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Bywaters’ Santa Squad Embraces Festivity and Sustainability
This December, the Bywaters team embraced the festive spirit, and swapped their work clothes for Santa suits to participate in TFA Ltd’s Santa in the City 5k run, an annual tradition that transforms participants into jolly Santas for a joyous 5km jog through London’s most iconic landmarks. Bywaters, deeply committed to environmental sustainability, partnered with TFA Ltd to repurpose the leftover Santa costumes given, diverting them from landfills and ensuring a responsible approach.
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How to be Sustainable this Winter
Global warming and climate change are serious issues that continue to affect our world. Although they may not be making headlines at the moment, they are just as pressing as they have ever been. That’s why it’s important to think about how we can be more sustainable this winter season.
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Bywaters launch Recyclopedia
We’re proud to announce The Recyclopedia! Bywaters has created an accessible and easy-to-use database for recycling.
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Bywaters swoop in to save Tower Hamlets
Discover how Bywaters rose to the challenge during Tower Hamlets’ waste challenges, ensuring that essential services remained uninterrupted.
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5 Ways to Get Involved in European Week for Waste Reduction
Five ways to get involved in this year’s European week for waste reduction.
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Get to Know: Keeley Smith – Dustcart Driver at Bywaters
Waste has traditionally been a male-dominated field. We interview Keeley Smith, one of our skilled and experienced female dustcart drivers who is breaking down gender barriers and paving the way for other women to enter the field, challenging the perception that the job is only for men.
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iRecycle & Bywaters: Partners in Progress for a Greener London
iRecycle and Bywaters, two leading waste management companies in London, have collaborated to provide a more sustainable and efficient waste collection service for the capital. This collaboration will enable iRecycle to focus on its strengths and core values, while Bywaters will bring its decades of experience and state-of-the-art facility to the table. Together, they are leading the charge towards a greener, cleaner London.
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Webinar: Understanding Recycling Symbols and MythBusters
We are proud to showcase our webinar, “Recycling Mythbusters,” hosted by our sustainability experts Phoebe Purcell and Emmanel Skoulides, and special guest speaker Danette O’Hara, Recoup sustainability manager. This webinar will delve into understanding recycling symbols and discuss key recycling myths to help you at home and at work.
Read more The three mistakes you make when recycling
this blog is here to help you navigate through the do’s and don’ts of recycling. From contaminated items to non-recyclable materials, we’ve partnered up with CNN to give you a clear breakdown for your home
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Why volunteering is good for your business
Volunteering with employers and employees is a way to contribute to your Corproate Social Responsibility, lift company moral and help the environment. Find out how you can get involved in our short guide
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Your Ultimate Guide to Office Recycling
Improve the recycling in your office building today, by following some of these quick and easy tips
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Cool things made from your Recycled Plastic
Plastic is a massive problem for the planet, however, many are fighting back with innovation, by making cool products from recycled plastic!
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Sustainable Development Goals in the UK – Are we keeping our promise?
The Sustainable Development Goals report was just released. Is Europe keeping its promise? Are we on track to reach the goal of 2030? What have the Government said in its response? can we do more as individuals to reach the target?
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Bow School Recycling Bins: A Case Study
We supplied recycling bins to Bow School – We use this as an example of optimising sustainable resource management using key frameworks.
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How sustainable is your favourite sport?
Is the Premier League sustainable? Is Wimbledon environmentally friendly? How sustainable is your favourite sport? Whether it be Wimbledon, The Premier League or other elite tournaments, Bywaters helps London’s most elite tournaments become more environmentally friendly. But how sustainable is your favourite sport?
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