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Recycling and Packaging Symbols and why they matter
There are so many recycling symbols in the UK, it can be confusing to know what to do. Our handy guide breaks down the symbols to make recycling easy.
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Why should we reuse plastic bags?
So why shouldn’t you just throw away your plastic bags after one use? It may seem counter-intuitive, but the environmental benefits of reusing plastic bags can far outweigh the convenience they offer. They can be used more than once, be reused indefinitely, and reduce the amount of plastic entering the environment.
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Bywaters Summer Newsletter
Get the latest Bywaters news and updates – Are all plastics bad, A comprehensive guide to sustainable coffee and more…
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Sustainable Coffee Guide
There’s nothing better than a good cup of coffee in the morning. However, it isn’t necessarily the most environmentally-friendly drink in the world. So, what can you do to continue sipping on your java without harming the planet? We’ve got the solutions.
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Are all types of plastic bad?
Plastic is everywhere nowadays. We use it for almost everything, from shopping bags and food packaging, to cutlery, dinnerware and water bottles — it’s seemingly unavoidable. With the likes of David Attenborough and Greta Thunberg campaigning for change, we all know that synthetic materials aren’t good for the environment. But the question is, are all plastics bad? Here we explore whether this is true or not.
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Bywaters are partnering with the Zero Waste Awards
We’re excited to show our support for the sustainable transformation of UK businesses, by announcing our sponsorship of the Healthcare category at the Zero Waste Awards!
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What is the waste hierarchy?
Recycle, Incinerate, Upcycle, Reuse – there are so many terms used when disposing of waste that it’s difficult to know what to do. Luckily for you, there is an easy tool to ensure you’re as sustainable as possible – The Waste Hierarchy.
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The Crick’s and Bywaters partnerships over the years
Bywaters have made lasting contributions to The Crick that fully resonate with their ideology. Bywaters completely overhauled their waste management programme – floor by floor – achieving zero waste to landfill and making The Crick the only research facility in London to compost uncontained animal bedding and to send laboratory offensive waste to energy recovery.
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How to be more sustainable working from home
With thousands of employees working from home, it’s easy to believe we’re living more sustainably as a result. However, it’s not as simple as that. We’re having more screen time, takeaways, and parcels delivered than ever before, and these aren’t always eco-friendly. To help you be more sustainable while working from home, we’ve got some great tips for you.
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COVID-19 – Customer Service Update
As the government slowly begins to ease lockdown restrictions, we wanted to reassure you that Bywaters continues to provide service, clearance and PPE disposal support to assist businesses getting back to normal.
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4 Tips for a more sustainable Easter
It’s Easter, what better time to relax and enjoy egg-cessive amounts of chocolate with your family. With all the egg-citement, it’s easy to forget the impact our actions have on the environment. To help reduce your impact this Easter, we have put together four helpful tips.
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5 DIY Tips to Decorate Your Home
We have spent more time at home over the past year, which has caused a DIY boom. There is a growing trend of upcycling reusable materials as home decorations. After all, it is one of the most sustainable ways to beautify your home. We have picked five of our favourite DIY ideas that you might want to try.
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Recycling Made Easy | Bywaters
We are Bywaters, London’s leading sustainable recycling company. Our vision is to lead the UK to a sustainable future. Everything we do is founded upon our commitment to improving the environment.
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Can lateral flow tests be disposed of with other non-recyclables?
The disposal of the lateral flow test kits and supporting PPE has been up for debate. Recent government advice has provided clarity on the required procedure.
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What is Anaerobic Digestion?
Anaerobic digestion is an environmentally friendly alternative to landfills, which may sound complicated but it is fairly simple to understand. Anaerobic digestion is a natural process which allows microorganisms to break down organic matter, releasing biogas which is then captured and converted into renewable energy.
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