The latest Environmental Briefing is about new waste segregation requirements in England called Simpler Recycling. This is a new legal requirement applicable to all sites in England which follows similar legislative changes in Wales last year. The Simpler Recycling changes must be implemented on all sites by 31st March 2025.

You can find the Environmental Briefing, plus Simpler Recycling Posters on the UK News download page: here and here

The main change is that all sites including offices, require a Food waste bin alongside the current General and Mixed Recyclables bins. Also, Glass waste is prohibited from existing bins, and we recommend that glass waste is eliminated wherever possible. Where glass waste is generated, a separate glass collection service must be obtained. Our approved waste contractor, Biffa will shortly be rolling out the food waste bins to all sites. Where alternative waste contractors are used, please confirm the suitability of the proposed service with the Procurement or Sustainability team. Information posters can also be downloaded to show what waste types can be disposed of in each bin.

Further details will be provided shortly.