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Dealing with Specific Waste Types |
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Written by Tony Popham
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Wednesday, 28 April 2010 09:45 |
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Get advice here on how to deal with specific waste types, including: - Batteries regulation
- Gypsum and plasterboard wastes
- Shredder residues
- Tyres
- Electrical equipment
Click here to read this free online guide |
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British Cleaning Council manifesto launched |
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Written by Tony Popham
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Friday, 26 March 2010 17:59 |
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The British Cleaning Council has launched its first ever manifesto at the Houses of Parliament. The council chairman, Steve Wright, was accompanied by Neil Turner MP, as they marked the occasion underneath the capital's landmarks in Westminster. "I know that every MP gets bombarded by their constituents about the state of their environment with messages on how they think it needs to be improved," says Turner, the Member of Parliament for Wigan. "This manifesto aims to raise awareness among politicians about the importance of this issue in the run-up to the election, and we hope that all MPs listen to the public and give this area the attention it deserves."
The manifesto was the result of a three month consultation between members of the British Cleaning Council, where each organization was asked to give examples of its contribution to the cleaning industry and state its expectations of the newly formed Government after this year’s vote.
"We are delighted to be able to launch our manifesto alongside an MP with Neil’s background. He has had a long and distinguished history of supporting public hygiene through Keep Britain Tidy and we believe he is the perfect candidate to help us garner support for our cause," says Wright. "It is also pleasing to finally be able to release our manifesto publicly; it is the end of a long process of consultation and collaboration between all our nineteen members. We hope that our manifesto will help us to continue to improve cleanliness, hygiene and health across Britain, and we look forward to hearing the audience response."
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 07 April 2010 14:02 |
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Written by Tony Popham
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Monday, 01 February 2010 18:35 |
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Increases in landfill tax mean many workplaces can make major cost savings by introducing new recycling procedures, according to workplace equipment provider Slingsby.
Landfill tax increased by 25% last year, meaning commercial organisations now pay £40 per tonne of waste.
The charge is set to increase to £48 per tonne in 2010 and continue rising by £8 per year until April 2013.
"Regardless of size, organisations that fail to recycle are being penalised financially by the government.
Charges now have a direct impact on bottom-lines," says Lee Wright, marketing director of Slingsby."As a result,we're seeing increasing numbers of organisations introducing 'at source recycling 'programmes.
They are simple to put in place and mean that waste is sorted before it leaves the premises.
"It is likely that legislation will be introduced that makes these types of schemes a legal requirement in the same way that there are laws governing hazardous waste.
"Reducing the amount of waste that is sent to landfill sites also has a positive environmental impact as it reduces the amount of methane and other gas emissions that the sites emit." Slingsby supplies a range of 'recycling stations'. Please contact the company for details.
From H C Slingsby PLC
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 April 2010 12:37 |
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