Information & Guides

In today’s fast-paced retail landscape, businesses juggle a multitude of demands. From navigating evolving consumer trends to optimising complex supply chains, retailers face a constant stream of challenges. Often overlooked, yet critically important, is the effective management of waste within this dynamic and ever-changing environment. While the specific waste management challenges differ between retail sectors,…

In a world that is more environmentally conscious than ever, it’s important that we’re looking at every aspect of the waste we generate and think about how it can be responsibly and safely disposed of, whilst also being eco-friendly. The easiest way to do this is to recycle, but did you know that recycling stretches…

Business waste is generated every day, regardless of the industry you might work in. While it’s not something we can necessarily avoid completely, the way in which you manage that commercial waste can say a lot about your business, but how so?  In this article, we’ll be taking you through what waste management is, what…

Did you know that what we throw away has a direct impact on our climate? With Earth Day around the corner, Willshee’s is, as ever, focused on helping our customers better manage their waste and prioritise the planet. Celebrated annually on the 22nd of April, Earth Day[1] is an important global campaign, aimed at protecting…

It’s the most chocolatey time of the year. With Easter just around the corner, and children (and adults) across the nation eagerly awaiting the arrival of chocolate eggs, festive sweet treat, and a much-needed long weekend. While for many, Easter is a cherished family event, it also means big business for organisations across the UK….

Humanity has reached a tipping point. Unsustainable practices, specifically around production and consumption are leading us down a dangerous road. The amount of waste being sent to landfill every year is reaching crisis point across the globe. Urgent action needs to be taken to reduce the amount of waste being sent to landfill, and promote…

Stop Food Waste Day is an international day. It recognises the problem of food waste and the negative impact it has on the planet. It aims to raise awareness of the issue and how big it is. Stop Food Waste Day UK also advises on preventing food waste. In this article, we’ll be explaining what…

As the days lengthen and the first buds of spring appear, it’s a sign that the annual Great British Spring Clean is upon us. This nationwide campaign, spearheaded by Keep Britain Tidy, encourages the UK to unite in tackling litter and transforming our local communities. The Great British Spring Clean, running from 21 March to…

Waste crime. It’s something we often hear about, in some form or another, on the news, on social media and in the papers. With many social media groups being set up for villages and towns, people are becoming more aware of waste crime issues. No matter where you live, you’ll likely have come across some…

We’re currently entering a brand new season. It’s the transition from the cold, bitter winter weather into the brighter, more colourful season of spring. With spring comes new life, especially in the garden. But often, new plant life is encouraged by the tidying up and cutting back of old stems and leaves. This makes way…