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Anaerobic digestion: Process, feedstocks, advantages and disadvantages Anaerobic digestion (AD) turns organic waste like food scraps, slurry and sewage into biogas and nutrient rich fertiliser. The UK has approximately 750 commercial AD plants processing 36 million tonnes of organic waste a year. This guide to anaerobic digestion covers: How it works Feedstocks Pros and cons UK facilities What is anaerobic digestion? An…
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UK waste data insights How much waste does the UK generate every year? What is it made of, where does it come from, and where does it go? We look at the official government statistics and answer these questions and more! 💡 Key takeaways: The UK generates 222.2 million tonnes of waste annually (growing by 0.6% annually over the…
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Waste Emissions Calculator: Reducing your business’s carbon footprint Businesses can significantly reduce their carbon footprint by following the waste hierarchy and avoiding waste disposal in landfills. Calculate how many kilograms of CO2 (and equivalent gases) can be avoided by recycling, composting and incinerating this waste before it reaches landfills using our Waste Emissions Calculator: How are business waste carbon emissions calculated? Business waste…
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Asbestos waste disposal Asbestos was once widely used in the UK for its insulating and fire-resistant properties, and it was a key material used in roofing, flooring, and construction. However, as cases of lung disease among workers became more common, medical research in the 1960s confirmed the serious health risks of asbestos exposure. Regulations followed, with the UK…
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The waste hierarchy pyramid: A guide for businesses The waste hierarchy pyramid is a five-step framework set out in UK law that ranks waste management methods in order of environmental preference. Prevention sits at the top as the most preferable option, followed by preparing for reuse, recycling, other recovery, and disposal as the last resort. UK businesses are legally required to apply the…
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Sellafield: Britain’s hidden nuclear waste hub Nestled beside the Lake District National Park on the Cumbrian coast is Sellafield, Europe’s largest nuclear waste decommissioning and storage site. Sellafield stores around 85% of the UK’s legacy nuclear waste in its ageing facilities. The UK government spends £2.5 billion each year on managing the nuclear waste at Sellafield. Our experts explain the history…
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