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  • Big declines in Atlantic Salmon leads to questions about what happens out at sea Nature
    Big declines in Atlantic Salmon leads to questions about what happens out at sea

    Concerns about the big decline of the iconic Atlantic Salmon in Britain's river systems are leading scientists to investigate what happens to this iconic fish while it's out to sea, with, on average, only 3% of fish leaving the river returning to spawn and this figure has regularly dropped below 1%. If the decline continues, wild Atlantic salmon will disappear from UK rivers in the next 30 years.

  • Environment Times magazine is out - download or flickread a copy Book/report launches
    Environment Times magazine is out - download or flickread a copy

    ENVIRONMENT TIMES... PRINTED SINCE 1993 AND NOW ALSO DIGITAL - READ LATEST ISSUE BELOW 

    CLICK HERE TO FLICK THROUGH THE MAGAZINE or click on the magazine cover image


    environment times front cover vol 20 issue 1 520pxCONTENTS

    DUNCAN’S DOODLES
    Hoping to get 500 species logged on to iNaturalist in the Adlington Pollinator and Waterlife Project created from arable ecological desert.

    REGIONAL ROUNDUPS
    A bumper 14 pages of UK & Irish news.

    EXPERT COMMENT & OPINIONS
    Experts from Celtic Renewables, Allen & York, Logistics UK and Sustain offer their views.

    LITERATURE LAUNCHES
    Privatising Humanity, Nature’s Echo, The World’s Cheapest Cleaner.

    PROSECUTIONS
    Recent UK/Irish prosecutions and Enforcement actions.

    REPORTING
    Latest CSR reports and news.

    COVER STORY - ‘FOREVER CHEMICALS’
    Bumper 12 pages! The issue and news of PFAS chemicals in the UK and those finding solutions.

    WASTE MANAGEMENT
    Noose tightening on waste criminals after attention on shocking cases.

    FLOODS & WEATHER
    Solutions to flood and weather issues.

    MARKETPLACE
    New product & services.

    MOVERS, SHAKERS - AWARDS
    Six pages of the King’s Award and profiles of some of the winners.

  • Kitchen retailer Wren to install UK's largest solar array on factory roof Renewables
    Kitchen retailer Wren to install UK's largest solar array on factory roof

    Installation of the UK's largest single-roof solar array – 6.6MW - is set to begin later this month at the Barton-upon-Humber manufacturing plant of one of the UK's leading kitchen and bedroom retailers, Wren.

  • Microplastics in Dipper birds indicate wider impact on freshwater wildlife Pollution
    Microplastics in Dipper birds indicate wider impact on freshwater wildlife

    Researchers have found more evidence that microplastics are impacting freshwater wildlife in different countries around the world.

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Everflow targets UK’s growing electrical waste problem with new SME disposal service

Everflow, a leading multi-utilities company serving businesses across the UK, has launched a new Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) disposal service designed specifically to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) manage electrical waste safely and compliantly.

everflow 520pxThe new service, which is available across the UK, gives businesses a solution for the disposal of batteries, vapes and small mixed WEEE items, assisting companies in managing electrical waste responsibly, while lowering workplace safety hazards and meeting requirements with ease. The service is designed to support a broad range of sectors including education, hospitality, hotels and offices, where volumes of waste are increasing rapidly.

Electrical waste continues to be a growing challenge in the UK, with 1.3 million disposable vapes being thrown away every week, many of which contain lithium batteries that pose a serious fire risk if incorrectly disposed of. As a result, businesses are under increasing pressure to ensure electrical waste is handled safely and in line with recycling regulations.

With safety at the heart of the new offer, Everflow's purpose-built containers provide a compliant and environmentally responsible way to collect unwanted electrical items, helping to reduce the risk of fires and ensure hazardous materials are handled correctly. The service offers scheduled collections and full compliance documentation, meaning organisations can meet recycling regulations with confidence and minimal effort.

Suzanne Mitchison, Waste Services Director at Everflow, said: "By introducing a dedicated range of containers for vapes, batteries and small electrical items, we're making it easier and safer for businesses to dispose of this hazardous waste. The new service reinforces our mission to simplify utilities management and help businesses save time, reduce risk and stay compliant while freeing up valuable resources."

With multi-utility services spanning water, waste and connectivity, Everflow continues to expand its portfolio, helping businesses operate more efficiently, find cost savings, and make sustainable choices.

For more information about Everflow's electrical waste disposal service, visit https://everflowutilities.com/services/waste