One of the aims of the Scottish Government’s proposed Aggregates Levy is that the new tax should support the circular economy. This is to be applauded. As the pressure mounts on virgin aggregates, the focus must shift to recycling construction waste and the greater...
The 17th – 23rd of October is Recycling Week across the globe. Post COP26, there has been a noticeable increase in recycling and sustainability-based projects making headlines for all the right reasons. Here are our favourite good news recycling stories from 2023 so...
Over a decade ago, the Scottish Government set the first of two key targets to act on the climate emergency - to become a Zero Waste society reducing our waste output by 70% (based on 2011 levels) before 2025. In 2019, the second target was defined with the Government...
We’re starting the new year with a few new faces in the team! We’re delighted to welcome Michelle, Diane, Stephen, Ronnie and Ian to Brewster Bros. 2021 was a fantastic year bouncing back from a highly unusual year in 2020 due to the pandemic and as such, the business...
Last night The Herald hosted their annual Scottish Family Business Awards in association with Business Gateway. We are thrilled to have won the award for Family Business of the Year (Small) and receive a commendation for Green Business of the Year. Family businesses...
Brewster Bros are thrilled to announce that we are one of four winners of the prestigious Good Practice and Outstanding Achievement Awards this year. The VIBES Awards aim to highlight businesses with exceptional commitment to protecting the environment through...
We have been working with Scottish Water, Zero Waste Scotland and Jacobs on an exciting cross industry project to explore the potential of waste grit from the waste water treatment works. The project aims to recover valuable construction materials from the water...
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...
Gone, but not forgotten. All at Brewster Bros were very sorry to hear of the passing of long-serving employee, William Frizzell also known as Wullie, on Friday 14th August 2020 at 73 years of age, following a short illness. Originally a Borders man, Wullie settled in...
COVID-19 Business Status Update Following the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Brewster Bros has implemented several precautionary measures to prioritise the welfare of our stakeholders. In line with government's COVID-19 guidelines, we are doing...