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How can you Make your Hotel More Sustainable
Discover actionable strategies for making your hotel more sustainable. From energy efficiency and waste reduction to engaging guests in green initiatives, this guide offers practical tips to enhance your hotel’s environmental impact and attract eco-conscious travellers
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How To Improve Recycling In Schools & Universities
This article will discuss the importance of waste management for the education sector, the common types of waste produced in educational institutions and how to deal with them to make schools and universities more sustainable.
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The Dangers of Battery Disposal
Batteries are everywhere, powering many of the devices that are essential to modern life. However, the majority of fires in the waste management industry are caused by the incorrect disposal of batteries. This is why Bywaters works closely with our clients to provide safe and sustainable battery recycling solutions.
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Webinar: How Plastic & Waste Impacts Our Environment
Check out our latest webinar, “How Plastic & Waste Impacts Our Environment”, hosted by our Sustainability Executive, Emmanuel Skoulides, and our special guest speaker Flora from Washed Up Cards. This webinar will explore plastic and other waste, the legislation tackling it, as well as key insights from Washed Up Cards.
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Glass Recycling: A Clear Benefit for the Environment and Business
Many businesses in the hospitality, event, facility, and property sectors generate glass waste daily and have the potential to significantly improve their glass recycling and reuse practices. Let’s address these challenges and explore actionable steps towards a more sustainable future.
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Plastic Free July Ideas with Bywaters: Cut Your Footprint
To support the plastic-free movement, with over 85 million participants from over 190 countries, we at Bywaters will show you how you can take part in Plastic Free July this month and beyond.
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Sustainable Activities to Do with Your Kids This Summer
Summer has arrived! Ready to enjoy clear skies, warm days, and long, lazy evenings with your family? To make your summer even more memorable and sustainable, check all the different activities that you can do to spend more quality time with your kids and keep them entertained until school starts again!
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Waste Guide: What Happens To Waste?
Where does waste go? We’re proud to announce the launch of our Waste Guide. This document serves as a comprehensive guide to sustainable waste disposal. It also showcases your waste’s journey when it is handled by our network of sustainable partners. We hope this document will be useful for you…
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Waste Management in Sports: A Spotlight on Euro 2024
Can major sports events be environmentally responsible? Discover how Euro 2024 is leading the way with effective waste management and green practices. Learn how they are setting new sustainability standards for future events!
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Volunteering Activities: An Expert Guide to London & UK Volunteering
Did you know June is full of opportunities to make a real difference for the planet and your community? In this article, we will list some volunteering activities we frequently undertake, their purpose and benefits, as well as our advice on how to organise and undertake them.
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50 Shades of Green: How to Be More Sustainable at Work
Have you ever looked into your office bin and thought, “We could do better than this”?
Being sustainable at work isn’t just about eco-friendly regulation; it addresses key pain points that many businesses face. Embracing sustainability can significantly enhance your company’s brand image, foster a positive workplace culture, and even reduce operational costs.
Get to Know: The Mental Health First Aiders at Bywaters
With 51% of long-term sick leave being due to stress, depression, or anxiety, we need to do everything we can to ensure our staff’s wellbeing. For Mental Health Awareness Week, we interview Virginia Anderson, one of our Mental Health First Aiders, to learn more about her role.
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Climate Anxiety: Why It Matters In The Workplace
There’s no doubt climate change awareness had a major impact on our society – but did you know it also has done so on our mental health? In this article, we will go through what is climate anxiety, its implications and the implications it has in the workplace.
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5 Effective Ways to Reduce Food Waste
Food waste is a major issue for the planet, but how can we stop it? There are a few useful ways to do so. – We put together this article outlining some surprising ways in which we can help reduce food waste together.
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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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