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• May 12, 2026

At Integrated Skills, we believe that technology should not only improve performance but also support safe working. Since 2010,...

• Apr 13, 2026

A brief history route optimisation software in the municipal waste & recycling collection sector across the UK, USA, Middle...

• Mar 31, 2026

Thank you to all who joined us on the 26th March for our webinar exploring the rollout of Simpler...

• Mar 23, 2026

Waste Composition Analysis (WCA) has climbed the ranks from a useful, insightful tool to what is now a core...

• Feb 25, 2026

Waste Composition Analysis (WCA) has long been a vital tool for local authorities. It provides clear evidence about what...

• Feb 9, 2026

As structural reform continues to reshape local government across England, Local Authorities are preparing for complex implications. One of...

• Jan 14, 2026

Flexible plastic policies are now firmly on the agenda. As part of Simpler Recycling reforms, the UK Government will...

• Nov 21, 2025

In an increasingly competitive admissions environment, private schools – much like their state-funded counterparts – often face oversubscription. With...

• Nov 18, 2025

Due to the diverse and ever-aging population, UK Local Authorities are facing increasing challenges to adapt their public services...

• Oct 21, 2025

Each year the seasons bring waves of consumer behaviour that create distinct challenges for waste collection and disposal services....

• Sep 25, 2025

In a further step towards achieving a circular economy, the introduction of mandatory digital waste tracking will mark a...

• Aug 28, 2025

Recycling contamination remains one of the most persistent challenges for local authorities across the UK. WRAP’s Recycling Tracker Spring...

• Jul 25, 2025

As local authorities face evolving recycling regulations and squeezed budgets, the case for a smart, technology‑driven approach to waste...

• Jun 24, 2025

UK waste management is undergoing a transformative period as the government rolls out Simpler Recycling. Non-household municipal premises (businesses,...

• Jun 10, 2025

Meter readers are the public face of energy suppliers and fulfil the crucial role of reading meters and carrying...

• Jun 9, 2025

At Integrated Skills Ltd (ISL), we believe that creating a culture of purpose and social responsibility is fundamental to...

• Jun 4, 2025

Fly-tipping levels are on the increase in the UK – an expensive trend that is challenging for local authorities...

• May 28, 2025

After it was announced that Integrated Skills would become an EO, we scrambled to get an understanding of what...