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Fun Recycling Ideas for Your School
Sustainability is the key to securing the planet’s future and that means we must pass on good recycling habits to our children. Where better place to start than in the home or at school? Environmental values don’t have to be a boring sit-down lesson; they are a brilliant opportunity for…
Read MoreTendring District Council Launch New Waste Collection Scheme
Tendring District Council are launching a new waste collection scheme in an effort to reduce litter on residential streets and promote recycling. Wheelie bins are to be introduced to replace the black plastic sacks currently distributed to residents for free. The bins, which are large at 180 litres each,…
Read MoreCSH Environmental Testing Falken RI151 Tyres
CSH Environmental is proud to be testing a new model of tyre on one our Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCVs). It’s a unique opportunity to be putting a prototype tyre through its paces and, if successful could reduce costs by making tyres more dependable. Falken tyres has fitted their RI151 steer axle…
Read MoreEnvironment Agency Warns Car Recycling Operators
CSH Environmental don’t recycle vehicles but we have an appreciation for the specialist recyclers that do and the challenges they face This summer a number of fires at vehicle recycling sites prompted the Environment Agency to warn operators of the importance of having a fire prevention plan (FPP) in place,…
Read MoreCarlsberg is Replacing Plastic Rings with Recyclable Glue
We’ve grown used to the six plastic rings holding our multipacks of canned drink together. However, they could be having their swansong, since Danish brewing giant Carlsberg revealed its plans to replace them with an eco-friendly alternative. What will replace the plastic rings? Recyclable glue will be replacing the 50…
Read MoreSpace Detective Agency Leads War On Waste Crime
Waste crime is a serious issue that affects thousands of people in the UK every year. These range from fly-tipping in rural areas, to illegal waste sites that total hundreds of tonnes of unlicensed household and trade waste. But one company, Air & Space Evidence, from University College London (UCL)…
Read MoreBlue Recyclable Bags for Colchester
Colchester County Council is going green by voting blue. The decision has been made to dispose of recyclable materials in the region using transparent blue plastic bags. The County Council approved a second and final reading of the ‘Solid Waste Bylaw’ that will introduce blue bags as a mandatory part…
Read MoreGovernment Mandate On Waste Disposal
When you’re new to trade waste, it can be surprising to learn that you must document the waste that you dispose of. This is part of the legal process of waste disposal that ensures a strong paper trail that is traceable to a source – from waste creation to a…
Read MoreTips on how to reduce & reuse in Colchester
If you are burning to do your bit for the environment and go the extra mile, then you’ll love our reduce and reuse tips. Remember, there’s so much more to recycling and reusing materials than simply depositing them in the correct colour wheelie bin. You can use your imagination and…
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