Devon based commercial waste management firm DCW has announced the acquisition of Ivybridge based plastic processing company, Polymer Industries – now renamed DCW Polymers. This is the latest in a series of acquisitions for DCW, after the company announced its expansion into Cornwall with the acquisition of Alpha Logic in May, and the take-over of …
The impact of buildings and urban planning on the environment can be profound and damaging, with so much material being used and energy consumed. However, architects and builders are starting to consider this impact and orchestrating ways to make the industry more sustainable; here’s how. Using Recycled Materials First and foremost, many builders are now …
Whether you plan to stay in your home for the long-term or you’re thinking about selling up, investing in home improvements is a great way to make your property a more practical and beautiful place to live as well as add some value. If you’ve been thinking about ways to make your home a better …
The news is constantly awash with stories of climate change and the drastic impact that it’s having on the world, and for good reason. We all need to do our bit to try and stem the flow of the climate disaster and reducing our reliance on fossil fuel energy is a great way to do …
On 14th and 15th June, DCW took part in the third National Refuse Championships in Weston-Super-Mare. The event which DCW also sponsored, was held in aid of Alzheimer’s Society, which funds research into the debilitating disease. The event kicked off with a ‘DECK’ day on Friday 14th, as part of the Championships, in which manufacturers, …
We are delighted to announce that John Fowler Holidays is now completely Zero to Landfill. Established for over 60 years, thousands of people trust John Fowler Holiday Parks with their family holidays every year. Across their 11 site locations throughout Devon, Cornwall and Somerset, millions of pounds have been invested with new and upgraded lodges, …
Since 1989, we have paved the way for recycling in Devon. Through our recent acquisition of Plymouth-based waste management company Alpha Logic, we have expanded further west into Cornwall. Alongside our range of services, we now have even greater flexibility to divert more waste. Whatever the type of business, we have processes and services to …
A tidy and organised workplace is essential in order to boost employee productivity and efficiency. In fact, clutter can influence the way people work, a dis-organised and messy space can be distracting and make it difficult for people to focus on the task at hand. In addition to this, a cluttered office looks far from …
We all enjoy the luxury of spending the night in a hotel. From the thick piled carpet to the crisp, fresh bed linen, there is something truly relaxing about staying at a hotel – but how much better would the experience be if we knew that we were staying in a ‘green’ hotel? If you …
Coffee. It’s something that most people rely on first thing in the morning to get them ready for the day, it’s the drink that old friends catch up over, and the perfect accompaniment to a piece of cake. Therefore, it’s no surprise that coffee is in high demand. If you run your own coffee shop, …
