Amidst the festivities, the amount of waste being produced by your family and friends is easily overlooked. With around 57.8 million people in the UK celebrating Christmas, the nation generates an average of 688,000 tonnes of waste over the festive period every year, making it the most wasteful UK holiday – championing every other holiday fifteen times over.
The Confederation of European Paper Industries’ 2020 figures show a rise in renewable energy and a fall in CO2 emissions, alongside an increased recycling rate
The Surrey Environment Partnership’s recent report highlights the successes of Surrey’s waste management, but emphasises the need for residents to recycle correctly
The 17th ADEPT survey on impact of Covid-19 on waste services has found fewer local authorities are reporting normal operations this month than in September
The Waste Management Plan for England evaluates how to support objectives of the Resources and Waste Strategy and the 25-Year Environment Bill and sets out measures for increasing recycling rates across England
