Category: Waste Management

Fatbergs. You may have heard of them in the news; they are where you get big blocks of fat blocking the underground sewer networks. What you may not know is that they don’t come about from just oil and grease, but from hygiene waste products such as wet wipes, nappies and other such sanitary products. […]

The UK aims to be a leading force in the fight against climate change. Since the introduction of the Climate Change Act (2008), we’ve cut emissions down by 40% while increasing the economy by two thirds. Thanks to EU regulation and the landfill tax. There is still much work to be done, the latest council […]

Single-Use. A term referring to products, often made of plastic that is used once then thrown away. The compilers at Collins Dictionary have announced it as the word of 2018. Coverage by the BBC program Planet Earth has shone a light on the understated understanding of environmental awareness. It’s fair to say that these throwaway […]

The dumping of illegal waste unfortunately still happens, scouring the UK Greenland and the backstreets of Britain. Unsuspecting business owners foot the bill, inadvertently paying good money only to be prosecuted alongside the criminals for these nefarious activities. Thankfully, more and more news coverage from broadcasters such as the BBC has shone a spotlight on […]

Tampons aren’t for toilets. Before you go thinking no harm done, follow us on a wild ride to get down to the proverbial bottom of things. Why are people flushing instead of sticking it in a bin? As a male content writer, I delved deep into my feminine side and realised something. I had no […]

Managing waste and dealing with all the laws and regulations is a tough business. Ever since the 2005 hazardous waste regulations became law, all clinical waste disposal must be disposed of in the interest of environmental and public health. As a leading waste management provider, we offer over 20 different waste disposal options. Our clinical […]

Ten green bottles hanging on the wall Ten green bottles hanging on the wall And if one green bottle should accidentally fall, There’ll be nine green bottles hanging on the wall. And one mess that needs cleaning up! Glass can be melted down to make new bottles, jars and windows over and over again. This […]

Accidental needle stick injuries are a real hazard to healthcare professionals. It’s estimated between 11-14 injuries happen per 100 hospital beds per year. Without taking into account other industries like tattooists, beauticians and veterinarians, the potential number of injuries could be much higher.     There is a chance that being stuck with a used […]

Skip Hire Rental: Direct365 If you’re planning a massive clearout or in charge of a construction project, a skip will come in plenty handy when dealing with the bric-a-brac collected and in dire need of disposal. As a business owner here’s what you’ll need to know before hiring a skip, and what we can do […]

  Rites of passage, summer festivals have become the trending tradition for audiences across all ages. In fact, in 2015 over 3 million people attended a music festival in the UK.  With so much choice on where to go and who to see, it’s not hard to imagine why the British love a good festival. […]