As has been discussed on various previous posts on this blog, it is clear that rubbish is a serious problem, and that recycling must play a significant part in the solution. There are, however, various types and ways of recycling. Sometimes, you’ll have somebody’s trash which, in another person’s eyes, is still usable, and other
The great pacific garbage patch is something which has only developed over the last fifty years. What it consists of is a large amount of waste, mainly plastic, which has somehow reached the ocean. This patch of garbage is spread out over thousands of kilometres, mostly low in concentration, and it represents one of the
Recycling has become a big part of every day life for a lot of people in the UK. Here’s a few facts that you may or may not know already. 1) Around 66% of paper is recycled, meaning it’s one of the main materials recycled in the UK. 2) In terms of plastic, we now
The hotel industry has a hard time in the separation of recyclable waste from their rubbish. Recently, hotel owners/management have decided to focus much more on waste management programs, but some still struggle. Below are a few tips for recycling and waste reduction, to help your hotel. Recycling Make sure your employees are informed about
Anaerobic digestion is a method of waste management that focuses on creating a renewable energy source from both industrial and domestic applications. It is the process of breaking down waste without the use of oxygen, using micro-organisms and a fermentation process resulting in fuels or energy. Although it occurs in some places such as within