The UK throws away 6.6 million tonnes of household food waste a year – almost three quarters is food we could have eaten. As we all wake up to global food waste issues and are faced with stats like this, the challenge to reduce food waste can seem unbeatable. Food waste contributes to greenhouse gas …
About 9.5 million tonnes of food and drink is wasted by UK homes each year, yet most of us are unaware of where the food we waste actually ends up, nor do we know about the direct consequences of this. Food waste harms the environment – it wastes the energy, fuel and water that went …
An average person in the UK throws away about 400kg of waste each year; seven times their body weight. Consumerism culture has resulted in extremely high rates of purchasing, which has led to an increased turnover of items being thrown away. However, public awareness of the importance of waste management is rising due to the …
As of January 2014, the law changed regarding how waste is carried. Now, as a waste carrier, broker or dealer, you must register your business with the government, even if it is only in small quantities. This includes transporting waste, as well as buying, selling and disposing of waste, whether that is yourself or arranging …
Since January 2014, any person or company that transports waste of any kind is legally required to register as a waste carrier. Failure to do so could result in a fine of up to £5,000. This applies to the transportation, disposal, buying and/or selling of waste, whether it is for yourself or on behalf of …
If you own a lawnmower, it is likely that at some point, you are going to get rid of it, whether it breaks beyond repair or you fancy an upgrade. So what options do you have with regards to your old one? Depending on what type of lawnmower you have will determine the best way …
How to dispose of your unwanted electronics When you are having a spring clean, or even moving house, you may find that you have piles of unwanted electrical items that you don’t know how to dispose of. Large things like refrigerators and washing machines as well as smaller items such as lighting systems can cause …
How to safely dispose of your garden waste If you are lucky enough to have a garden, there is a good chance it is important to you to keep it in a tidy state. But keeping it up to your own standards can mean keeping on top of digging out dead plants, cutting long grass …
How to dispose of old paint in the UK? After a renovation or just a spot of DIY, you may be looking at your excess cans of paint and wondering how to dispose of them. It is not as simple as just taking them to your nearest recycling centre or throwing them in your bin. …
The subject of a number of popular television reality shows, junk hoarding is a real issue that many people face. It may not be to the same extremes as the people we see on TV, but the problem is still there for some individuals within the UK. However, even though the condition is very common …