March the 18th marks Global Recycling Day and you might be thinking that it's counterintuitive to be talking about waste but waste streams are the raw materials of recycled products. We all have a duty of care to manage our waste responsibly in order to protect the...
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...
What are construction trommel fines and where do they come from? Construction trommel fines come from construction skip waste and are made up of a wide range of materials including aggregates, organics, wood, glass and plastics. Recycling construction trommel fines...
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...
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...
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 plastic...
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...
For businesses in every sector, waste management is a hugely important part of running a successful operation. Whether you’re in charge of a busy construction site or a hyper-efficient office space, you will be creating some form of waste, all of which will need to be...
It doesn’t matter who we are, starting a business is always going to be a complex undertaking. From finding a quality USP and setting out a comprehensive business plan to actually turning a profit, getting a company off the ground can feel like a daunting task. This...