion each year on managing the nuclear waste at Sellafield. Our experts explain the history…
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