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New Corporate Video Featuring the 22 Acre Premises Dedicated to IT Disposal

RDC have released the following new video describing the services offered from their Braintee, Essex premises. RDC, the world’s largest waste electronic and electrical equipment (WEEE), IT Disposal and refurbishment centre, provide an interesting glimpse of the inner workings of … Continue reading

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Glass Panes – The A to Z of How to Reuse, Reduce or Recycle Anything

Window panes are a pane-in-the-glass if you will excuse the pun. It’s dangerous, difficult to transport and cannot be recycled with other glass items such as bottles and jars. The cost of replacing glass panes is expensive but the majority … Continue reading

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PAS 141 and the Importance of the Reuse Sector to the UK

Chris Pook, head of the Green Economy Team at the Department of Business Innovation and Skills, joined RDC the UK’s leading IT disposal company, for the launch of PAS 141, the new reuse standard for electrical equipment. Mr Pook told … Continue reading

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PAS 141 control of illegal export of WEEE by Mat Crocker of the Environment Agency

Mat Crocker, Head of Illegals & Waste at the Environment Agency, introduces his department. “The combination of illegals and waste into one department is because we are serious about tackling organised crime which undercuts legitimate business and impacts investment plans.” … Continue reading

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New Industry Standards Welcomed at the Official Launch of PAS 141

Gerry Hackett, Managing Director of RDC, the world’s foremost IT Disposal and IT Recycling company, welcomed delegates to the official launch of PAS 141, the new reuse standard. He explained when looking for standards RDC didn’t just wanted badges they … Continue reading

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Glass Bottles and Jars – The A to Z of How to Reuse, Reduce or Recycle Anything

I have few memories that date back to when I was four, but the garden shed is one of them. This magnificent place was the Dexter’s laboratory of 1965 with every tool and every material needed for house and home. … Continue reading

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Gas Cylinders – The A to Z of How to Reuse, Reduce or Recycle Anything

Gas cylinders and bottles can be refurbished and reused. Most have the company name and contact details printed on them and will collect free of charge. If you cannot identify the company from the bottle contact your local authority who … Continue reading

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RDC Attends the Computacenter Sales Kick-Off 2013

On the 9th February Martin Series, Claire Johnson, Andy Warner and Sarah Johnson of the RDC sales team along with RDC Managing Director Gerry Hackett attended parent company Computacenter UK Sales Kick-Off Event held at the prestigious Celtic Manor in … Continue reading

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Garden Waste – The A to Z of How to Reuse, Reduce or Recycle Anything

Burning garden waste produces 350 times more carcinogens than cigarette smoke and is particularly bad for children and babies so where possible compost or use the bin provided by your local council to dispose of garden waste. Rotting wood can … Continue reading

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Garden Chemicals – The A to Z of How to Reuse, Reduce or Recycle Anything

Reduce or better still eliminate the use of pesticide Do you really need chemicals in your garden? Nature is good at taking care of pests on its own but a pesticide does not discriminate and will kill the insects that … Continue reading

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