There’s no shortage of interest in eco topics, with Google searches for recycling increasing by 172% compares to last year, and searches for commercial recycling increasing by 19% compared to the previous 12 months. Businesses and individuals alike are wanting to do more to ensure better recycling practices, and Global Recycling Day is a good […]
Are you clear about what your electrical safety responsibilities are as a landlord? The regulations can be a little difficult to understand. We’ve put this article together to explain UK electrical safety requirements for landlords, focusing on EICR testing, obtaining necessary certificates, and working with qualified electricians. Landlords will gain an understanding of practical steps […]
Navigating the complexities of PAT testing in a working environment can often feel overwhelming. But there’s a danger behind every piece of electrical equipment if safety checks aren’t done. Did you know that over 1,000 workplace incidents are attributed to electrical faults each year? That figure is high, but doing some electrical testing – like […]
For businesses, commercial waste collection is a legal requirement. Companies must ensure that they are disposing of waste correctly, using a legally compliant waste carrier that can dispose of different types of waste for different business needs. General waste, clinical waste and recycling are just three of the waste collection services that, industry dependent, businesses […]
Direct365 really cares about sustainability. While we understand that we’ll always be able to do slightly more – and that’s a road we’re currently on – we’re enjoying working in a more sustainable way and offering customers more sustainable options should they wish to purchase them. And on the topic of our sustainability efforts, we’ve […]
It can be difficult to keep track of exactly what you need to do when it comes to keeping compliant. We understand that. Some of the regulations can be hard to get your head around. That’s why we’ve brought together our latest blog to talk about TM44 inspections, and what that is? You might have […]
You may think that filling a skip is a simple process, mainly consisting of throwing everything in until you’re finished, or the skip gets full. If you think this, you would be wrong. There is a right and wrong way to load up a skip that many people don’t know about. Especially if you’re more […]
It’s undeniable that businesses have dozens of contracts in their name, all of which are genuinely needed to keep the business running. But there’s a general sense with customers – both commercial and household – that some contracts are either too expensive, or becoming a lot more costly than they should be. And this blog […]
The next hand dryer review in our recent run is about the Xlerator® Excel Hand Dryer. A popular dryer that you’ll have no doubt seen in the washrooms of pubs, clubs and other venues, the Excel dryer is a clear favourite amongst hand dryer customers. But is this a unit you should buy for your […]
You’ve probably heard the term carbon capture banded around a lot over the last year or so, and you wouldn’t be alone in not being completely sure what it is. As businesses and governments across the world grapple with how to reduce carbon emissions across the world, various options have presented themselves. Some are realistic, […]
