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A Practical Guide to Food Waste Packaging: What Businesses Need to Know
Food packaging plays a major role in workplace waste, but not everything that looks recyclable actually is. This guide explains how different packaging materials behave in the waste system, how contamination affects recycling, and what businesses can do to make smarter, more sustainable choices.
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The Ultimate Guide For a Sustainable Retail Space
Download The Ultimate Guide For a Sustainable Retail Space. Get the roadmap to cut costs, reduce your carbon footprint, and boost your ESG profile with 5 core pillars.
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How to Be More Sustainable This Christmas
Christmas is one of the most waste-intensive seasons in the UK, but small changes can make a big difference. This guide explores practical ways to make your celebrations more sustainable, from eco friendly wrapping and decorations to reducing food waste, choosing greener travel options and improving workplace sustainability.
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Your Ultimate Guide to a Sustainable Winter
Winter doesn’t have to be wasteful. From smart heating hacks that save money to the art of sustainable gifting, discover how to navigate the colder months without compromising on comfort. Here is your complete guide to a cosy, eco-friendly season and a sustainable start to 2026.
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10 Interesting Items You Didn’t Know Could Be Recycled
From 60,000 tonnes of cartons used each year in the UK to millions of discarded hotel soap bars worldwide, many everyday items have far greater recycling potential than people realise. Here are ten unexpected materials that can be transformed through modern recycling and circular-economy thinking.
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Festive Opening Hours
Our facilities remain open throughout December, please be sure to check our festive opening hours.
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How to Shop Sustainably on Black Friday 2025
Black Friday and Cyber Monday, are upon us once again, but when it comes to sustainability, they are controversial subjects, and this year is no exception. So how can you ensure you’re not making savings at the cost of the environment? Here’s a quick guide to navigating the sales.
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Key Sustainability Dates | UK Calendar
It’s almost 2026, 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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Wrap Up London 2025
Each winter, thousands of Londoners donate their pre-loved coats through Wrap Up London, a campaign led by HandsOn London to keep vulnerable people warm. This year, Bywaters is proud to support the initiative once again, collecting coats, volunteering time, and helping give warmth a second life. Discover how small acts of kindness and circular thinking can make London a more sustainable and compassionate city.
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The Ultimate Guide For a Sustainable Office
Download The Ultimate Guide For a Sustainable Office. Get the roadmap to cut costs, reduce your carbon footprint, and boost your ESG profile with 5 core pillars.
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The Ultimate Guide for A Sustainable Halloween
The UK spends nearly £776M on a wasteful Halloween. Learn how to Refuse, Reduce, and Reuse with our ultimate guide to a sustainable, low-waste celebration that doesn’t sacrifice the planet.
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Black History Month 2025
Celebrate Black History Month in the UK by exploring the unsung heroes of environmental justice and sustainability. Acknowledge the critical contributions of Black individuals shaping a healthier future.
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Net Zero White Paper 2025
Bywaters’ Net Zero 2025 White Paper and their commitment to a more sustainable future.
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Your Ultimate Guide to Office Recycling
Improve the recycling in your office building today, by following some of these quick and easy tips
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BRAD Patch Notes
Discover the latest enhancements to Bywaters’ BRAD dashboard. Get unparalleled insight into waste data, improved performance, and stronger sustainability reporting.
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