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Why Effective Waste Management Matters for Your Business

The importance of proper waste management and the risks associated with overlooking this crucial aspect of business operations.

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging

The UK introduced changes to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging in 2023, with deferred fees for 2024. UK organisations involved in importing or supplying packaging must adhere to specific reporting criteria.

Waste Wood Regulations: What Businesses Need to Know

Updated August 2026: This article was originally published following the introduction of Regulatory Position Statement RPS 291 in November 2023. RPS 291 was withdrawn in September 2024, and the previous quarterly testing requirement for “amber” waste wood no longer applies. This article has been updated to reflect the current position. Waste wood from construction, demolition …

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Wooden Pallets for Recycling: not all pallets are created equal

There are two main kinds of wooden pallets for recycling which have some value: UK Standard pallets and Euro pallets. These pallets will offset the disposal cost of broken and non-standard pallets.