New Guidance for WEEE containing Persistent Organic Polutants
Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) are a group of chemicals that were historically included in the production of some electrical plastics. At the time, largely before 2009, POPs were used for…
Are you ready to Build Back Better?
Covid-19 has been a wake up call. Business disruption caused by the pandemic gives us an idea of the havoc to be caused by the upcoming climate crisis. Emissions, plastic,…
We’re proud to have helped the White Horse weather the storm
The White Horse is popular pub and eatery located in Bedford. With a steady stream of regulars and ad-hoc customers that come from far and wide to visit the smart,…
129 billion single-use face masks are put into the environment every month
Recently a BBC video highlighted an upsetting environmental consequence of the global pandemic - the issue of PPE in our oceans. PPE on our shores The video claims that, due…
Riding 100 miles for Ride High
As we all know, group charity events have been hit hard by the recent pandemic and unfortunately this has had a detrimental impact on the many charities that rely on…
Coffee Cups – can we restore faith in reusables?
Never before has ‘washing’ been so important. The threat of Covid-19 has drummed into us how essential it is to clean our hands as often as we can, wash our…
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…
Fire risks get real
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Flexible collections during the coronavirus crisis
If your business needs to change, reduce or suspend its waste collections, just let us know and we’ll work to accommodate your requirements wherever we can. It goes without saying…
Coronavirus Business Continuity Statement March 2020
As Coronavirus unfortunately continues to spread, our priority is to keep our employees, customers and the community safe whist ensuring that all our customers receive a high-quality service with minimal…
Video: Getting kids revved up about recycling
At Cawleys we work with many schools, universities and colleges who are all passionate about doing their bit for the environment. In lots of cases this starts with taking a…
Luton interceptor cleaning service on your doorstep
Interceptor Emptying in Beds, Bucks, Herts and Northants Annual interceptor emptying is vital if your business has a commercial site with an onsite car park or forecourt. With the recent…
All Things Business enjoy a Carpool Chat with Phil Gudgeon
Take a look at All Things Business' latest podcast! It features our very own Managing Director, Phil Gudgeon, who talks us through Cawleys' business developments and his own rise to…
Business Waste Collection & Recycling Solutions in Milton Keynes
It might not have full city status yet, but there’s no denying that Milton Keynes is a growing powerhouse of the UK. Its central location, grid road system and ample…
Is your desk plant bad for the environment?
According to the Royal Horticultural Society, indoor plants are on the rise and sales in the second half of last year were up 60% on the previous year. Some have…
5 Eco-Friendly Gifts for Valentine’s Day
With billions of paper cards sent and received, air-freighted red roses, and nylon lingerie sales soaring in February, Valentine's Day isn't known as the 'greenest' of celebrations. So this year,…
Up for the cup – let’s make a difference to coffee recycling
Not everybody knows this, but because coffee and hot drinks cups are lined with plastic, they aren't that easy to recycle. They have to be transported to one of only…
Talk of a mountain of lithium car battery waste raises an eyebrow!
Recently a report from the University of Birmingham raised concerns that there could be an electric vehicle battery waste mountain. The report focussed on the challenge of capturing and reusing…