According to a recent study published in the Independent, men are less likely to recycle than women because they fear it will make them appear ‘less masculine’. The study, carried out by an array of professors at Penn State University, discovered that many men believe they will be mocked if they do things such as…
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Advice to registered Hazardous Waste Producers
The end of Hazardous Waste Registration in England Up until the end of March, if you produce more than 500kg of hazardous waste you need to be registered as a HW Producer with the EA. Until then we will continue to make sure all our clients are correctly registered as necessary. As part of the…
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Circular economy at its best
Electrofarm is now re-selling used electrical equipment back into the UK market. This means you can buy great branded items at a fraction of the cost. All the electrical equipment we receive is thoroughly tested to make sure it is up to market standard. No longer do these unwanted items get thrown out or go to…
There is only one TRUE WasteCare
Sheffield-based Yorkshire Wastecare was in the news last week due to an unfortunate incident which resulted in a young employee losing his arm. We wish to make it clear that this company has no connection with the WasteCare Group. We are currently taking legal action against the company for breaching copyright by using the WasteCare…
Agency in waste export warning
Companies sending waste overseas have been told by the Environment Agency that they may face punishment if they fail to fully complete legal documents accompanying waste exports. The Agency has written to firms in the sector to remind them to fully fill out Annex VII forms when sending ‘green list’ waste overseas, as part of…
Q2 waste packaging data ‘promising’
There has been an ‘overwhelming improvement’ in the amount of packaging waste recovered in the second quarter of 2014, provisional statistics indicate. The National Packaging Waste Database figures for April to June 2014 show that all recyclable materials – including glass, plastics, and steel – surpassed the quarterly obligations required for the period to meet…
Cabinet reshuffle sees changes at BIS and Defra
The BIS minister responsible for shaping the WEEE Regulations and policy around end of life vehicles, Michael Fallon, has been moved to the Ministry of Defence as part of a cabinet reshuffle which took place last month. Mr Fallon was also in line for the post of waste champion within BIS which was would see…
Deane’s dragons
WasteCare Group is among those helping to ensure that the Taunton Deane Dragon Trail is a success this summer. WasteCare, is helping trail organisers transport the dragons to the town from where they are ‘born’ in Wales and then onto local outlets for decorating. The trail is being organised by a team of volunteers led by the…