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Effective waste prevention strategies for the public sector

2nd August 2023 Posted by

Following our recent webinar, ‘Effective waste prevention strategies for the public sector’, Niamh Yates, Communications Intern at SUEZ recycling and recovery UK, shares her insights and key takeaways from the session. In our latest webinar, chaired by Dr Adam Read, our panel of industry experts Sarahjane Widdowson from Intelisos, Steve Palfrey from Suffolk County Council, and Karen Marks from City

How businesses can get involved with Plastic Free July

13th July 2023 Posted by

The UK uses a whopping five million tonnes of plastic each year, much of which is disposable. Despite many single-use plastics having a useable lifespan which lasts a matter of minutes, it can take hundreds of years for these items to degrade in landfill, being particularly problematic for the environment. This month marks Plastic Free July – a global movement

Eliminating biodegradable waste from landfills in the UK

11th July 2023 Posted by

Following our recent webinar on ‘Eliminating biodegradable waste from landfills in the UK’, Niamh Yates, Communications Intern at SUEZ recycling and recovery UK, shares her thoughts and takeaways from the session. Earlier this year Defra announced that they will be undergoing a consultation which requests feedback, data and evidence on how we can achieve the near elimination of biodegradable waste

Why should biodiversity matter to businesses?

21st June 2023 Posted by

Biodiversity is the variety of life on Earth, including plants, animals, insects and microbes. It is an essential component of human health and underpins all economic activity. From food security to medicine development and the production of raw materials, biodiversity benefits our lives in a variety of ways. Unfortunately, it is being lost at an alarming rate around the world

Webinar highlights | Re-use: A missed opportunity

11th April 2023 Posted by

Blog by Emily Nurse, Sustainability and Social Value Intern at SUEZ recycling and recovery UK. In order for re-use and repair to become economically viable and the norm, it needs to be large-scale, accessible, and easy. As the third and final webinar in SUEZ’s three-part series on repair, released in conjunction with our latest re-use guide, ‘seizing the opportunity’, this

Six ways SMEs can increase recycling rates

15th March 2023 Posted by

If you feel you’re falling behind when it comes to business recycling, you’re not alone. A recent study found half of small businesses do not have access to the most basic recycling facilities, with many not knowing where to start. However, recycling is vital to running a sustainable business as it reduces the use of raw materials, helping to cut

Webinar highlights: Why waste and resource managers should be thinking about repair  

24th February 2023 Posted by

Blog by Emily Nurse, Sustainability and Social Value Intern at SUEZ recycling and recovery UK. Today, repair is increasingly working its way towards centre stage, gaining traction and acknowledgment by society in a multifaceted bid to save money, protect the environment, and to reduce consumption. Chairing this week’s webinar, Dr Adam Read, Chief External Affairs and Sustainability Officer at SUEZ

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