Introduction Did you know that although we are asked to recycle a great deal of our waste these days that recycling is not actually the best environmental option for our waste? Recycling is actually a sort of ‘middle level’ option that is certainly much better than waste … [Read more...] about Is Recycling Really Good for the Environment? Pros and Cons Explained
What Is a Risk Assessment?
Introduction “No risk, no reward” sounds great in theory, but let’s face it, there are some risks that your company would not want to take: those that endanger your staff and the general public. In this particular case, the risk definitely isn’t worth taking and you’d be … [Read more...] about What Is a Risk Assessment?
How to Conduct a Training Needs Analysis to Improve Health and Safety Outcomes
Introduction to Training Needs Analysis Nobody wants to create ineffective training, especially when it comes to training that should improve health and safety outcomes. A careful Training needs analysis (TNA) can go a long way to helping avoid such an issue. According to … [Read more...] about How to Conduct a Training Needs Analysis to Improve Health and Safety Outcomes
Packaging Waste Regulations – Implications of Waste Disposal Fees
Introduction As some of you may be aware a new version of the UK packaging waste regulations was recently released. ‘Large’ organisations now have a responsibility to pay waste disposal fees for the packaging on their products that eventually becomes household waste. … [Read more...] about Packaging Waste Regulations – Implications of Waste Disposal Fees
Deposit Return Schemes Coming to the UK
Introduction It was interesting to see the post here pop up in my news aggregator the other week. It appears that deposit return schemes (DRS) will be introduced in the UK in the near future. This brought back a lot of memories from my youth. I remember my parents buying soft … [Read more...] about Deposit Return Schemes Coming to the UK