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Leafield Environmental has designed and custom-built a new anti-microbial, pedal operated recycling unit which complies with the strict cleanliness and infection control regulations of the health industry. The new bin, which was designed in association with FM provider MITIE, is made with a built-in anti-microbial additive, which provides an effective barrier against the growth of bacteria, moulds and fungi to minimise the spread of infection. The bin can collect up to three different waste streams such…

Practitioners involved in the design and delivery of sustainable drainage systems (SUDS) in Scotland believe they have achieved success aided by powerful legislative drivers.  However, many believe reluctance to adopt and maintain SUDS features is hindering further progress, a new survey suggests. SUDS in Scotland – Experience and Opportunity was conducted for the Engineering Nature’s Way knowledge-sharing website by sustainable drainage specialist Hydro International in association with CIWEM and British Water.  It set out to…

Hobart UK is urging caterers to gear up for a greener future by ensuring they use the latest generation of warewashing equipment and operate it as efficiently as possible. Tim Bender, UK Sales Director – Warewashing, Hobart UK, says: “With soaring energy costs, operating sustainability is more crucial than ever. Being more environmentally aware doesn’t preclude you from making marked economic savings, however. Switching to a new generation of state-of-the-art equipment that has been developed…