Information & Guides

With a higher awareness on climate change and waste, more people and businesses are actively trying to reduce their waste and recycle as much as possible. However, it can be more confusing than it sounds. What can and can’t be recycled isn’t always clear and varies by postcode. All packaging should have instructions for disposal,…

Refuse derived fuel (RDF) is fuel created from certain types of waste, such as municipal solid waste and other combustible refuse. For companies looking to achieve zero waste to landfill, converting some of their waste into RDF is a great solution. Rubbish that would otherwise end up sitting in a landfill site is instead put…

Food waste is created at every stage in the production cycle – from farm through distribution and retail to customer. According to the Food Sustainability Index, the UK is joint 11th in the world for addressing the food waste problem. However, £2.5bn is still being lost through food waste in the hospitality sector each year,…

According to WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme), around 10 million tonnes of food and drink is wasted in the UK each year. This has a value of over £20 billion and creates around 22 million tonnes of greenhouse gases in the process. Over two million tonnes is wasted in the hospitality and food sectors…

Whatever your business, Willshee’s can now provide a service to ensure that your office operation is achieving zero waste to landfill. You can choose whichever combination of recycling bins is best for your organisation, which typically could be Paper (with an option for Confidential), General and Food. Willshee’s will then collect the bins at whatever…

Food waste is converted into energy using a process called anaerobic digestion (or AD, for short). The waste is treated at a special AD plant, where it is broken down so that it gives off biogas. This methane-rich gas is then used to create new energy. Anaerobic digestion is a great way to prevent food…

Willshee’s technical compliance manager, Susan Purnell, gives an overview of the challenges around WEEE waste: “The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations are an example of legislation that all businesses need to be aware of so as not to fall foul of the rules which could result in problems, fines and potentially prosecution. Speaking…

Many businesses produce hazardous waste, but it is important that this is disposed of by professionals. At Willshee’s we offer comprehensive hazardous waste disposal services to suit your needs, whether you need to dispose of one piece of hazardous material, or a warehouse full However, you may be wondering what actually happens to your hazardous…

This Wednesday officially marks the start of spring, so there couldn’t be a better time to spruce up your home and dust down the cobwebs. A quick spring clean can transform a home, as well as your mood, helping you to live in a more harmonious environment. As people around the globe reach for their…