15th May 2019
Posted by Dr Adam Read. The last few weeks have seen media attention return (hopefully not for a limited time only) from Brexit to global climate change. With the release of Sir David Attenborough’s fine BBC documentary ‘Climate Change – the facts’ and the release of the UK Committee on Climate Change’s report ‘Net Zero – the UK’s contribution to stopping global warming’ which highlighted which
8th May 2019
So we are down to the last few days before the initial four consultations issued to help design the delivery required in the Resources and Waste Strategy for England are due to be submitted. A few organisations will have already submitted their responses, whereas others will be going through their final checks and refinements. At SUEZ, we are working hard
7th May 2019
My job gives me the opportunity to travel the length and breadth of this country. I love the differences I observe, from the local accents to the scenery, to the crowds in busy places and the solitude of the quite ones. People and places are different and when it comes to waste and recycling we need to recognise those differences
1st May 2019
It’s great to see that in the various consultations under the waste and resources strategy we are being asked to achieve more success in prevention, minimisation and recycling, as well as ensure that we complete the move away from landfill. It’s even better that we are being asked to consider achieving stretch targets in recycling, moving from a national average
29th April 2019
So here we are, nearly at the end of consultations that will set the foundations for the resource and waste sector for up to the next 25 years. From the consistency of household and business collections proposal, which is trying to define what and how materials are harvested, to the extended producer responsibility (EPR) plan that is seeking to build
15th April 2019
In this update, we focus on issues that were topical throughout the first quarter of 2019. We look at a number of emerging laws and initiatives and what they mean for you. Brexit On the 11 April 2019, the UK and EU agreed to extend the date of the exit of the UK to 31 October 2019. However, if the
12th April 2019
Posted by Dr Adam Read. Time really does fly in our sector right now, and I would rather be busy than idle. But it only seems a blink of an eye since my last blog which focused on the then ‘new’ Defra and HM Treasury consultations which I firmly believe will reshape the sector like nothing before. So many facets
29th March 2019
Posted by SUEZ recycling and recovery UK. So, you’re thinking about making your work place more environmentally friendly? A green office is not a thing of future – just a few simple steps will help you to reduce, reuse and recycle more in your office. According to a recent survey the average Briton will spend 3,507 days at work, including
12th March 2019
Posted by SUEZ recycling and recovery UK. The kitchen is described as the heart of the home. Many of us spend a lot of time here, preparing meals, socialising with family and friends and of course cleaning and washing-up – but how can we be more environmentally savvy in our kitchens – recycle more and reduce waste? The kitchen items
1st March 2019
Posted by Dr Adam Read. Even though my role requires me to lead on consultation responses, government liaison and external relations on behalf of SUEZ in the UK, I do over the course of the year spend quite a bit of time with clients. This can be running workshops, looking with our partners at new strategies and opportunities and testing
