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We look at the UN’s seventh Sustainable Development Goal, and announce our new energy certification: ISO 50001
Read moreMcDonalds announced that they will no longer be including hard plastic toys with their Happy Meals as part of a drive to reduce plastic waste and increase sustainability
Read moreIn another instalment of our series on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, we look at the necessity of clean and accessible water to raise awareness for the UN’s World Water Day – Sunday the 22nd of March
Read moreIn the first post in our ‘Decade for Change’ blog series, we take an introductory look at the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. The UN Secretary-General called for a ‘decade of action’ to start in 2020, urging governments and UN member states to double-down on efforts the meet the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Read moreThe National Health Service is currently under unprecedented levels of scrutiny and stress as they act as the first responders during the coronavirus outbreak. In times like these, we think it is important to take a moment and recognise the vital work of the NHS.
Read moreBywaters are closely monitoring the official guidance issued by Public Health England and the UK Government in order to operate in line with their recommendations and best practices on the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Read moreBywaters explores waste management in the 21st century, it’s not enough simply to provide first-class recycling services, you have to take an all-round approach to sustainability and work with clients to achieve those goals
Read moreLast week, 15 students from Chobham Academy visited Bywaters’ main facility in Bow in order to learn more about the recycling process. It was a pleasure to host these young people and encouraging to see their enthusiasm for preserving the planet.
Read moreThis January, I’ve been taking part in Veganuary and reading more about veganism’s environmental benefits. I decided to write this blog to share my (very positive) experiences, and some top tips for people thinking about moving towards a plant-based diet.
Read moreAfter having been awarded investment through The Cup Fund towards the end of 2019, Bywaters has this week begun to install coffee cup recycling solutions at three prestigious universities across London.
Read moreBywaters staff regularly volunteer with our charity partner, FoodCycle, to help prepare free nutritious meals for people in our local area. I was part of the cooking team for FoodCycle Hackney’s Christmas meal this past December to get a first-hand look at the fantastic work they do.
Read moreIn a rapidly urbanising world, Bywaters client Broadgate has partnered with South African NGO, Greenpop, to preserve ecosystems and restore forests across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Read moreEvery year, Community Links and the Newham Recorder run a Christmas campaign to ensure that all children get a stocking filled with presents to celebrate the holidays. Bywaters has donated a variety of toys this year to help the children of the borough.
Read moreAs Bywaters’ lead Green Guru, I have been working with our partners at Thurrock Council to teach local children about the importance of recycling – and the passion they had for sustainability was both inspiring and reassuring in these uncertain times.
Read moreJamie Crummie, co-founder of the innovative food waste-preventing app Too Good To Go, kindly sat down for an interview with Bywaters recently to discuss the best way to tackle the global problem of surplus food, and how modern technology can make a real impact.
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