How Long Does Plastic Take to Decompose in a Landfill?
Most plastics in landfills take hundreds of years to decompose. Without sunlight or oxygen, plastic waste breaks down into harmful microplastics. Modern landfill excavations reveal intact plastics from decades ago. Understanding this timeline helps make informed choices about plastic consumption and disposal habits…
Ramp Method of Waste Disposal – Landfill Guide & Techniques
The ramp method optimizes landfill operations by creating an inclined surface, allowing efficient waste compaction and daily cover application. Unlike traditional methods, it requires minimal excavation, reducing costs and extending landfill lifespan. Proper implementation and equipment maintenance are key to effective ramp method performance in various terrains…
The Circular Economy In Fashion: Making Clothes Sustainable
Fast fashion fills our wardrobes, but most clothes end up in landfills within a year. Introducing the concept of the circular economy in fashion. It’s the best hope for making our clothes sustainable. The global clothing industry creates over 92 million tonnes of waste each year, making it one of Earth’s biggest polluters. A circular […]
Inert Waste Acceptance Criteria
Inert Waste Disposal and the Requirements for Acceptance Testing The definition of inert waste in the UK, is very restricted by the waste regulations to ensure that when inert waste is disposed to land it will not produce pollution as contaminated groundwater or polluted run-off. This is important as substantial volumes of inert waste remain which […]
Bulldozers Vs Landfill Compactors For The Best Waste Compaction Density
Managing waste at landfills needs proper compaction. Many waste managers struggle to pick between bulldozers and landfill compactors for this job. However, an experienced landfill operator knows that these machines are used best to serve different roles in waste management. Read on because choosing the wrong machine can lead to wasted void space and higher […]
Can You Visit a Landfill Site in the UK?
Can You Visit a Landfill Site in the UK? Have you ever wondered if you can visit a landfill site in the UK? Many people think about what happens to their rubbish after it gets taken away. So, why not go and see one? Not an old one, long since covered in soil and made […]
