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As the winter nights grow colder, we’re reminded of those in our communities who may face hardship this Christmas season.    When people in desperate circumstances seek shelter, they may unknowingly put themselves in danger by taking refuge near waste containers. This poses serious risks not only for them but also for others. Recent figures reveal a 27% rise in rough sleeping compared to 2022, with nearly 4,000 individuals experiencing homelessness in England on a single night in 2023—a concerning 120% increase since 2010. These statistics underscore the urgent need for compassion and action. At Biffa, we're committed to ensuring safety and dignity for our communities, especially for those most vulnerable. To learn how you can help identify if someone is taking shelter in a bin and take preventive steps, please share and download our 'People In and Around Bins' poster with your colleagues here: https://bit.ly/3PSNQrT 

In partnership with, Barratt Redrow PLC we are proud to announce Barratt Homes in Aylesham as the first winners of our new quarterly reward and recognition scheme. The award is designed to celebrate outstanding achievements in sustainability and innovation with teams at housebuilding sites across the UK participating. The winners showed exceptional commitment to reducing waste intensity, adhering to group waste management standards, and championing the rollout of our mixed packaging recycling initiative. Congratulations to the entire team for their dedication, proactive approach, and hard work setting a benchmark for excellence in environmental responsibility. #Sustainability #Innovation #Housebuilding #Construction #Biffa

We’re thrilled to announce the success of a new partnership between Biffa, Community Shop, and ISS, designed to create opportunities and make a real difference in people’s lives. Through this collaboration, members of our award-winning social enterprise Community Shop are being supported back into employment. Participating in the pilot of the Progress Academy, ISS facilitated the employment part of the programme, helping members build skills and confidence to re-enter the workplace. By fast-tracking them to interview opportunities, this partnership is already helping individuals unlock their potential and secure meaningful roles. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3VwkBPg

'What iff' reducing holiday waste was the best gift you could give? We’re joining forces with schools across the UK to teach kids about reducing, reusing, and recycling, making a lasting difference this festive season and beyond. To find out more, visit biffa.co.uk/whatiff and watch the video below.

Get ready! Starting March 2025, businesses in England with 10+ employees must separate mixed recyclables from general waste. We sat down with Ricardo Guimaraes, Development Manager at Biffa, to get the inside scoop on how Simpler Recycling reforms will impact operations on the ground. Check out what he had to say 👇 #Legislation #SimplerRecycling #Sustainability

We joined Steve Cole, Biffa’s Managing Director of Municipal, for an exclusive look inside the Manchester Control Centre. Here, our team monitors vehicles and collections in real-time, ensuring safety and efficiency throughout the city. Watch the video below 👇 #MunicipalWaste #SimplerRecycling #Innovation #Sustainability

DEFRA has today provided an update on Simpler Recycling regulations in England. Biffa CEO, Michael Topham said: "We have been working hard to achieve a seamless transition for Simpler Recycling which is critical to kickstarting stagnant recycling rates in the UK and a vital next step on the journey to a circular economy. So it is positive to have the final detail from DEFRA on this important regulatory change as we prepare to go live in April, only 4 months away. It is also reassuring to know that collecting and processing fibre can be done as part of dry, mixed recycling where collecting it separately would not be environmentally or economically practical. This will help to ensure Simpler Recycling fulfils the objective of simplifying recycling. Our focus now is to work closely with our customers to make Simpler Recycling a success." Read the full Simpler Recycling policy update here: https://lnkd.in/ewXpKGnU

We still can’t believe it – our team is bringing home TWO awards! 🏆 We’re honoured to win the Partnership Excellence award for recycling a challenging waste stream and diverting hazardous waste from landfill with Border Force, and the Team of the Year award for our Cornwall Municipal team’s incredible community work! Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4iaTliU

What iff business challenges became dinner solutions? At Biffa, we help businesses facing challenges with surplus and damaged stock by repackaging it in our warehouse and distributing it to our Company and Community Shops. Our scale means we’re helping more businesses, up and down the country, get value out of surplus: wasting less, giving back and doing our bit to look after the planet. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eE4u7qyY

Small businesses are the backbone of the UK economy, contributing significantly to stability and growth. At the start of 2023, SMEs employed 61% of the UK workforce, totalling 16.7 million jobs according to the latest OFNS data. Beyond economic impact, SMEs are pivotal in driving circularity, sustainability, and social value. But what do they need to become even more sustainable? Watch the short video below to find out, and download our Sustainability Survey Report now to discover more insights into the sustainability practices of businesses and SMEs: https://bit.ly/3WsYw3p #SMEs #UKBusiness #EconomicGrowth #Sustainability #CircularEconomy