Resource Management Association Scotland (RMAS) Site visit to Optimum Eco Group – Restructa Ltd. and CCL (North) Ltd. We had the pleasure of taking part in the RMAS site visit to Optimum Eco Group, sites Restructa Ltd. and CCL (North) Ltd, both in Irvine. After a brief catch up over tea/ coffee and pastries, we […]
Around 1.3 million disposable vapes are thrown way each week, ending up either on the streets or if disposed, in landfill or incinerated.
Disposable Vapes – A health hazard in more ways than one! Read More »
What is WEEE? WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment) is said to be the fastest growing waste stream in the UK. It is a classification used for products that need batteries or have a plug, such as household appliances (fridges, toasters), IT gear (computes, phones), consumer equipment (TVs, radios), lighting and monitoring equipment (lightbulbs, smoke
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What are persistent organic pollutants (POP’s)? How do the recent changes to the hazardous waste regulations impact you? What are the implications of POP’s in waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)? What does this mean for the re-use and recycling industry? Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP’s) are potentially hazardous organic substances which can impact the environment
Albion\’s ABC of Waste Management – P – Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP\’s) Read More »
bis-13-1256-interim-government-guidance-notes-new-weee-regulations This document explains the requirements of the draft Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2013. It is intended for businesses, public and third sector organisations and individuals involved in the sale, purchase and disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) from 1 January 2014. It explains the requirements on business, how to comply
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