All the latest News from Waste Efficiency

This is your hub for all the latest news from Waste Efficiency. Here, we will keep you updated on the latest legislation, smartest innovations and a range of news stories from the world of waste and recycling.

What do the new EPR regulations mean for your business?

What are the new Extended Producer Responsibility UK regulations? There have been stories appearing across the press regarding the forthcoming EPR legislation which has caused many businesses to question exactly what this means for them. The reality is that, as of the time of writing, the legislation has yet to go through parliament meaning that […]

Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One™ awarded 3-star rating for environmental performance.

One of our clients, the Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One™ Team based in Silverstone, have just been awarded the highest accreditation by the FIA, a three-star rating for their environmental performance. Parveer Ramana (Environmental and Sustainability lead) said; “Waste Efficiency have been instrumental in ensuring compliance to waste legislation as well as providing insight […]

Is your waste management service the right fit for your company?

Is your waste management service the right fit for your company? Waste is as ever, an increasing cost to all businesses across the UK, whether that is through increases in landfill tax (which pushes all other disposal rates up on an annual basis too!) or increases in fuel which have a substantial effect on waste […]

Banning of Disposal to Landfill of ‘Waste Upholstered Domestic Seating’ containing Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)

Banning of Disposal to Landfill of ‘Waste Upholstered Domestic Seating’ containing Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) The Environment Agency has recently issued a communication concerning ‘Waste Upholstered Domestic Seating’ The EA has issued this statement to highlight the banning of disposal to landfill of waste domestic seating due to the likely presence of Persistent Organic Pollutants […]

UK Plastic Packaging Tax

What is it? The UK government are imposing a new tax that will apply to plastic packaging manufactured in, or imported into the UK, that does not contain at least 30% recycled plastic. Plastic packaging is packaging that is predominantly plastic by weight. It will not apply to any plastic packaging which contains at least […]

Food Waste – A Growing Concern

Food waste – a growing concern The issue of food waste has been gradually moving up the agenda in recent years, with recent hikes in food prices bringing the issue to fore again. WRAP has recently announced the dates of their ‘Food Waste Action Week’ for 2023, a week in which they bring attention to […]

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What our customers say

“With a complex site producing a wide range of wastes we needed help to move to the next stage, Waste Efficiency’s tailored solution has taken control of all our services and compliance paperwork thereby saving us time.”

Graham Elcock, Health & Safety / Environmental Coordinator, Mazak
“The CADS system not only keeps us legally compliant but enables us to be constantly in touch with our recycling performance“

Jerome Delalandre, Southco Manufacturing
“Effective waste management is essential to our sustainability journey to ensure we reduce our environmental impact in all areas of our business. Waste Efficiency have helped us to implement strategies that will support this”

Simon Randall, Head of EHS, Facilities and Sustainability, Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One
“Waste Efficiency are rated highly at ABB. WE provide strong level of technical expertise, transparent and highly controlled legal documentation, are faultlessly reliable with their service commitment and overall consider WE as an excellent supplier provider to ABB.”

Andrew Sheward, ABB Global Division Health, Safety, Environment & Sustainability Manager
“Having worked with Waste Efficiency for a number of years with my previous companies, one of my first tasks at Norton was to onboard Waste Efficiency. The quality and responsiveness they demonstrate and the ease of use of the CADS system make them a pleasure to work with. I’m looking forward to working with them in the future as they will be an integral partner in helping Norton realise our sustainability goals”

Ben Thomas, Environment, Health, Safety & Facilities Manager at Norton Motorcycles