#bigbadger1 — Public Fediverse posts

Incinerator bottom ash could be used as a filler in cement without material strength loss https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-incinerator-bottom-ash-filler-cement.html
#BigBadger1 said it surprise him. Says it's been used in things like Breeze Blocks for years, hence why in America they're called Cinder Blocks.
Who knew? 🤷

#Reeves mocks #Farage saying, if he wants to ‘spend the summer arguing with a #Bin, I won’t stop him’ - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com https://londonlovesbusiness.com/rachel-reeves-mocks-nigel-farage-clacton-by-election-bin-jibe/
#CountBinFace
#BigBadger1 said he'd vote #BinFace. Shake things up. At least his opinions are honest.

Seaton Carew waste plant plans anger locals amid odour problems https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yzq9z96dwo
#BigBadger1 commented there seems to be a lot of people complaining about smelly waste sites. Obviously this isn't new, but appears to be more recently 🤷

#FoodWaste plant could make town 'compost bin for the south-west' https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0ly1l28w1do
#BigBadger1 says it's always #NIMBY people who moan about these. Theyre fine as long as it's not near! People need to be educated. Go teach them, articles like this may help, only if read.

Refuse Reflectiond: ‘The UK is legislating faster than it can recycle' - letsrecycle https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/refuse-reflections-the-uk-is-legislating-faster-than-it-can-recycle/
#InterestingArticle
Please stop asking! No, #BigBadger1, nor anyone else at #Badger, is #TheWasteWhisperer.

Council could U-turn on recycling centre booking system after congestion complaints https://nation.cymru/news/council-could-u-turn-on-recycling-centre-booking-system-after-congestion-complaints/
#BigBadger1 mused: "Great idea on paper, but so many councils u-turn after giving it a go. Too slow, inconvenient and, as in this case, congestion." 🤷

Waste study in Wantage and Grove offers participants £200 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq8gv2qd9gjo
#BigBadger1 laughed at this article. He said
"£200! I give my opinion for free, often without people asking for it!" 🤦

#WRA warns that oversupply could be ‘tip of the iceberg’ for waste wood market - letsrecycle.com https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/wra-warns-that-oversupply-could-be-tip-of-the-iceberg-for-waste-wood-market/
#BigBadger1 simply said "This is dire, it's already on its backside!"
#WoodWaste

Illegal waste burning: Warning for North Yorkshire businesses after court case https://uk.news.yahoo.com/illegal-waste-burning-warning-north-060000634.html
#BigBadger1 said "I wonder who's skips these are? If not their own, I bet the skip company won't be happy."
#WasteCrime #WasteFire

#GhostRecycling: how Big Oil re-brands and sells fossil fuel as green plastic https://voxeurop.eu/en/ghost-recycling-petrochemical-industry-sell-fossil-based-plastic-green/
#BigBadger1 said for us to use this article. Says we should see things from every angle, no matter how controversial it sounds. Plus, everyone is allowed opinions, & questions.

Are weekly #FoodWaste collections worth the money? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqj2erdenglo
#BigBadger1 said: "this is a #ContraversialQuestion! I wonder if this is just to stir the pot?"

Thats it from us at #Badger for this year. I'm letting the #Badgers leave early as a surprise.
We'll see you in the new year.
Its been a fantastic year for us, I hope its been just as good for you.
From us, have a wonderful break, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
#BigBadger1

Campaigners fail in latest bid to block Westbury's #Incinerator https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg91n4lp8jo
#BigBadger1 controversially said: "If only they put their efforts into promoting businesses further up the #WasteHierarchy rather than damning the bottom of it."
#EFW #EnergyFromWaste

South West on track to have zero available #Landfill capacity by 2030 - letsrecycle https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/south-west-on-track-to-have-zero-available-landfill-capacity-by-2030/
#BigBadger1: "and yet we still hear the haters of #EfW plants. Can't have it both ways unless you target producers, not end destinations. 'Reduce & Reuse!'"

Complex terminology alienating consumers from circular economy transition https://resource.co/article/complex-terminology-alienating-consumers-circular-economy-transition
#BigBadger1 said "The industry should start with some sort of terminology uniformity. People use far too many words & accronyms for the same thing. A Roro is not a Bulker 😉👍 "

Free #FoodWaste caddy liners available at libraries across this area https://uk.news.yahoo.com/free-food-waste-caddy-liners-130000585.html
#BigBadger1 was very pleased with this. He reckons its one of the biggest reasons why people don't segregate their food waste. Its the expense of the legit bags to be used.

" 'Disgraceful decision' from Scottish Government as another incinerator allowed to start burning waste " https://foe.scot/press-release/disgraceful-decision-from-scottish-government-as-another-incinerator-allowed-to-start-burning-waste/
#BigBadger1 got on his high horse "Do they want it to go to #Landfill? At least it's generating energy! Go reduce your waste first."
#RDF #NIMBY

20,000 bottles and cans recycled in Coca-Cola #DepositReturn trial https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/20000-bottles-and-cans-recycled-in-coca-cola-deposit-return-trial/
#BigBadger1 thought there was a trial in Edinburgh years ago, which apparently also went well. It was the cleaners who were raking it in, in the canteens from discarded bottles etc.
#DRS

Obstacles towards a circular economy: Why is the UK still exporting recyclable waste? https://www.innovationnewsnetwork.com/why-is-the-uk-still-exporting-recyclable-waste/63331/
#BigBadger1 laughed when saw this. "Its not worth it. Its not financially viable. Can't even get rid of clean white wood at the moment!"
That was just at the headline. 😲

Scottish #LandfillBan exemption to apply to 2028 - letsrecycle.com https://share.google/A5CsE9RPSI00usUR5
#BigBadger1 wondered where the surge of building new #EFW plants went? We were meant to be import residual waste by now, or have they all been delayed, hence the 2028 date 🤔😲😉👍

#Recycling rates rise but half of waste could still be recycled, #Sepa says https://news.stv.tv/scotland/recycling-rates-rise-but-half-of-waste-could-still-be-recycled-sepa-says
#BigBadger1 simply said: "And the rest". To be fair, technically they're is very little in municipal waste that's not recyclable. Not having economical ability is the issue.

Scientists discover clean and green way to recycle #Teflon® - University of Birmingham https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/scientists-discover-clean-and-green-way-to-recycle-teflon
#BigBadger1 has just seen this article, and oddly now invited us for an all day breakfast down the road once we've finished.
#BestBadger

Belfast city centre #SmartBins a runaway success, with more planned across the city
MSN https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/other/belfast-city-centre-smart-bins-a-runaway-success-with-more-planned-across-the-city/ar-AA1OUEDA?cvid=197784c377e74612df74ac5d0d5404b2&ei=7
#BigBadger1 said "Great Bins, great time savings, but no comments on cost or if any financial savings" 🤔
#BigBelly #Taylors

Council seeks public input on waste and recycling strategy https://www.cambrian-news.co.uk/news/council-seeks-public-input-on-waste-and-recycling-strategy-840284
#BigBadger1 said "Uh oh. Public almost always go the easy route. You've got to give them choices not open suggestions. Otherwise nothing changes"

UK #PlasticWaste exports to developing countries rose 84% in a year, data shows https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/oct/08/uk-plastic-waste-exports-to-developing-countries-rose-84-in-a-year-data-shows
#BigBadger1 wonders what businesses are meant to do. There isn't the capacity here, and virgin is often cheaper. It's got to be sent elsewhere. 🤷🤦

Retailers say £1.5bn of packaging EPR costs will be passed on to shoppers - edie https://www.edie.net/retailers-say-1-5bn-of-packaging-epr-costs-will-be-passed-on-to-shoppers/
#BigBadger1 wonders why were seeing these articles. They're businesses, mostly with shareholders. Why would they absorb the costs when they can increase prices? 🤷

Rising stars celebrated at #35Under35 Awards 2025 https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/rising-stars-celebrated-at-35-under-35-awards-2025/
#BigBadger1 says "There are some excellent up and coming names this year. Take out the 'big boys', we'll be watching futures with interest.
Bryan Ng, Sammy-Jo Harvey, Paula Carey to name a few."
Well Done👍

#EdiblePackaging offers a #Biodegradable alternative to #PlasticWaste https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250916/Edible-packaging-offers-a-biodegradable-alternative-to-plastic-waste.aspx
#BigBadger1 said "...but unless it's drastically obvious what it is, it'll end up #EFW or contaminate #PlasticsRecycling"

Thousands of households told they'll have five bins by 2027 https://uk.news.yahoo.com/thousands-households-told-theyll-five-050000258.html
#BigBadger1 said: is not really 5 'bins' though is it? 🤔🤦

Recycling rates drop in area where weekly bin collections were introduced https://www.essexlive.news/news/essex-news/recycling-rates-drop-area-weekly-10483636
#BigBadger1 said it just goes to show. Reduce the volume available and they'll fill it less. Public will always want more if you offer it. Bet they had room in other containers 🤔😉

Fleetwood #Landfill stench 'causing #NoseBleeds, vomiting and breathing problems', MP says https://buff.ly/3X5dnm6
#BigBadger1 had a lot to say on this. "Airborne chemicals, not smells, cause nose bleeds.
It's like saying #Starmer makes my ears bleed: obviously he doesn't" 😲