Environmental issues centred around waste disposal continue to be of concern. Recycling is essential for the future of our environment.

Changes in the law now mean disposal of certain products is prohibited or subject to increased taxes. Social attitude will affect all organisations as environmental policies become a critical point in tender decisions.

		Every 9 months we produce enough waste to fill Lake Windermere.
		240 million tonnes of controlled waste is produced each year.
		70% of this waste goes to landfill sites.
		Local landfill sites are due to reach capacity in 2006.
		Source: The Environment Agency.

The Law on Waste
In 1992, under the framework of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the Duty of Care was introduced. It requires controlled waste, including technical waste, to be disposed of properly and legally. The Environment Agency are continually involved in assessing and reviewing targets for waste minimisation.

Landfill tax increases means that it is becoming more expensive to ignore effective waste management, whereas recycling cuts costs and protects your future.