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Climate Anxiety: Why It Matters In The Workplace
There’s no doubt climate change awareness had a major impact on our society – but did you know it also has done so on our mental health? In this article, we will go through what is climate anxiety, its implications and the implications it has in the workplace.
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Dangerous Items: What Should NOT Go in Your Recycling or General Waste Bins
Discover which everyday items are dangerous if put in your recycling or general waste bins. Learn about the risks they pose to safety and the environment, and find out the correct ways to dispose of hazardous household waste like batteries, chemicals, medical items, and vapes.
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Stop Food Waste day
To mark Stop Food Waste Day, we explore the inspiring work of FEAST With Us, a London charity Bywaters supports, that tackles food poverty by transforming surplus food into healthy meals and building skills.
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Earth Day 2025: Everything You Need to Know
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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Old BRAD vs New BRAD: Smarter Insights, Better Decisions, Greater Impact
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
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
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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Simpler Recycling: What UK Businesses Need to Know
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
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
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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Scope 1 2 and 3 Emissions: Everything You Need To Know
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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The impact Veganuary has on sustainability
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
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
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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UK Recycling Trends for 2025
We wrote a full list of UK Recycling Trends for 2025. With transformative policies, rising landfill costs, and bold sustainability goals reshaping waste management, what will their implications be? Can these changes drive progress, or will challenges stall the momentum?
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