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London’s Leading Recycling Company

Bywaters is London’s leading sustainable waste management company, with services extending across the whole of the UK. We provide safe, secure and efficient waste and recycling solutions, helping various industries to better manage their waste. As well as sending zero waste to landfill, we work closely with every client to increase their recycling rates and improve sustainability through both plastic and carbon reduction. Whatever your waste management needs, we have the experience to help your business enhance its operations and ensure an eco-friendly future.

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Why Us?

Solar Powered
Facilities

Our materials recovery facility gets its energy from the sun

Fleet of
Sustainable Vehicles

All our collection vehicles are low-emissions, hybrid, or fully electric

Zero Waste
Direct to Landfill

We reuse, recycle, or recover all the waste that we collect

Dedicated
Sustainability Managers

Bywaters customers get personal support from one of our Green Gurus

Bespoke
Reporting

Your waste management data can be accessed at the click of a button

Our Waste Management Services

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A Company on a Mission

Bywaters is more than just a recycling company. We aim to lead the UK towards a sustainable future, protecting it for generations to come. Our waste management services are founded on our commitment to improving the environment, while our team of Green Gurus work in partnership with clients to provide sustainability consultancy. We are always enhancing our waste management operations to reduce our own carbon footprint — whether that’s by adding more electric vehicles to our waste collection fleet or installing 4,000 solar panels to power our facility in Bow.

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In 2024...

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What's Going On

Earth Day 2025: Everything You Need to Know

Luigi Ricciulli

Discover the history, theme, and ways to take action for Earth Day 2025, including cleanups, tree planting, and sustainability education with Bywaters’ eco-friendly initiatives.

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Sustainability News Q1 2025

Pavlos Lampropoulos

From global shifts in sustainability policies to local waste management crises and innovative digital audits, explore the complex challenges and solutions shaping our environment today. Discover how economic pressures, labor disputes, and technological advancements are impacting sustainability and waste management practices worldwide.

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Old BRAD vs New BRAD: Smarter Insights, Better Decisions, Greater Impact

Olena Lymar

We are proud to introduce new and improved BRAD – our upgraded Reporting Analytics Dashboard built with the customers’ feedback at its core. Smarter, faster, and easier to use, the new BRAD offers smarter insights, better decisions, greater impact. Discover the all-new BRAD – make a step toward your sustainable goals!

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Global Recycling Day 2025: Why Recycling is More Important Than Ever

Pavlos Lampropoulos

On 18th March, we celebrate Global Recycling Day, highlighting the importance of reducing waste, conserving resources, and cutting carbon emissions. With over 2 billion tonnes of waste generated annually, recycling is more crucial than ever. Discover how Bywaters is leading the way in sustainability and how you can make a difference.

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Webinar: Simpler Recycling Legislation Special Q&A

Luigi Ricciulli

Check out our latest webinar, “Simpler Recycling Legislation Special Q&A”, hosted by our sustainability experts, Emmanuel Skoulides and Phoebe Purcell. This session explores the upcoming changes to recycling legislation and what they mean for businesses. This session will be followed by an expert-led Q&A session.

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Sustainable Waste Management at The 11 Monument Building

Pavlos Lampropoulos

The 11 Monument Building partnered with Bywaters to achieve an impressive 79.6% recycling rate in 2024. Through dedicated onsite waste monitoring, personalized audits, and waste awareness initiatives, Bywaters helped reduce contamination and enhance recycling practices, setting a benchmark for sustainable commercial property management.

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Sustainable Waste Management at ExCeL London

Pavlos Lampropoulos

ExCeL London has partnered with Bywaters to enhance its waste management strategy, improve recycling rates, and drive sustainability across its events. Through innovative recycling solutions, data-driven waste tracking, and hands-on collaboration, the venue is on track to achieve a 75% recycling target by 2025. Discover how this partnership is setting a new standard for sustainable event management.

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Simpler Recycling: What UK Businesses Need to Know

Luigi Ricciulli

How do these new UK laws affect businesses? Learn how the UK’s new Simpler Recycling legislation plans to streamline England’s waste system.

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Your Guide to a Sustainable Valentine’s Day

Pavlos Lampropoulos

Celebrate a romantic and sustainable Valentine’s Day with earth-friendly gift ideas, unplugged date nights, and delicious home-cooked treats. Discover how to show your love while also caring for the planet with our guide to a mindful and magical Valentine’s Day.

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Green Buildings: 8 Vital Characteristics & Ideas

Luigi Ricciulli

Green buildings minimise environmental impact while promoting efficiency. This blog explores key characteristics, benefits and sustainability strategies, highlighting energy efficiency, waste reduction, renewable energy use and eco-friendly materials in modern construction.

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Transforming Recycling Practices at The Bedford Hotel

Pavlos Lampropoulos

The Bedford Hotel boosted recycling rates from 37% to nearly 70% in just over a year with Bywaters’ innovative bin press, phased recycling strategy, and staff training, showcasing sustainability and cost-effective waste management in the hospitality sector.

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Scope 1 2 and 3 Emissions: Everything You Need To Know

Luigi Ricciulli

Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions form the cornerstone of reducing your carbon footprint. Discover how understanding this framework empowers businesses to lead in sustainability, optimise operations and create meaningful impact across their value chains.

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Veganuary blogpost 2025

The impact Veganuary has on sustainability 

Ken Ogura

This month, take a stand for the environment and join Veganuary. By switching to a plant-based diet, you’ll not only reduce your organisation’s carbon footprint, but also contribute to a healthier planet. To make the transition easier, call our team to help you manage your food waste.

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New Year’s Sustainability Resolutions for Your Business

Luigi Ricciulli

Start 2025 on a sustainable note! From reducing energy consumption to sustainability reporting tips to encouraging eco-friendly practices, discover actionable resolutions to enhance your business’s environmental impact and profitability this New Year.

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Key Sustainability Dates | UK Calendar

Key Sustainability Dates | UK Calendar

Luigi Ricciulli

It’s almost 2025, and we’ve made sure to compile the ultimate calendar of Environmental and Sustainability events for the entire year! Our fantastic resource will help you stay informed about all upcoming eco-friendly events that are going on around you.

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