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No Comments Written by Sam on May 4, 2021. Posted in House Clearance

Why Summer Is The Perfect Time for Garden Shed Clearance

Starting on a new project or freshening your garden up – these are just two of the most common reasons why we want to clear our garden shed. More than any other time of the year, summertime is when it’s best to do it.

Clearing out a stacked garden shed can be pretty exhausting. Depending on the amount of waste you will be clearing out, it will take a dozen trips to the recycling centre or landfill to get rid of everything. This can be pretty difficult and time-consuming if you are doing it alone.

Here are the things to consider if you want to clear out your garden shed

Choose the best day to do it

Since you will be working mostly outside, it is crucial to carry out a shed clearance project in nice weather. Check the weather forecast on the day you are planning to do it. If rain is forecasted on that day, you may want to schedule your shed clearance for another day. If you don’t have any other time to do it other than that day, you can secure your work area with a waterproof sheet. This way, you can wrap the items immediately when it starts pouring.

Start clearing from the outside

One of the common mistakes people make is starting to clear out their garden shed from the inside. Starting from the front on your way inside to the back of your shed is the easiest and most efficient way to do it. It will not only make everything more manageable, but it will also help you see the progress and how much is already cleared out, making you more determined to finish what you have started.

Don’t hesitate to toss things out

This might be a bit difficult to make, but throwing everything you don’t need is the best way to clear out your garden shed. You can not call moving things around or in another storage room a clear out. You have to plan which items to keep or throw away.

Give your shed a good clean

Once the items are out, it is time to clean your garden shed thoroughly before bringing things again inside. A thorough cleaning can ensure that no stubborn dirt remains and your shed is clean and comfortable to use.

Spruce up the shed’s exterior

After cleaning the insides of your garden shed, you might also want to clean and spruce up the exterior for a brand new look. New paint or decoration is enough to freshen up your shed’s appearance.

Hire Shed Clearance Experts

You can save time and energy with your garden shed clearance if you hire a company that can do it expertly, such as North West Waste Consultants. We offer various kinds of waste management services suitable for different needs and sizes of properties.

Contact us today to discuss your garden shed clearance requirements with our specialists.

No Comments Written by Sam on February 6, 2020. Posted in Uncategorized

Olympics 2020 Beds and Medals Made of Recycled Materials

Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics is one of the much-awaited events of this year. It is the time where athletes around the world will come together to showcase and compete for their skills with the aim of honour and camaraderie.

But this year of competition is quite different from the previous years. The Olympics organising committee came up with a brilliant idea of using recycled materials. This idea truly deserves an appreciation, knowing that they will able to help preserve the environment.

It is exciting to know what materials and how they were able to produce to achieve such an aim of using recycled materials.

Well, one of the main topics on the news is the Olympics organising committee shared that the medals at the 2020 Summer Olympics will be made from recycled electronics. Most of the electronics contain copper, silver, and gold-which are essential in making medals for the Olympics. Last 2017, the Olympics organisers requested the Japanese residents to donate their old smartphones and other electronic devices to produce medals for this year’s Summer Olympics.

The Japanese residents were very supportive; the Olympics Organisers were able to collect 78,985 tons of donated electronics, and from that, they were able to bring out approximately 4,850 pounds of bronze, 7,716 pounds of silver, and 70 pounds of gold. Amazingly enough to provide medals for the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics.

Not just medals made from recycled materials will be used for this event. The bed frames for athletes will be made of recycled cardboard as well. Even if it is recycled, the Olympics Organisers assures that it’s durable where it will be able to support a weight of about 200kg. The mattress for the beds will be from polyethylene materials, which will be reuse for plastic products after the event. A perfect combination to achieve environmentally friendly materials.

The Olympics Organisers extended their effort to embrace environmentally friendly materials. The Olympic Torch is made from aluminium waste and the podiums from recycled household and marine plastic waste.

Stable electricity must be required for this big event. Thus, the Power source will come from renewable sources to attain an eco-friendly goal.

No Comments Written by Sam on April 4, 2021. Posted in House Clearance

Practical Guide for A Successful House Clearance

Whether you’re clearing your home ahead of a move or simply looking to declutter and reclaim your space, house clearance is never a straightforward task. Knowing where to start and deciding what to keep or get rid of can feel overwhelming — but with the right approach, it doesn’t have to be.

Here are some practical, easy-to-follow tips to help make your house clearance project as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Plan Ahead

A clear plan makes all the difference. Before you begin, take time to understand the full scope of your project — this will help you work out how much time you’ll need and what services, if any, you’ll have to bring in.

Determine the Duration of the Project

To avoid burning out, give yourself plenty of time to complete the clearance at a manageable pace. Set a realistic deadline and break the project down into smaller milestones, each with its own timeframe.

Having a clear timeline will also help you decide what kind of support you need — whether that’s a full house clearance team or simply a skip hire to dispose of the waste yourself.

Decide What to Keep or Throw Away

For many people, this is the hardest part. It can be difficult to part with items you’ve spent money on, even if they’re no longer of practical use and you’re holding onto them just in case.

Making firm decisions early on about what to keep, donate, or dispose of will make the entire process quicker and far more manageable.

Determine How Much Waste You Have

The volume of waste you’re dealing with will have a direct impact on your costs. Getting a clear sense of how much you have will help you choose the right skip size for the job. If you’re unsure, a waste management expert can help you work it out.

Decide on the Right Service

Once you have a plan in place, it’s time to look into house clearance companies in your area. Get in touch with a few different providers, compare what they offer, and choose the one that best suits your needs and budget.

North West Waste Consultants

At North West Waste Consultants, we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding house clearance and waste management services for all types of properties. We offer a range of skip sizes to suit different requirements, and our experienced team is on hand to help ensure your project runs smoothly from start to finish.

Contact us today to find out more about our services.

No Comments Written by Sam on January 12, 2020. Posted in environmental

Grow your own sponges to cut down on plastic waste

You’ve probably used a loofah sponge at some point your life, whether in the bath or for cleaning around the house but did you know it was made from a vegetable? A new campaign from the National Trust wants to promote home grow sponges to cut down on plastic waste.

At North Waste Waste household waste is an issue we campaign to reduce so we wanted to find out more about a potential solution that every home can implement.

Knightshayes Estate

Over 80 volunteers at the Knightshayes estate in Devon decided to grow loofah plants in order to supply the kitchen with zero-waste cleaning utensils. The first crop has been successful and now being used by staff using the sponges to wash their mugs and dishes. While some sponges come from the sea, loofahs are grown from the Luffa cylindrica, a vine in the cucumber family. The team currently grow 30 fruit which once harvested and cut into pieces can produce around 50 sponges which will be sold by the team in the onsite shop. These are, the National Trust has said, very easy to grow and suitable for any garden, and are “the same as growing courgettes”.

How to grow your own sponge:

Sow seeds in April or May in a warm spot. A windowsill or frost-free greenhouse is the preferred solution.

Transfer to a large pot under cover (in a greenhouse or similar) for growing on. Fruit won’t achieve ripeness outdoors.

Once the fruit has matured and withered, squeeze to loosen the skin and then peel skin off completely to reveal the fibrous inner ‘skeleton’.

Wash the peeled fruit well to remove the seeds and flesh from the ‘skeleton’ and hang to dry.

No Comments Written by Sam on October 21, 2020. Posted in waste management

How to make your business environmentally friendly

Unlike hundreds of years ago, most of our waste increasingly belongs in the biodegradable category. This means simple waste management techniques such as burying and burning aren’t as effective any more. Here’s a few reasons why waste management is very important today… Waste management can be profitable Recycling and waste management can lead to bigger profits for companies – especially in the food industry. Simply by planning and portioning ingredients, as well as keeping an efficient supply chain, companies such as restaurants, supermarkets and food factories can boost profits by as much as 10%. This also applies to other industries such as construction – where tightening up stock control can save on waste and increase profits. Boost company reputation Efficient waste management and recycling can boost your reputation in your industry. Potential and existing customers will see you as a responsible and sustainable company that cares about the environment, the future and the population. It preserves the environment Unfortunately we can’t simply burn all waste we come across. This is because it releases toxins, pollutes the air and can even contribute towards the destruction of the ozone layer. Some waste is hazardous and may cause harm to the environment. This includes plants, animals and habitats. Toxic materials can kill off living things and pollute bodies of water such as lakes and rivers. Reduces production costs An incredible benefit of waste management is it can cut overall production costs in the long run. Recycling helps to conserve natural resources such as glass, plastic, paper and oil. Reusing these materials will place less strain on our natural resources and lower the cost of production. Increases safety in the workplace and community Waste materials can be harmful to your workers, as well as the surrounding environment. It can save your employees and visitors from illness and accidents at work. This could include anything from putting your rubbish in the bin to sorting out waste into the correct recycling containers. Adheres to CO2 targets Carbon Reduction Commitment targets can be set by local authorities, designed to reduce CO2 emissions. The 2008 Climate Change Act in the UK is one of the world’s first legal climate change initiatives. The idea is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% between the years 1990 and 2050. Effective waste management can cover this act, so your company will be up to date with all legal requirements regarding waste.

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