Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS) 2025 has marked a record-breaking year, becoming the largest event in its history by uniting seven shows for the first time. With the addition of Geotechnical Engineering & Operations Expo (GEO), and Complete Auto Recycling Show & Metals Recycling Event (CARS & MRE), the event drew over 10,000 attendees...
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Renault Trucks showcases electric line-up and creative stand design at RWM 2025
Renault Trucks is once again exhibiting at the Resource & Waste Management Expo (RWM), taking place 17–18 September 2025 at the NEC, Birmingham. Demonstrating its commitment to accelerating the decarbonisation of the waste and recycling sector, Renault Trucks will present a line-up of vehicles and initiatives that highlight the brand’s drive towards a cleaner, more...
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Zero Waste Week 2025 – turning ambition into action
Dean Willshee, Managing Director of Willshee’s Waste & Recycling The UK generates around 200 million tonnes of waste every year. That scale highlights why initiatives like Zero Waste Week (1st-5th September) are so important. It is a timely reminder for businesses of all sizes to reassess the impact of their waste management practices. The campaign’s aim is...
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Budget Waste Management acquires Pete Bott Skips Ltd
Budget Waste Management (BWM), the leading waste management service based on the outskirts of the Cotswolds, is pleased to announce the strategic acquisition of Pete Bott Skips Limited. This acquisition will be a significant addition to BWM’s existing 10-acre operation, expanding market presence and enhancing service offerings across Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Warwickshire. The integration of...
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Biffa warns of hefty fines ahead of single-use ban
An expert from Biffa has warned business owners about the risks of fines for not complying with UK Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) regulations, which require a take-back system for consumers. Non-compliance could lead to fines of up to £5,000 at Magistrates Court and potentially unlimited fines at Crown Court. This warning follows the...
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Veolia, in partnership with Westminster City Council, rings in the New Year with highest ever recycling rate for special events
Veolia Westminster celebrated a fantastic year-end with a remarkable 61% recycling rate for special events in 2024. This achievement was made possible by implementing a fresh approach to large-scale clean-ups that maximise recycling capture while swiftly returning the streets to a high standard of cleanliness. A dedicated team of 150 Veolia workers quickly collected cans,...
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Smiley Monroe announces new brand identity and future plans
Earlier this month, the ‘Giants of Belting’ launched an updated brand identity, marking a statement of intent and continued commitment to their growth plan. The Northern Ireland-based manufacturer supplies endless conveyor belts and cut rubber and plastic parts to a diverse range of industry sectors globally, including crushing, screening and recycling, and it is set...
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Green jobs: paving the way to a sustainable future
Today, as we celebrate World Environment Day (5th June), it’s important to recognise the critical challenge of the green skills gap hindering the UK’s ambitious environmental goals. Addressing the shortage of skilled professionals among younger generations in sectors such as renewable energy, waste management, water, contamination and sustainable construction is essential for further progress. The...
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WRA highlights sustainability advantages of waste wood biomass
The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) has highlighted the sustainability advantages of waste wood biomass following recent scrutiny of biomass power in the press. This came after the Conservative Environment Network published a manifesto, supported by 32 parliamentarians, questioning the government’s policy on bioenergy and calling for more enforcement around the sustainability of biomass imports, such...
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Veolia recycle 2022 FA Cup Final banner into drawstring bags and sports bibs
The London FA and the UK’s leading resource management company, Veolia, have donated recycled bibs and drawstring bags made from the 2022 FA Cup Final recycled pitch cover to local youth football clubs to support the London FA’s green developmental activities. Veolia and the Football Association (FA) teamed up in 2022 to promote sustainability by...