April 2020 - Cawleys Archive

Important changes to our waste collection schedule for VE Day Bank Holiday

As you are aware, we are working hard to keep our collections as consistent as possible during this difficult time. However, with the VE Day May bank holiday fast approaching on Friday 8th May, we have made some minor changes to our collection schedule. As such, we will NOT be making any waste collections on Friday 8th…

In the waste industry it isn't unheard of for fires to unexpectedly break out. By nature, recycling and waste depots contain a high volume of mixed materials, including paper, card and wood, all of which can easily catch fire. Add to this movement by shovels, tipping pressures and the potential for rogue flammable items to…

Will streamlined shopping during the virus outbreak alter our approach to food waste?

Back in March, even before lockdown was announced, panic buying was rife. It started out as an assault on loo roll and hand sanitiser but before we knew it, eggs, soap and tinned food, (to name a few), became as precious as gold dust. The rumour mill was in full swing and talk of forthcoming…

Earth Day: the press pulls together to report on solutions to save our planet

Wednesday 22nd April is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Five decades ago a group of campaigners took part in a protest demanding reform to address environmental degredation. Since then, the world’s spotlight has been shining brightly on the main issues that have had an impact on our planet. From global warming, to the plastic…

Take away packaging on trial: is it time to go compostable after coronavirus?

These days, the closest most of us get to ‘eating out’ is embracing the unusually sunny British weather to gather around the garden table, and it’s likely to be that way for some time to come. Limited on-site dining Even after lockdown is lifted, it is likely that a gradual approach will see pubs, cafes…

What impact will coronavirus have on the environment?

Much debate has taken place since the coronavirus pandemic about the impact it has had on air quality, CO2 emmissions and our environment. Whilst the pandemic is threatening to bring the world and it's economy to its knees, some have been pointing out one benefit to the terrible circumstances we currently find ourselves in -…

Cawleys Coronavirus Decontamination Service

As we continue to fight a global pandemic with social distancing and lockdown measures changing the way we live, act and work, is now the time to consider how to make your workplace as safe as possible when the time comes to return? COVID-19 is a disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 Virus and is totally…

Thank you to our unsung waste worker heroes

In today's uncertain world, it will be those businesses that can support their staff, customers, partners and suppliers, whilst adapting their business models to the new world, that will have the best chance of bouncing back. At Cawleys we understand this implicitly and we are doing all we can to take a flexible approach wherever…

News update: Cawleys offer domestic skips and household waste collections

We'll collect your household waste! The coronavirus pandemic is having a devastating impact on many aspects of daily life and the ripple effect has now seen this touch on some of our essential daily services. One such area is waste collection. It is no surprise that councils have closed local recycling plants and suspended certain…

Monthly Archives: April 2020

Important changes to our waste collection schedule for VE Day Bank Holiday

Fire risks get real

Will streamlined shopping during the virus outbreak alter our approach to food waste?

Earth Day: the press pulls together to report on solutions to save our planet

Take away packaging on trial: is it time to go compostable after coronavirus?

What impact will coronavirus have on the environment?

Cawleys Coronavirus Decontamination Service

Thank you to our unsung waste worker heroes

News update: Cawleys offer domestic skips and household waste collections

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