James Allgood writes on UK commercial waste regulation, recycling compliance, and sustainability for businesses. At Better Waste Solutions, his focus is practical, helping business owners and operations teams understand what waste legislation requires of them and how to meet those requirements without unnecessary cost or complexity.
He covers topics including Simpler Recycling, food waste segregation, duty of care, and sector-specific guidance for hospitality, retail, healthcare, and office environments across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Articles by James Allgood
Easter Chocolate Packaging Recycling: Which Wrappers, Foils and Boxes Can You Recycle?
Every Easter leaves behind a familiar scene: a pile of...
Overflowing Bins at Bank Holidays: How Businesses Can Stay on Top of Their Waste
Bank holidays are good for business, more covers, busier bars,...
What Is Dry Mixed Recycling? The Simple Guide for UK Businesses
If your office bins are a jumble of cardboard, plastic...
School Waste Recycling Requirements: What Schools Need to Know About Paper, Cardboard & Food Waste
Schools can and must recycle paper and food waste. Since...
How Female-Led Businesses Improve Recycling, Sustainability & ESG Performance
Across the UK, leadership teams are under growing pressure to...
Best Waste Management Company Statistics: UK 2026
Waste management companies have become a central part of how...
Valentine’s Hospitality Waste Management: Waste Planning For Busy Hotel And Restaurant Periods
Valentine’s trading creates one of the most intense and time-sensitive...
Ramadan Rush: How Restaurants Can Cut Iftar Food Waste Legally & Cost-Effectively
Ramadan is a busy and important time for many restaurants....
Holiday Waste Management for Hospitality Businesses: How Better Waste Solutions Solves Seasonal Overflow Issues
Festive seasons, bank holidays, and peak trading periods put intense...