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The Importance Of Effective Waste Management In Commercial Facilities

A row of rubbish bins The UK Government has introduced new processes to reduce waste and increase recycling rates across the UK as part of its 2021 Environment Act. In line with the new reforms, everyone will be required to separate food waste and dry recycling from their residual (non‑recyclable) waste. For businesses, separating food waste will be a significant change. This means that organisations will need to have a comprehensive understanding of the types and frequency of waste generated, as well as the appropriate methods for its storage and collection, in order to comply with the new legislation. The experts at Anenta, the independent waste management solutions provider, outline the changes.

Healthcare And Fire Safety:
Why Prevention Is Better Than The Cure

An emergency escape bar on a door Health and wellbeing is naturally high on the agenda in healthcare facilities, but what more can be done to ensure fire door safety is being met with competency and not complacency? Alex Airnes of Allegion UK discusses.

The Missing Link: Why Integration Between Procurement, Safety & Compliance Matters

FMs sat around a table By James Junkin, Strategic Advisory Board Chair at Veriforce and Josh Ortega, VP Safety, Sustainability & Procurement at Veriforce.

There is a growing divide between compliance, procurement, and safety teams — one that can lead to avoidable risks, inefficiencies and costly consequences. All too often, safety incidents and compliance failures arise when decisions are made without fully understanding the risks involved. Why? Because these teams are often pursuing different, sometimes conflicting, objectives. While procurement may prioritise cost savings, safety and compliance teams focus on risk management.

Rewiring Commercial Buildings To Be Revenue Generating Assets, Not Resource Drains

A row of solar panels By Andrew Gordon, Managing Director UK & Ireland, Eaton.

Amid a backdrop of soaring energy prices and growing environmental regulation, facilities managers face a difficult challenge: managing properties in a way that balances value for money with environmental progress.