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Scottish Government Policy Statement: Zero Waste Regulations
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A total ban on sending biodegradable waste to landfill by 2020 and a requirement for most local authorities to introduce food waste collections by 2015 are among the key … -
Measures to Help Consumers Waste Less Food
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An increase in the availability of smaller pack sizes, clearer date labeling and improved storage and freezing guidance are all helping consumers to reduce the £12 billion … -
What Can Your Business Do to Reduce the Cost and Impact of E-Waste [Webinar Recording]
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UK businesses and households spend around £20 billion on electrical and electronic products every year. These products contain a wide range of precious metals and other … -
Diverting Clothing from Landfill Could Generate £140 Million
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The UK's Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) has released a ground-breaking report that provides the first big picture look at the financial and environmental impacts … -
WASTE REVIEW: Steps to a 'zero waste' economy
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The government has published its Waste Review today with a commitment to work with councils to increase the “frequency and quality” of waste collections. -
Managing Electronic Waste: A Toolkit for Business [Webinar Recording]
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Jeff Weeks of W E & E Consulting provides a strikingly comprehensive talk on the waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) directive, looking at solutions and … -
The Scottish Carbon Metric - Prioritizing Waste Management Options & Materials
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This report documents the technical background and methodology underpinning the creation of the Carbon Metric for Scotland. The Carbon Metric allows strategic decisions to be … -
Attitudes to Waste and Recycling in Great Britain in 2011
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This report focuses on attitudes towards waste and recycling in Great Britain. Are households happy with their waste services? How do they feel about the trend towards … -
How can you recycle plastic coated with oils?
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A 2degrees member has raised a challenge around dealing with contaminated waste. As well as segregating their waste into dry mixed waste, animal by-products and wet waste, it … -
Collection and Sorting of Household Rigid Plastic Packaging
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A guide for authorities considering adding non-bottle rigid plastic packaging to their kerbside recycling collection service.The aim is to inform local authorities how the …
