Better Waste Solutions

18/05/2026

🌍 It's Learning at Work Week and there's no better time to invest in your team's knowledge!

Did you know that the average workplace could divert up to 70% of its waste away from landfill, simply by knowing what goes where?

This week, why not take the opportunity to get your staff clued up on waste separation and recycling? Here are a few ideas to get started:

♻️ Take a look at our blog for what you need to know here bit.ly/424I90b
📦 Label your bins clearly paper, plastic, glass, food waste, and general
🧠 Host a 10-minute team briefing on what can and can't be recycled
🤝 Nominate a Waste Champion in your team to keep things on track

At Better Waste Solutions, we're here to help your business reduce, reuse, and recycle smarter. Get in touch today and let's make your workplace waste work harder for the planet. 🌱

22/04/2026

🌍 Happy Earth Day! 🌱

Today, people all over the world are stopping to appreciate the incredible planet we call home and asking themselves what more they can do to protect it.

Here at Better Waste Solutions, we ask that question every single day. 💚

Because the truth is, how we handle our waste has one of the most direct and immediate impacts on the health of our planet. Waste that's poorly managed pollutes our land, contaminates our water, and contributes to climate change. But waste that's managed well? It gets recycled, recovered, and given a second life.

That's what we're here for.

🌿 Every business we work with is taking a real step toward a healthier planet
♻️ Every bin we empty is a chance to recycle more and waste less
🌎 Every collection we make is part of something much bigger

This Earth Day, we want to say a huge thank you to every single one of our customers for choosing to do the right thing.

And if you're not yet a customer, what better day to make the change? 😊

👉 Get in touch with Better Waste Solutions today and let's make your business part of the solution.
https://betterwaste.co.uk/request-a-quote/

Happy Earth Day from all of us. 🌍💚

27/12/2025

🎄 Leftover Christmas food at work: which bin? ♻️

For UK businesses, any leftover cooked food or expired festive stock that can’t be eaten or safely donated should go in your food waste bin – not general waste or recycling.

✅ Food waste bin: cooked/uncooked food, expired ingredients, unsold festive dishes, prep waste like peelings and trimmings.

🚫 Keep out: plastic packaging, foil trays, glass, cardboard, and cooking oil – these belong in their own recycling or waste streams.

Post-Christmas volumes make correct separation critical to avoid rejected collections, odours, pests, and extra costs for your business.

🔗 Full guide: What Bin Does Leftover Christmas Food Go In?

https://betterwaste.co.uk/what-bin-leftover-christmas-food-go-in/

Unsure which bin leftover cooked or expired Christmas food should go in? Learn the correct food waste disposal approach for UK businesses!

24/12/2025

🎄 Business Christmas waste: rethink what you’re “recycling” ♻️

Not all festive packaging is recyclable – and a few wrong items can contaminate an entire commercial recycling load, leading to rejected collections and higher costs for businesses.

✅ Usually recyclable: plain paper cards and clean cardboard (no glitter, foil, laminates, or ribbons).

🚫 Not recyclable: glitter cards and boxes, foil or shiny wrap, metallic gift bags, ribbons and bows – these all belong in general waste in most UK systems.

If your team is doing a post-Christmas clear-out, simple rules and clear bin signage can protect recycling streams and keep collections compliant. When in doubt, keep questionable festive waste out of your recycling.

🔗 Full guide for UK businesses: Recyclable vs Non-Recyclable Christmas Waste – Better Waste https://betterwaste.co.uk/recyclable-vs-non-recyclable-christmas-waste/

Unsure which Christmas waste can be recycled? Learn how UK businesses should dispose of cards, glitter, foil, ribbons, and festive packaging correctly!

19/12/2025

✨ Christmas Opening Hours at Better Waste Solutions ✨

As we approach the festive break, our team would like to thank all our customers for an amazing year. 🎅🎁🎄

From all of us at Better Waste Solutions, have a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year! ♻️🎉

18/12/2025

💙 Support Maya’s Law – Sign the Petition

Maya’s Law calls for stronger child safeguarding by improving how vital information is shared between agencies — helping protect children before harm occurs.

Launched in memory of two-year-old Maya Chappell, this petition urges Parliament to close dangerous gaps in current safeguarding laws.

👉 Sign the petition here:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/731497

Please sign and share to help protect children and support meaningful change.

We propose a statutory safeguarding framework that facilitates proactive information sharing where a child is at risk due to a parent or caregiver’s known history, even when current laws may not trigger disclosure.

17/10/2025

🎃🌍 This Halloween, Let’s Make It Green! 🌍🎃

Halloween doesn’t have to be a nightmare for the planet. At Better Waste Solutions, we’re encouraging businesses to reduce waste this spooky season by opting for sustainable decorations, eco-friendly costumes, and waste-minimizing packaging. 🎃👻

Here’s how you can make your business more eco-conscious this Halloween:

Swap single-use decorations for reusable ones

Encourage employees and customers to recycle and repurpose costumes

Offer treats in bulk to cut down on packaging waste

Join us in making this Halloween the most sustainable one yet! 🌱💚

11/02/2025

Big news for businesses in England! 🚀 From 31st March 2025, new simpler recycling legislation will come into effect, making it easier for businesses to recycle efficiently and responsibly.

✅ Standardized rules across England
✅ Clearer guidance on separating waste
✅ A step towards a more sustainable future

Want to know how these changes will impact your business? Read our latest blog for everything you need to prepare: https://betterwaste.co.uk/simpler-recycling-legislation-for-businesses-in-england-what-you-need-to-know/

Let’s make recycling simpler and greener together! 🍃♻️

16/12/2024

Merry Christmas to all our customers and suppliers 🎄🎅 We look forward to working with you all in the New Year! 🎉

Our office opening hours over the festive period are as below, but you can send us a voicemail, email, text, or WhatsApp message any time:

05/06/2024

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