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
Environmental Management
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
The Benefits of Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
In today's world, the growing importance of Environmental Management Systems (EMS) cannot be overstated. As we become increasingly aware of the impact of human activities on the environment, it's clear that we can no longer afford to treat Mother Nature like a forgotten potted … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
Setting Environmental Objectives for an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS)
Introduction Objectives are defined in the Environmental Management System (EMS) standard ISO 14001:2015 as being ‘result to be achieved’. They form a key part of an organisation's strategy to improve its environmental performance. They can be set at many different … [Read more...] about Setting Environmental Objectives for an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS)