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There are multiple differences between household and business waste recycling in the UK. In basic terms, household waste comprises the various types of refuse produced in an average home such as cans, bottles, food packaging, compost, clothing and newspapers. Business or commercial waste is generated in all sectors including offices, the construction industry, retail, landscape gardening,...

Running a commercial kitchen efficiently is crucial to your business’s success and reputation, with the speed of service and quality of food being the key to an enjoyable dining experience. Putting together the necessary equipment and accessories for a well-functioning restaurant kitchen is one of the most important tasks you’ll ever do and while the main commercial kitchen equipment, includ...

Waste is having a catastrophic effect on our ocean life, with the latest statistics revealing an estimated 100,000 marine mammals die every year due to pollution. A staggering 12.7 million tonnes of plastic end up in the sea every year, negatively impacting marine creatures in various ways. © Rich Carey / Shutterstock.com This equates to one truckload of waste being thrown into the...

British artist Richart Sowa hit the headlines all over the world when he started living on Joyxee Island in picturesque Isla Mujeres Bay, off the coast of Cancun, Mexico. Dubbed the “British Robinson Crusoe” by the media, the environmental champion constructed the floating island paradise in the Caribbean Sea by recycling 100,000 plastic bottles, wooden pallets and plywood. It became ...

Many people believe recycling wastes more water than traditional production methods, citing this as a reason not to recycle at home or work. People who support this theory claim that rinsing out jars, cans and other containers before the process of recycling begins uses unnecessary water. © Daisy Daisy  / Shutterstock.com However, experts have looked into this suggestion and are re...

Warehouse efficiency is vital, as it saves time and money by maximising floor space, with racking systems enabling you to provide a reliable and cost-effective service – a system that accurately monitors stock levels and outgoing orders will ensure the necessary items are always available to meet customer demands. © kckate16/ Shutterstock.com Warehouse storage must allow for the fact ...

Even though it’s an important global issue, different countries around the world still don’t recycle their waste. In some nations, governments feel it’s a waste of money to recycle waste materials such as plastic, paper, aluminium and glass. © Jensil Brujan / Shutterstock.com Research shows there’s also a lack of understanding among members of the public about how important it is t...

Environmental campaigners claim humans have made “drastic and irreversible” changes to the climate, which have consequently hastened global warming and caused more dangerous weather extremes. Wildfires, heatwaves and flooding experienced all over the world throughout 2023 are just a small taste of things to come, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. © Toa55 / Sh...

You are what you eat, or so the old saying goes. After the over-indulgences of Christmas, many of us will be looking into how to eat healthy foods as a New Year's resolution. With 43% of Brits set to change their diet in 2024 to become healthier and fitter, the spotlight is firmly on feeling good following the festive feasting. Health-related resolutions are extremely popular in the New Y...

Putting away the Christmas decorations is never going to be a joyous job. The euphoria of opening last year’s Christmas storage boxes and taking out the tree and baubles again in December is replaced by the flat feeling that it’s all over for another year! Storing decorations is an important task to make sure they remain in good condition ready for next time. © Impact Photography /...