Month: February 2014
Serco Report reveals recycling incentives effectiveness
We welcome the recent Serco published new research investigating the impact of recycling incentives. Serco commissioned Eunomia Research & Consultancy to explore the effect of incentives and reward schemes on recycling rates in over 30 boroughs across the UK with encouraging results. The study shows that authorities with recycling incentives schemes recorded an average 8%…
Trailer Trash hits home!
We love watching videos, especially those that teach us something. So we’re delighted to see a new ‘trailer’ released by The European Commission through their generationawake.eu website. The new mini film promotes the message of viewing waste as a resource. It’s part of its environmental initiative – Generation Awake. The film takes the form of…
The power of Less – Landfill costs rise 11%
The Power of LESS. UK Landfill tax goes up 11% to £80 per tonne on April 1st 2014. Will this drive consumers and businesses to generate LESS waste? or will it be merely be factored into costs? And what’s it got to do with an Espresso Coffee ? or the power of less? The UK…
Is Denmark leaving the dark age of Waste burning?
It might seem unlikely but a recent apparent u-turn on waste management policy in Denmark could be in the offing. It’s all driven by the 2050 EU goals of Emissions reduction. We applaud Denmark’s environment minister Ida Auken who recently announced a new strategy that changes the nation’s priority from incineration to recycling. Make no…
