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Hopkinson Waste Management - Testimonial for the Commercial Sales recruitment project
Jules Gaylor from Hopkinson Waste Management sought the help of WasteRecruit to find an ideal candidate for their Head of Commercial Sales position. This person would play a key role in advancing their tipping, recycled aggregates, and skip hire side...
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The Circular Economy. What matters most? The ideal or the impact?
We often talk about the ideals of the circular economy, of a world where consumers recognise the value in reusing products and materials rather than buying new and then disposing of them. Many people have a growing awareness of the...
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PMG Services Ltd - Testimonial for the successful recruitment of a Plant Manager
PMG engaged WasteRecruit to find a Plant Manager for their award-winning recycling plant, which produces quality recycled aggregate and sand through an end of waste process. This role was essential for ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Conversations with key personal...
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Mansfield District Council - Testimonial for the successful recruitment of a Waste and Recycling Manager
Mansfield District Council needed a new Waste and Recycling Manager with the required energy and drive to manage this diverse and challenging role. This person needed to be a versatile individual who was capable of responding to setbacks, establishing clear...
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The Push Pull Plastics Conundrum
Earlier this year Greenpeace made waves when they published a report declaring that plastic recycling was a waste of time. This was based on the claim that recycling rates weren’t making a dent in the global plastics pollution problem. A...
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What Simpler Recycling Reforms mean for Local Authorities, Contractors and Producers
In general, there have been positive reactions to government’s Simpler Recycling Reforms that were announced last month. While there are still many questions, the positivity is based on the feeling that at least there is some clarity now on the...
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It’s not about the number of bins! What will bring about simpler recycling reforms?
If there’s one thing that almost everyone agrees on, it’s that recycling in the UK is far too complex. Different bins for different types of packaging. Different days for different collections. Compulsory and optional collections, with little consistency between counties....
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Are we giving up?
Are we giving up too soon, and can we afford to? There seems to be a trend with leaders that’s leading to the wrong kind of circular economy. Come election time, there are plenty of promises outlining how the changes...
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Labels – how much do they help or hinder recycling?
For decades brands have relied on packaging and labelling to differentiate their products from competitors. It’s led to colourful supermarket aisles, brand wars and unfortunately more packaging than necessary. A new trend emerging amongst consumer goods manufacturers is to find...
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The world we live in - is aiming for net zero enough?
There is a growing trend amongst companies to publish their efforts towards achieving net-zero. Is it a publicity stunt? Is it a response to changing regulations? Perhaps it’s a little bit of both. Some say that the motivation really doesn’t...