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Bywaters Attend Policy Connect!
A quick run-down of our thoughts of the Policy Connect’s reception, hosted at the House of Commons!
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Where does your general waste go?
Waste that cannot be recycled is classified as general waste, it is the most prevalent waste stream generated by homes and businesses, but have you ever wondered what happens to it once it’s thrown in the bin?
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Striking food waste at the Kia Oval
Learn how the The Kia Oval’s ORCA food waste machine diverted more than 5000kg of food waste in the final quarter of 2019.
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What impact do landfills have on the environment?
Landfills are one of the main carbon producers in the UK, this has been an issue for far too long, so its time to make a change! Here are some of the environmental issues caused by these sites and a few solutions to head towards Zero Waste to Landfill!
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The different types of healthcare waste and how to dispose of them
Since the 1990 Environmental Protection Act, the UK has had designated waste streams (“the life cycle of waste from its source up until and including its eventual disposal”) for medical materials, devised to make sure the specific subtypes of objects are properly separated from each other. As such, this article will explain why segregation is necessary, and how to dispose of important items in the right way.
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How to make your pub more sustainable
There are a variety of factors that can cause a pub to generate too much waste and drain the planet’s natural resources. We’ve got a few helpful solutions to help encourage your pub to become more planet-friendly.
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How to reduce your hotel’s carbon footprint
As a hotelier, your visitors are your pride and joy, and providing an enjoyable, relaxing stay is your highest priority. But as we head towards a greener economy, the sustainability of your business is a growing priority too. Adopting eco-friendly practices is a worldwide effort, with many companies making significant adjustments to mitigate the impact of climate change.
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Bywaters Electric dustcart coming soon!
Bywaters will be rolling out the first of our new fleet of entirely electric vehicles, starting with the eCollect, from refuse collection vehicle specialists Dennis Eagle. This 100% electric vehicle is at the cutting edge of zero-emission waste collection logistics, providing all of the standard features of equivalent fossil-fuelled options – including bin lift and telematics technologies.
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Free waste management course to improve your sustainability
We are excited to launch our free online waste management course! Made up of four modules, the program focuses on correct waste segregation, sustainability and recycling contamination – to help you improve your knowledge and reduce your waste footprint.
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Get to know: Amanda Carbon – Female Porter at GSTT
We get to know Amanda Carbon, Female Porter at GSTT. Discover her experience of being the only female porter at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and why she is proud of her role.
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What happens to your food waste?
There a many ways you can help reduce the amount of food that ends up in landfills and pollutes the environment. We shed some light on the issue and how we, at Bywaters, and other companies are contributing to overall food waste reductions.
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The o2, Bywaters and the POD
Bywaters offers waste management services to the o2 Arena, one of Londons most notable multi-purpose spaces. The o2 Arena is home to 20,000 capacity arena, indoor theatre, a music club, a Cineworld cinema, an exhibition space, piazzas, bars, and restaurants. To help keep the o2 arena environment clean and to significantly decrease waste container movement, Bywaters installed eight pods.
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Imperial London Hotels and the Pod compactor
Bywaters have gained an intimate understanding of Imperial London Hotels’ waste requirements, and with this insight we were able to suggest an innovation that has revolutionised waste management at Imperial Hotel: the Pod.
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Get to know: Anne Sanni – Head of Human Resources at Bywaters
We get to know Anne Sanni – Head of Human Resources at Bywaters – and discover how Bywaters strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment for employees to thrive.
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Common Recycling Mistakes
Many of us recycle, but do we know how to do it correctly? Unfortunately, The average recycling contamination rate is 25%, or 1 in 4 items. To hit the UK target recycling rate of 65% by 2035, we must recycle properly. As London’s leading sustainable waste management company, our goal is to lead you and future generations toward a more sustainable planet.
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