We’re Winners !
🏆 National Recycling Awards Winner 🏆 Greenzone are proud to announce that we have won the National Recycling Awards Partnership Excellence Award for our project ‘The Ministry Of Defence’s delivery of the Greening Government Commitments”. We are over the moon to win this award together with our incredible partner Aramark UK and its success lies firmly […]
Building a Sustainable Future: UK Construction Waste and the Circular Economy
Building a Sustainable Future: Construction Waste and the Circular Economy At the heart of the UK’s thriving construction industry, changes are happening that are shaping the way we think about waste, sustainability, and the way we build our environment. Construction waste and the circular economy is evolving due to innovation, environmental commitments, and the unwavering […]
Wood Waste Classifications
Guidance from The Environment Agency on Wood Recovery Classification The Environment Agency’s regulatory position statements – RPS 249 covering household waste and RPS 250 covering demolition waste – were issued in response to concerns from the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) that too much waste wood was being labelled as hazardous material. Under RPS 249 potentially hazardous […]
🌟 Exciting Opportunities Await! Join Our Growing Team 🌟
Are you ready to be a part of something big? We are thrilled to announce new recruitment vacancies at Greenzone as we continue to experience rapid business growth. Our commitment to Excellent Service, Sustainability and Customer Satisfaction has driven us to expand our workforce, and we are on the lookout for dedicated individuals who are […]
Armed Forces Covenant
We are pleased to announce that Greenzone has received the Bronze Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) meaning we proudly support those who serve in the Armed forces. The Armed Forces Covenant demonstrates Greenzone’s commitment to helping members of the armed forces community. There are 1.7 million households in the UK with one or more […]
Greenzone believes a hard day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay
Greenzone is an accredited living wage employer meaning that as a business we have made the conscious decision to ensure that our employees and contracted workers are paid a fair day’s wage. Greenzone is committed to ensuring that every employee earns a real living wage, which is calculated based on the actual cost of living […]
Manufacturing & Engineering Focus
Greenzone understands that waste management forms an important part of any manufacturing business where they aim to reduce waste at every stage of the production process from the usage of its raw materials to the end-product at the point of sale. The goal is to maximise efficiency, profitability, and environmental friendliness. Adhering to government regulations […]
The Environmental Impact of Vapes
With so much negative press in the UK media around the use of disposable vapes Greenzone looks at the environmental impact and costs of them! Disposable vape have become increasingly popular due to their availability, convenience and ease of use however, they come at a significant environmental cost. Below we look at the reasons why […]
How well do you know your waste?
Small and medium-sized businesses have a vital role to play in the UK’s efforts to tackle the climate crisis. While SME’s individual environmental footprints may appear relatively small, in the UK their combined environmental impact is estimated to be more significant than big organisation with most environmental legislation still being aimed at larger organisations. SMEs […]
Learning At Work Week 2023
Here at Greenzone we take training seriously and give our employees the skills and knowledge to do their job effectively. Learning at work week is a one-of-a-kind yearly event which aligns with our company core value curiosity which drives positive change to increase productivity and better working relationships. When an employee joins the company, they […]
Surprising thing McDonald’s does with the old cooking oil from its kitchens
There’s more to McDonald’s than the famous Big Mac® – the brand is committed to finding innovative ways to be more sustainable. Whether it’s by turning waste into energy and fuel, or through its dedication to recycling, the brand is serious about a more sustainable future. Did you know McDonald’s uses old cooking oil to […]
King Charles III Coronation
His Majesty King Charles III will officially be crowned at Westminster Abbey today as the 40th monarch of Great Britain. The Coronation service will take place this morning at Westminster Abbey where the symbolic celebration will be carried out by the Archbishop of Canterbury and during the ceremony he will place the St Edward’s Crown […]
