The days of dig and dump are over. Businesses must get smarter in how they handle their waste.

The impacts of our everyday consumption patterns on the environment remain severe. The inefficient use of resources can also affect business competitiveness – including small businesses.

We need to see more businesses being more creative with what they do about their waste, and ultimately eliminating a lot of it completely. It’s about doing more with less.

Waste from these sources is moving up the political agenda. There has never been a more relevant time for businesses to get involved....

UK Government Environment Minister 2006