As part of its UK Research and Innovation-funded ‘Closing the Loop for Compostable Packaging’ research project, the Compostable Coalition UK has assembled an advisory board of big name industry and packaging experts, who are also members of the UK Plastics Pact. They will ensure the research project is objective, empirically robust and supports the priorities…
With compostable packaging increasingly in demand, some voices are questioning whether these materials can break down in UK composting facilities. An item may hold compostability certification, but does that mean it can successfully break down in a real-world composting environment? Small quantities of compostable packaging can be industrially composted with food and garden waste, but…
National Trust uses Envar soil improver It’s always great to hear our clients are pleased with our products & services! Envar has recently been working alongside the National Trust to provide our Rejuvenate Compost Soil Improver to the magnificent Wimpole Estate in Cambridgeshire. “We have used Envar for the 1st time this year and found…
Earlier this month the government announced that a range of polluting single-use plastics will be banned in England from October 2023, following similar legislation already in place in Scotland and Wales. The ban will include single-use plastic plates, trays, bowls, cutlery, and certain types of polystyrene cups and food containers. Government figures suggest that 1.1…
Opening hours update: As a mark of respect for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, our Cambridge, Chesterfield, Kilsby and West London Composting sites will be closed all day on Monday, 19th September 2022, the date of her funeral. Our Surrey site will operate reduced opening hours 7am-3pm. Normal opening hours will resume on Tuesday 20th…
We now have bulk bags of wood chip available to purchase from our online shop. Our product is perfect for pathways, gardens and chicken runs. Wood chip offers a great balance between appearance, durability and economy, when compared to other decorative barks and surface coverings. Wood chip is very free draining but also helps retain…
What Are Soil Improvers? A Guide To Improving Your Garden’s Soil A soil improver is made from organic material substrate, with the purpose of improving soil – developing its condition, fertility and structure. Soil is often exposed to harmful factors that deteriorates its nutrients for plants. For instance, clay soils can retain moisture but can…
What is no dig gardening? No dig gardening is a growing method which creates a rich soil and helps to control weeds. It involves mulching the soil with a layer of soil improver or compost which is left on the surface rather than being dug into the soil. By avoiding digging, the soil structure is…
Why go peat free? The sale of peat to amateur gardeners in England and Wales is to be banned by 2024 and the sale of peat for commercial use is projected to be banned by 2028-2030. Peatlands are the world’s largest carbon store on land. These natural, boggy areas provide valuable ecosystems for both plants…
Zero50 The Green Impact Podcast is a brilliant podcast hosted by Bruce Bratley, CEO and founder of recycling company First Mile. Each week the podcast features people creating solutions for a zero-carbon world. This week Kate Stansfield, our Business Development and Commercial Director explains how Envar compost green and food waste on a large scale.…