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7 Steps to boost Plastic Recycling in 2022

January 26, 2022

It’s a question that businesses all over the country are asking – how can we improve our plastic recycling efforts? More so than ever, the discussion of plastic recycling is being made top priority. In everything from individual households to global corporations, we’re all looking to take the best steps to boost plastic recycling. Naturally, it’s a topic that we’re incredibly passionate about. So, to help your business reduce its carbon footprint and develop a 2022 strategy that improves the way plastic is recycled, we’ve created this very article. Covered in this article are the 7 most effective steps to boost…

Office Waste Disposal – What you need to know

October 6, 2021

Any office, regardless of its size, scope or provisions, produces a whole lot of waste. This takes the form of paper, old machinery and equipment, employee food and drink packaging, and countless other waste products that are generated by day-to-day office life. Whether you are managing an extensive national company, or a small-scale operation at one location, it is your duty to manage this waste to the best of your ability. Office waste disposal procedures help managers to dispose of their office equipment carefully and considerately, in a way which reduces the health risk to their employees and has a minimal…

Work to do to meet WEEE recycling targets in 2021

August 2, 2021

A number of industry experts have expressed their concern about being able to successfully meet this year’s WEEE recycling targets. On June 1, the Environment Agency published current data about the period from January to March this year, which detailed the amount of WEEE recycling that was successfully collected from households. 2021’s targets were a significant step up from what was achieved last year. This year’s WEEE targets were to collect 503,629 tonnes of recycling from households. This is a 9% rise from what was achieved last year (460,134 tonnes). WEEE Recycling Targets Over the past four years, the WEEE recycling…

5 Top Tips for choosing the Best Trade Waste Collection Company

May 31, 2021

Achieving effective waste management is not always easy. Certainly, there’s a lot of different elements to consider. Often, this is simply because there are so many options to choose from – whether it’s product types, cleaning solutions or waste collection companies, there are always decisions to be made. But, we’re on hand to offer our help. Using our expert guidance in the industry, we’ve outlined our top tips to help you with one of these big, tricky waste management decisions. The matter of choosing the best trade waste collection company is one which is largely dependent on your business and its…

Can Computer Monitors be Recycled?

March 26, 2021

We all want to incorporate more eco-conscious practices into our lifestyle. At Envirocraft, we are absolutely committed to sustainability. Recycling and protecting the environment is at the heart of everything that we do. Furthermore, we take immense pride in our ability to help our customers live more sustainably themselves. In recent years in particular, we’ve noticed that more and more people want to cut down their carbon footprint and reduce their waste. Recycling is a brilliant way to be more eco-conscious. Nowadays, almost everything that we use can either be reused or recycled – everything from the plastic boxes that our…

How has COVID-19 affected WEEE Recycling?

December 16, 2020

In case you haven’t noticed, 2020 has been the year of the global pandemic. We’ve seen, unsurprisingly, pretty much every single area of our lives – from socialising to business calls, and meals out to recycling – affected by this strange phenomenon. Although we don’t want to get stuck in a rut getting frustrated by all of these challenges, it’s important that we take some time to consider how COVID-19 has affected some key areas of our business operations. A great example of this is WEEE recycling. The government has announced that they will be providing financial support for recyclers of…

Why is it Important to Recycle Old Computer Parts?

September 23, 2020

It’s vital to recycle old computer parts and we can explain why you shouldn’t simply throw your old electrical items in ordinary household rubbish. It’s really bad for the environment and contributes to pollution. Your security is put at risk, as your sensitive information can easily be stolen from an old device if it isn’t cleared properly. It causes E-Waste, contributes to raw material wastage, and is negative on the economy with waste jobs being reduced without computer part recycling. What Exactly is E-Waste? It includes things like old computers, stereos, mobile phones and TV’s. While it’s possible to recycle and…

How to Load a Skip Efficiently

March 19, 2020

If you want to save money on your construction or renovation project, you’ll want to ensure you load your skip efficiently. Overfill your skip and you could be hit with a hefty fine or forced to rent another. Either outcome will leave you out of pocket. To get bang for your buck, follow our tips for filling a skip. Organise your waste Before placing any items into your skip, you should separate your waste into the following categories: Flat items, such as Cardboard Styrofoam Paper Wooden veneer Tessellate objects, such as Bricks Tiles Worktop panels Bulky items, such as Furniture Cupboards…

Reducing Waste and Recycling at Christmas

December 11, 2019

Brussel sprouts aren’t the only thing to go to waste each Christmas. Millions of trees, jumpers and gift wraps will end up in UK landfills this year. We understand that these items are part of what makes Christmas so joyful, but it’s also important to be mindful of our waste. In this month’s article, we detail how to get the most out of Christmas while leaving the least behind. Recycling and Reusing Christmas Jumpers – They contain plastic! Around 12 million Christmas jumpers are set for purchase this year, many of which will be replacing last year’s ensemble after…

Plastic Recycling Process

November 1, 2019

Plastic recycling is a complex but crucial process. Plastic recycling reverts plastic items back into their original state for reintegration into a new product. This process prevents the plastic from sitting in landfill for thousands of years or finding its way into the ocean where it can harm marine life. In this article, we’re going to detail the plastic recycling process from beginning to end. 1) Collection The first stage of the recycling process is the collection of the plastic itself. This can be achieved in a variety of different ways, including collection from your household recycling bin or from…