Advice in the Battle Against Plastic Waste
With the battle against plastic waste a hot topic, J&G Environmental are taking steps to remind customers how they can help them help the environment.
With the battle against plastic waste a hot topic, J&G Environmental are taking steps to remind customers how they can help them help the environment.
J&G is warning print firms in the south-east to be on their guard against rogue scrap metal dealers attempting to collect valuable aluminium litho plates by posing as representatives of the long-established print waste management company.
Changes to the revised technical guidance (WM2) introduced by the Environment Agency means any used packaging which has contained hazardous waste such as solvent or mineral oil and which has not been cleaned or decontaminated is now classed as hazardous waste.
UK printers could face a further hefty hike in waste disposal costs in April when Landfill Taxes are due to rise again, potentially adding thousands of pounds to a company's annual waste disposal fees.