Rubbish Blog
From Dustmen to Wheelie Bins: The Evolution of Household Waste Management in the UK
The management of solid waste in the United Kingdom has...
Read MorePaper Cup Recycling Fund: Token Gesture or Genuine Solution?
A new initiative has been announced, offering a £45,000 fund...
Read MoreBack to School, Back to Litter Problems
An opinion piece by John Crawford, Life Member CIWM ...
Read MoreHas SEPA Ran It’s Race?
An opinion piece by John Crawford, Life Member CIWM ...
Read MoreScotland’s Biodegradable Municipal Waste Landfill Ban
What you need to know Effective from 31 December 2025,...
Read MoreThe Garden Waste Debate: Scotland’s Council Permits in 2025
Last year, we explored the varying cost of garden waste...
Read MoreIs Your Tea Bag Brewing More Than Just Tea? The Microplastic Dilemma
Teatime is a moment of relaxation for many—but what if...
Read More“A Winter’s Tale” – By John Crawford, CIWM Life Member
It is the last week in November 1994. The Director...
Read More“A Special Committee Meeting?” – By John Crawford, CIWM Life Member
It had taken my first four months at Inverness to...
Read More“The tale of the new Apprentice” – By John Crawford, CIWM Life Member
It’s late April 1968. The new Student in the Burgh...
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