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EN507 Waste management advice for the commercial sector

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Around 25 million tonnes of waste are produced by commercial businesses in the UK every year. Although approximately one third of this waste is recycled, about half still goes to landfill. This is a significant waste of natural resources that poses long-term risks to the environment.

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