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Global Recycling Day 2025: Why Recycling is More Important Than Ever
On 18th March, we celebrate Global Recycling Day, highlighting the importance of reducing waste, conserving resources, and cutting carbon emissions. With over 2 billion tonnes of waste generated annually, recycling is more crucial than ever. Discover how Bywaters is leading the way in sustainability and how you can make a difference.
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Webinar: Simpler Recycling Legislation Special Q&A
Check out our latest webinar, “Simpler Recycling Legislation Special Q&A”, hosted by our sustainability experts, Emmanuel Skoulides and Phoebe Purcell. This session explores the upcoming changes to recycling legislation and what they mean for businesses. This session will be followed by an expert-led Q&A session.
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Simpler Recycling: What UK Businesses Need to Know
How do these new UK laws affect businesses? Learn how the UK’s new Simpler Recycling legislation plans to streamline England’s waste system.
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Your Guide to a Sustainable Valentine’s Day
Celebrate a romantic and sustainable Valentine’s Day with earth-friendly gift ideas, unplugged date nights, and delicious home-cooked treats. Discover how to show your love while also caring for the planet with our guide to a mindful and magical Valentine’s Day.
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Green Buildings: 8 Vital Characteristics & Ideas
Green buildings minimise environmental impact while promoting efficiency. This blog explores key characteristics, benefits and sustainability strategies, highlighting energy efficiency, waste reduction, renewable energy use and eco-friendly materials in modern construction.
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Scope 1 2 and 3 Emissions: Everything You Need To Know
Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions form the cornerstone of reducing your carbon footprint. Discover how understanding this framework empowers businesses to lead in sustainability, optimise operations and create meaningful impact across their value chains.
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The impact Veganuary has on sustainability
This month, take a stand for the environment and join Veganuary. By switching to a plant-based diet, you’ll not only reduce your organisation’s carbon footprint, but also contribute to a healthier planet. To make the transition easier, call our team to help you manage your food waste.
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New Year’s Sustainability Resolutions for Your Business
Start 2025 on a sustainable note! From reducing energy consumption to sustainability reporting tips to encouraging eco-friendly practices, discover actionable resolutions to enhance your business’s environmental impact and profitability this New Year.
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Key Sustainability Dates | UK Calendar
It’s almost 2025, and we’ve made sure to compile the ultimate calendar of Environmental and Sustainability events for the entire year! Our fantastic resource will help you stay informed about all upcoming eco-friendly events that are going on around you.
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UK Recycling Trends for 2025
We wrote a full list of UK Recycling Trends for 2025. With transformative policies, rising landfill costs, and bold sustainability goals reshaping waste management, what will their implications be? Can these changes drive progress, or will challenges stall the momentum?
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How to Shop Sustainably on Black Friday 2024
Black Friday and Cyber Monday, are upon us once again, but when it comes to sustainability, they are controversial subjects, and this year is no exception. So how can you ensure you’re not making savings at the cost of the environment? Here’s a quick guide to navigating the sales.
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Bins for Business: A Complete Guide
Businesses of all sizes rely on bins to keep their premises clean and tidy. The right bin can make a big difference in how efficiently your business operates. From small wheelie bins to large-scale compactors, there’s a bin solution for every need. By understanding the different types of commercial bins and their features, you can choose the right ones for your business.
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COP29: Everything You Need to Know About the UN Climate Change Conferences
COP29, the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, is a crucial event for global climate action. It brings together world leaders, scientists and activists, to address the urgent issue of climate change. This year’s conference will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11th to 22nd, 2024. We wrote this article to break down this pivotal event. Click here to find out more…
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Opinion: The Role of EfW Plants in Recycling Management
Energy from Waste (EfW) plants are often misunderstood. Are they a sustainable solution or a hidden environmental problem? Discover the complexities of waste disposal and the impact of our choices with this opinion piece.
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The Ultimate Guide for A Sustainable Halloween
In 2024, the UK is expected to spend over £776 million on Halloween. But what does this ghoulish spending cost the planet? The ultimate guide for a sustainable Halloween, will show you that Halloween doesn’t need to produce a frighteningly large amount of waste. You can still have a “bloody” good time, whilst considering your environmental footprint.
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