Tom Melhuish - Commercial Waste Content Writer

Tom Melhuish

An expert in the commercial waste industry. A digital marketing specialist with over eight years of experience. Tom previously worked for Centrica, the holding company of British Gas then moved on to work for Exodus Travels and Huble Digital, building and developing the CRM, digital strategy and an in-depth content strategy contributing on specialist content. Tom was most recently working at KeepCup, revolutionising their digital strategies from the research stage to the final implementation. Tom Graduate from UWE with a degree in Business Studies and Analytics. To find out more about Tom, visit his LinkedIn profile here.

Turning coffee grounds into Biofuel

Coffee is, without a doubt, the drink of choice for most people of working age in the UK, with national consumption exceeding 95 million cups every day. This produces a quarter of a million tonnes of wet Spent Coffee Grounds (SCG), most of which end up in landfills, emitting methane gas which is many times…

Wind turbine blade recycling in the UK

The UK’s wind energy revolution is in full swing, powering more homes than ever. But there’s a growing challenge on the horizon: what happens to wind turbine blades when they reach the end of their lifespan? Unlike other components of a wind farm, turbine blades are notoriously difficult to recycle. The waste industry is racing…

Commercial Waste Regulations

This guide explains the obligations businesses in the UK have for managing and disposing of their waste. Commercial waste refers to waste generated by any trade or business. For a precise definition of how this differs from domestic waste, refer to our guide on what is classified as commercial waste. This guide covers: Simpler Recycling…

Waste Segregation

Waste segregation is the process of sorting waste into separate categories so each type can be recycled, reused, or disposed of in the right way. Waste segregation systems prevent the cross-contamination of waste, which improves recycling rates, reduces waste collection costs, and minimises the environmental impact of waste. This article explains best practices for waste…