What does ‘Zero to Landfill’ Really Mean?
The phrase ‘zero to landfill’ is a shortened version of ‘zero waste to landfill’, and encompasses the philosophy of reducing the amount of waste that ends up in landfill. Although the term ‘zero’ is used, sadly not all types of waste can be processed and might still end up in landfill. But the important point is […]
The Problem of Plastic Waste
The world is seemingly drowning in plastic waste. A study in 2020 reported that the amount of plastic alone that man has created is greater in mass than all land animals and marine creatures combined. Because plastics are cheap and strong, manufacturers choose to use it over other materials. However, the chemical structure of most plastics […]
Making the Most of your DIY Waste
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What if I can’t Have a Skip?
Many people assume that they can’t have a skip if they live somewhere that has restricted access, or if they have no driveway. If you’re considering a large DIY project – a remodelling of your kitchen or bathroom, perhaps – you might be held back by the thought of getting rid of all that […]
Net Zero and Waste Management
The waste management sector produces about 4% of the UK’s CO2 emissions. There’s no denying that we’re part of the climate problem – but we’re also an indispensable part of the solution that will get the country to net zero carbon. We can certainly do something about our operational carbon footprint as an industry. As […]
How Can The UK Climb The International Recycling League Table?
Comparing recycling rates between different countries is difficult. But whichever calculation method you use, the UK (with the exception of Wales) performs less well than other developed economies. For a relatively densely populated place with high landfill costs, improving recycling rates ought to be a priority. And yet the UK ranks well below countries such […]
Wipe the wet wipes out of our lives
Wet wipes according to the dictionary… ‘A small disposable cloth treated with a cleansing agent, used especially for personal hygiene’. I use these wet wipes with no thought or consideration to what they are made of. I use them to clean my bathroom, remove my make up and when my Grandson comes to visit I […]
Does a Small bit of Recycling Make a Big Difference?
My new year resolution for 2019 is to start taking my recycling a little bit more seriously. I know that the UK produces more than 100 million tonnes of waste every year, one tonne by the way is about the weight of a small car. In less than two hours, the waste we produce would […]
We’re Dreaming of a Green Christmas
What are you hoping to receive this Christmas? No doubt we’ve all got items we’d love to find under the tree on Christmas morning. One thing that would bring cheer to everyone at Wellington Waste is for Christmas 2018 to be one where the UK becomes more considerate about waste and recycling. No, we’re not […]
Waste Carrier Licences – It’s Your Responsibility to Know
Businesses and individuals often fail to appreciate their lasting duty of care when it comes to waste. There’s a misconception that if they pay a company to take the waste away, compliance with environmental and waste management regulations becomes somebody else’s responsibility. In fact, your duty of care continues, whether you are a business or […]
What Happens to Waste that Can’t be Recycled?
As a waste management company our ambition is, one day, to see nothing at all going into landfill. For this to happen there will need to be some upstream changes to the way that goods are manufactured and packaged. In the meantime, we have a mission to make sure that as little as possible of […]
What Can and Can’t be Recycled Still Causes Confusion
Many people are confused about what can and can’t be recycled. Some of the confusion comes from the sheer range of materials we use in everyday life and some of it probably comes from the different rules councils apply for what can be put out for collection. A popular holiday destination such as the South […]
