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What is green waste and where does it come from? Green waste, also known as vegetal waste, is biodegradable matter such as grass trimmings, leaves and plants. It can come from households (organic garden waste) or industry (scraping from the surface of construction...
Last week marked the launch of our brand new website! We’ve grown considerably since launching in 2018 and it was time for a refresh. We’re committed to being transparent and have dedicated content to show our customers exactly how we manage their waste and create...
Today, the 21st of April, is Earth Day. It’s an opportunity to reflect on the impact we have on the earth and how to improve our efforts to protect the environment. This message is especially poignant for construction businesses as sustainability continues to propel...
The 22nd of March is World Water Day and we’re debunking the biggest assumption about the world’s most consumed resource. As dreich as Scotland and many other places in the World can be, does that mean our water source really is infinite? Where Does It Come From and...
The 18th of March is Global Recycling Day. As a result of the climate crisis, we have become increasingly aware of our impact on the planet and consequently the need to overhaul how we consume and dispose of resources. With the 26th UN Climate Change COP taking place...
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our Knowledge Transfer Partnership with Heriot-Watt University. The partnership has been made possible through the Knowledge Transfer Network and will see our newly appointed Research Associate, Dr Winifred Obande, performing...
It’s no secret that we are currently living through a crisis when it comes to climate change and waste. We’re currently producing more waste than ever before in human history. Plastic is a particularly sinister culprit, with an estimated 1.3 billion tonnes of...
Did you know that waste can actually be classified into a few different kinds? With this in mind, some types of waste are recyclable whereas others are not. Waste disposal can be confusing and knowing the different types of wastes you’ll be able to better understand...
Gone, but not forgotten. All at Brewster Bros were very sorry to hear of the passing of long-serving employee, Wullie Frizzell, on Friday 14th August 2020 at 73 years of age, following a short illness. Originally a Borders man, Wullie settled in East Calder and...