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As the UK’s most widely watched sport, football is frequently considered a cornerstone of British history and culture. International sporting events, such as the UEFA European Championships (the Euros), can help to drive national unity and build community. Yet, amongst the excitement, one crucial consequence often overlooked is the significant increase in residual waste produced….

Despite a decline over the past two decades, manufacturing still forms an important pillar in the UK economy, accounting for 9.1% of the value added and 7.2% of the employment in 2023[1]. Yet, with every product made, every process completed, there’s an unavoidable byproduct: waste. Data from Gov.uk[2] suggests that the commercial and industrial sectors…

Construction sites are notoriously messy. But the key is to make sure that you have organised chaos, for lack of a better word. Construction sites, despite their nature, can be kept tidy and clear, as well as safe for people to work in. Often, the two go hand-in-hand. In this article, we’ll be going through…

Unlocking value: Making the business case for sustainable waste management Historically, for many businesses, waste management was little more than a tick box activity. Whilst progress is being made, there remains an opportunity for improvement, with many companies still only addressing it when an issue arises. What some businesses are currently failing to grasp is that responsible, efficient, and sustainable waste management isn’t just a compliance issue; but taking it seriously and making positive choices can…

According to Skip Search, domestic skip hire is set to increase as time goes on. This is mainly because it’s a convenient waste management service. It’s an ideal way for households to get rid of waste that needs to be responsibly disposed of. As the name would suggest, this type of skip would suffice for…

This year’s World Environment Day (June 5) focuses on ending plastic pollution, highlighting the growing urgency to rethink how we produce, use and dispose of plastic. In the UK, around five million tonnes of plastic waste are discarded every year, with nearly half of it coming from packaging.[1] Much of this plastic is not biodegradable,…

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…