News & Blogs
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More than recycling?
Recently EU reports raised concerns about the future of recycling in Europe. Despite having advanced and mature recycling systems, indications are that it’s not sustainable. Some people aren’t surprised by this, given that EU municipal recycling rates sit at around...
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Change and Scale
“We need ideas, we need innovation, we need investment!” It’s the constant call when conversations turn to mitigating the impacts of pollution and climate change. We look at a world where the problems are big and ever increasing. As much...
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Ben discusses Vibe coding. Is AI all smoke and mirrors?
I’ve been interested in technology my whole life. From the moment my Dad brought home a C64 in 1983, I was hooked. Mostly, I’ve been a user of technology, I dabbled in coding when at university in the early 90s,...
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More isn’t always growth
This year, Earth Overshoot Day occurred quietly on 24th of July. A full week earlier than it occurred in 2024. Should we be alarmed? Absolutely, so why was there very little media coverage of the fact? Maybe it’s because Earth...
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ERP - Testimonial for the successful recruitment of a Compliance Account Manager
As a leading producer compliance scheme, ERP (European Recycling Platform) plays a vital role in helping companies meet their environmental responsibilities across the UK and Europe. We turned to WasteRecruit to support us in filling a range of roles, with...
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Candidate Testimonial - ERP - Data Services Account Manager
I was contacted by Jonathan from waste recruit and he told me about a role for ERP. From the initial call I received detailed information about the role and company and my cv was sent to ERP. I received an...
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The litter problem - does it come down to what communities’ value?
Human behaviour can be both fascinating and frustrating. Take littering for example. A public area can contain bins, but that doesn’t mean people will seek one out to dispose of their waste. Some simply walk on and drop their waste...
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Candidate Testimonial – ERP – Compliance Account Manager
I’m grateful for the support you and the WasteRecruit team provided. Before I was referred to WasteRecruit, the job hunt had become very draining as most applications took months to get back to me. It was so seamless, within a...
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Candidate Testimonial - Sortera - Customer Service Agent
The whole team have been truly great and caring throughout the whole process. The communication has been outstanding, and I have felt valued and made to feel as relaxed and calm as possible throughout, which is always appreciated. My best...
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Do we need genius to solve the fly-tipping problem?
Like many of my colleagues in waste management, I’m appalled and frustrated by the rise in fly-tipping. Over a million incidents recorded in 2024 alone. Costs of over £13 million to clean up. Yes, there have been thousands of pounds...