Arla Foods Partners with Avena Group for Secure and Sustainable Workwear Solutions
A new partnership focused on security, sustainability and traceability with Arla Foods Avena Group is proud to announce a new partnership with Arla Foods Taw Valley, supporting the site with a secure and sustainable solution for managing end‑of‑life workwear. Through this collaboration, hundreds of garments worn daily by Arla colleagues will be handled through Avena’s […]
New Promotions at Avena | News: Securing the Future through Internal Leadership
Advancing Strategic Growth Through Internal Leadership Avena Group continues to deliver on its commitment to Securing the Future by announcing four significant internal appointments. These promotions reflect our dedication to creating talent and ensuring our commercial and operational teams are led by individuals with a deep-rooted understanding of our mission. Elliott Garner Appointed as Marketing […]
How to Securely Destroy Textile Materials: The Avena Guide
How to Securely Destroy Different Textile Materials Secure textile destruction is the controlled process of shredding, recycling, or permanently destroying fabrics so that materials cannot be reused, resold or misused, while minimising environmental impact. Businesses use secure textile destruction to protect brand reputation, prevent counterfeit resale and ensure compliant disposal. Why is secure textile […]
How to Safely Dispose of Branded Uniforms: The Ultimate Secure Disposal Guide
How Do I Safely Dispose Of Old Branded Uniforms? Safe uniform disposal is the controlled removal and destruction of branded workwear to prevent impersonation, protect the public and safeguard brand reputation. Avena Group provides these critical services to ensure that surplus garments do not fall into the wrong hands. When uniforms become worn out, surplus […]
A Guide to Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)
What is ESPR? The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), is an EU regulation designed to make sustainable products the norm. As of February 2026, the ESPR is no longer a future policy, it is an operational legal requirement for businesses placing goods on the EU market. One of the most immediate and impactful measures is […]
Why Are Global Landfill Failures a Wake‑Up Call for UK Businesses?
Buried by the Problem A landfill collapsed in January 2026, in Cebu City, Philippines has killed 36 people. It’s a horrific scene, but sadly not a rare one. In 2024, Uganda faced its own deadly collapse, burying 24 people when steep piles of landfill gave way. In 2018, another collapse in Ethiopia took 46 lives. […]
How Sustainable Is Milano‑Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics?
Is This the Most Sustainable Winter Olympics Ever? As the world counts down to the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic and Paralympic Games, one questions keeps sliding into the conversation like a rogue snowboarder: Can this really be the most sustainable Olympics in History? With over 3,000 athletes, 116 events, 90 nations, 15 venues across four mountain […]
How Sustainable is the Premier League?
Premier League Sustainability Sustainability has become one of the Premier League’s most important fixtures, and this time there’s no option to rotate the squad. With a global audience numbering in the hundreds of millions, the League has set out an environmental sustainability strategy built around three clear priorities: Adapt the Premier League by becoming Net […]
Driving Change
Driving Change: Formula E’s Fast Track to Sustainability Formula E was built to challenge assumptions about what motorsport could be. A decade on, it’s not proving a point; it’s setting the pace. While other series are still stuck in the pits of debating net zero, Formula E is already running a global championship with sustainability […]
Hazardous Tech Waste
The hidden threat behind incorrect IT disposal Old tech isn’t a problem, until it’s thrown away carelessly. When everyday devices like laptops, desktops, smartphones and tablets end up in general waste, they create environmental hazards, fire risks and regulatory breaches. Disposal often happens during office moves, upgrades or storage clear-outs. Under time pressure, it’s treated as […]