Category: Small Business Guidance

Amidst the COVID-19 panic, when workplaces were told to work from home, many companies up and ran from their premises. So, now that it’s time to go back, have you ensured that the workplace is suitable to return to? Issues like cleanliness, distancing and sufficient supplies and services all need to be addressed before you […]

Recycling business waste is considered as good for both the environment and the economy – but why? Do You Understand the Reasons Behind Recycling’s Good Reputation? Getting to grips with the real benefits of this type of Waste Management will help your business to commit to recycling habits. Once you have the right justification, it […]

Legionella in Water Systems So, it’s looking like your business may be able to open up again soon, but have you been keeping an eye on your water systems? If your water flow has been stagnant for a while, this increases the risk of Legionella bacteria growing. This risk applies to most commercial buildings, not […]

Podiatrists conduct the treatment of feet and their ailments. Whether a podiatrist is dealing with minor or major issues, they are likely to create a range of waste types which need to be disposed of properly. What is “Proper” Waste Management? When we say properly, we mean safely and adhering to UK guidelines. Failure to […]

Basic hygiene practices and maintaining safe distances are both crucial to prevent the spread of viruses, so we now offer a range of bespoke mats to bring attention to this. Remind staff and visitors to wash their hands or sanitise properly with our hygiene floor mats, suitable for a range of areas in all sorts […]

Commercial Waste Management During COVID-19 In March 2020, the UN Environment Programme announced Waste Management an essential public service in the fight to beat COVID-19, stating: “Governments are urged to treat waste management, including of medical, household and other hazardous waste, as an urgent and essential public service in order to minimise possible secondary impacts […]

A pathogen is a bacterium, virus or other microorganism that can cause disease. When disposing of infectious waste, it’s vital to carry out the proper actions to prevent pathogens spreading. Infectious Waste Waste of an infectious nature has the potential to cause serious illness, mortality and wider hazards to human health or the environment. These […]

With the spread of COVID-19 across the UK, businesses find themselves in unprecedented times. There are closures across the country, lifestyles are changing and uncertainty looms every day. For those businesses that remain open – essential services, shops and takeaways – what can be done to ensure the safety of employees and customers? Hygiene in […]

Lithium-Ion Batteries “What’s a Lithium-Ion Battery?” you may ask. Well, they’re all around you. In fact, two billion Lithium-Ion cells are produced every year. In today’s society, many consumer and industrial goods are powered by these types of rechargeable batteries. They’re commonly used in portable devises, however their use in larger electronic is increasing – […]

A lot of people running businesses in the UK are unaware of the importance of Legionella prevention and their legal obligations when it comes to this deadly bacterium. Look at it this way: where there is water, there is a likelihood of contamination. Think of water as a dangerous commodity to treat with caution, just […]