What is a circular economy?
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Circular economy. It’s a term we hear more of. But what is it? And why does it matter?…
Category: Waste Management
The problem with contamination and recycling
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When we put our recycling out for collection, we might get a satisfying feeling that we’re doing our little bit for the health of the planet. But not all the items we put in the recycling bin will end up …
What’s the issue with the Dutch Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) tax?
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In 2019, the issue of the Dutch RDF tax was hotly debated in the waste management industry. As of 1st January 2020, this tax has come into effect. But what is RDF and what are its implications?…
What major waste initiatives does there need to be in 2020?
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As 2019 comes to a close, we look ahead to a new decade and think about what needs to be done to protect our planet against the waste crisis. From small steps in households, to seismic shifts in manufacturing and …
Is the UK waste industry in crisis?
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The spotlight is well and truly cast on waste management and its intrinsic link to the environment. In 2018, the UK government announced a 25 Year Environment Plan, focused on creating a circular economy with less dependence on raw …
What happens to non-recyclable waste in skips?
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When you’ve had a big garden overhaul, moved to a new house, or undertaken some renovation works, you’ve probably created a skip full of waste. But when the skip is collected, what happens to all the rubbish next?…
How to have an eco-friendly Halloween
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Two years ago, we talked about the frightening truth about Halloween waste. The stats were alarming, including that 12,500 tons of Halloween costumes get sent to landfill each year.
But with the popularity of Halloween appearing to grow each …
Easy ways to waste less
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The global waste crisis has gained more and more traction over the past several years, with high profile campaigns, celebrities, TV shows and the media revealing the devastating impact of waste on the planet.
While change needs to happen on …
How Rabbit sorts the contents of skips
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The problems of waste and the environment are well-reported and growing. Issues around the hazardous by-products of landfills and the alarming problems arising from single-use plastics, clothing over-consumption and the difficult disposal of coffee cups have schools, communities, businesses …
Are there any landfill sites in West Sussex?
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A landfill is a structure built into the ground where layers of solid waste are filled and compacted, usually an old quarry, chalk pit or clay pit. West Sussex’s previous six landfill sites are now closed and maintained by West …
