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December 13, 2022 Business / Recycling

What You Need to Know About Rubbish Clearance in Edinburgh

Using a Quick Rubbish Clearance service can be a great way to clear the clutter in your home. The cost of this service is often quite reasonable, and the fact that the company conducting rubbish clearance in Edinburgh will remove the rubbish from your property on the same day can make the whole process a breeze. Mattress removal Getting your old mattress hauled away may seem like a Herculean task, but it’s not impossible. There are plenty of companies out there who will be happy to help you get the job done. Some will charge anywhere from £200 to £1,000. When it comes to choosing the right company, do your research and make sure you ask questions and get a few price estimates. The best thing to do is go with a reputable company that has been around for a while. After all, you want to make sure you are

September 7, 2020 Business

Damp Proofing is Essential in Business

A damp proofing or damp-proofing in construction is basically a method of waterproofing structures using materials that are absorbent in nature. Dampness problems in homes are among the commonest problems encountered in properties. What Is Damp Proofing? Damp proofing in general means treating damp places with absorbent materials. This can be done by sealing or applying a concrete covering over the damp area. Such damp areas can be found inside the house, near the wall joints and above the floors. There are different methods of damp proofing. Some of them include using a damp proofing coat for exterior walls, which helps keep out rainwater, while others involve the application of a wet proofing coating for the walls. If you live in a property that faces such damp areas, it is important to ensure that the surface you live on is kept dry and this includes your living space as well

June 5, 2019 Business / Environment

Why To Consider The Mitsubishi Ecodan

The Mitsubishi Ecodan is a device which helps to generate heat and recirculate heat throughout a property. In this article we will look at how effective the Ecodan is overall and examine its effects on the environment as well as explore alternatives to using this form of heat pump. What Are Heat Pumps? Heat pumps are devices which are used to heat properties. Typically they use different forms of renewable energy in order to power the pump. An example of this would be air source heat pumps. Air source heat pumps such as the Mitsubishi Ecodan are amongst the most common and effective heat pumps. Air source heat pumps use the air from outside your home in order to create heat. This allows renewable energy to be used to heat your property and make it more energy efficient overall. Why Buy A Mitsubishi Ecodan Heat Pump? There are a number

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January 6, 2019 Business / Environment / Recycling

Coffee Cup Cut downs: Recycling and Reducing Cup Usage

Recycling is the most efficient way to help save the planet. Starbucks, one of the biggest companies with recyclable materials, have come up with new ways to cut down on the amount of plastic and paper cups they use. For example a proposal of a 25p discount off drinks any time a customer brings their own cup to their store. As well as discounts off drinks they also provide a reusable cup for just £1, however those who don’t bring their own cup are charged 5p for paper cups as a trial across 35 stores. This way customers are also promoted to help recycling by introducing these changes. Plans for recycling In order to recycle as efficiently as possible they have decided to break their recycling down into different categories. Categories ranging from cardboard, general waste and espresso capsules to ensure recycling is carried out as best as they

July 22, 2018 Business / Environment / Recycling

Recycling at Work Helps Recycling at Home: Reuse and Reduce

It can be difficult to get all our family to remember to keep recycling at home. Here are some reasons why recycling at work can help recycling at home. In the office, it is easier to remember to recycle due to so many posters and different bins to help you remember. To help to recycle at home, if you have children you could get them to draw pictures and put them up on the wall. This way they will remember to recycle more as they have a small reminder in front of them. It also will help them to remember to recycle not just at home but also when at a friend’s house or even at the park. Other Ways that Recycling at Work Helps Recycling at Home Recycling in work can also help you to remember to recycle at home. This is because it becomes a habit, if you

July 7, 2018 Business / Environment

Malta Today: Environmentally Conscious & Gaming Jobs

Many people don’t realise how amazing Malta is. From its incredible commitment to helping the environment to the futuristic gaming jobs that continue to thrive, Malta is where it’s at. It manages to combine its incredible history with an up and coming economy of today. Although it has long been considered a wonderful holiday destination, we are here to convince you that it is so much more than that. Read on and discover why Malta is amazing, environmentally and also economically.

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July 5, 2018 Business / Environment / Recycling

Coffee Cup Lids to Waste from Botox Glasgow: Recycle Guide

From coffee cup lids to packaging waste from Botox Glasgow, businesses all over the city and the rest of the world are finally starting to put effort into reducing the amount of plastic waste being produced. In the UK we are now starting to see these changes. Although they are small, they are at least noticeable. This will hopefully open the eyes of those in our communities who don’t yet understand the severity of the environmental crisis. From pubs and restaurants banning plastic to all retail stores charging 5p per plastic carrier bag, we are finally seeing action being taken against the overuse of plastic in our daily lives. However, there are many public establishments that we know overindulge in the use of plastic and show no sign of implementing new plastic restriction policies. On top of that, what about the private businesses? In reality we have no idea how

Sea green recycling bin with "Re-Use" written in white across the front

July 4, 2018 Business / Recycling

The Big Helpful Guide to Begin Recycling in the Workplace

There are many ways that you can encourage co-workers to recycle in the work place. For example having separate bins specifically for different items such as for plastic cups and bottles, a separate bin for cardboard boxes used for delivering office equipment. However instead of binning these items they could be reused which could help make a massive impact on the planet as more and more people are coming up with new and efficient ways to start recycling. Ways to recycle plastic cups in the workplace Cutting down on the use of plastic cups or reusing the same cup more than once is a way in which recycling in the workplace could be managed. When using the water machine for a sip of water, instead of binning the cup and taking a new one you could reuse it. This means that if more people repeat these actions less plastic cups

July 3, 2018 Business / Environment

How the Renewable Heat Incentive Scotland Can Help You

The Renewable Heat Incentive Scotland was introduced back in 2012 by the Government. There had been more and more calls for them to encourage renewable energy sources rather than more traditional ones. The scheme comes in two forms – domestic and non-domestic – and aims to get 12% of all heating in the UK coming from renewable energy in 2020. This is done through monetary incentives through companies such as Heat Pumps Scotland. You may already be eligible for this funding, or are looking to install a renewable energy source at your property. Here are the benefits of the RHI:

June 29, 2018 Business / Environment

Why More Events Are Using Sustainable Temporary Structures

Sustainable temporary structures have become an increasingly popular option for businesses putting on events. They can offer a wide variety of uses for these events. From dressing rooms, ticket offices all the way through to luxury dining areas – they have so many uses. These structures offer all the benefits that a permanent structure would and more – including being better for the environment. Here are just some of the reasons why these structures, available from VBS Structures and installed by Ten Ten Events Crew have become so popular: