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There cannot be many people in the UK who do not know about fatbergs. The giant clumps of fats and oils, and other waste matter, that can clog the UK’s sewers have captured the public imagination. As a drainage and utilities specialist, Lanes Group has played its part, working with Thames Water to remove the…
The UK’s largest independent drainage and utility specialist, Lanes Group plc, has invested over £1million in new pipe lining technology. The purchase of three new dual-core ultraviolet light cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) lining systems significantly adds to the company’s sewer rehabilitation capability. Two of the UV systems will line pipes with diameters from 150mm to 1600mm. The…
Sustainability has never been higher on the global agenda. It is dominating conversations at work and home, and recently, we have been sparking debate in schools across the UK to teach children about how they can have a positive impact on the environment. The environment is under greater pressure than ever, having been damaged…
Lanes Group is on a mission to educate people across the UK about the damage caused when hidden plastics found in household products such as wet wipes, sanitary towels, tampons, nappies and much more, are flushed down the toilet. As you may have already read, we have been raising awareness of hidden plastics and explaining…
The nation was captivated when we helped to unearth the colossal Whitechapel fatberg in 2017, which has gone on to be the subject of TV programmes, radio shows and a museum exhibition. But this is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the scale of the problem in our sewers and waterways….
Baby wipes and antibacterial household wipes are the most common types of disposable wipes in British households, used by 44% and 52% of people respectively. 59% of people said they would not support the proposed government blanket ban on the sale of disposable wipes, which was suggested in May this year. The most common reason…
Things are looking down for the first time in Mark Morrice’s career – and he could not be happier. Mark is the new Area Development Manager at Lanes Group’s Aberdeen depot after he joined the business from a cladding and roofing company. He said: “I had been in that sector since I was 18, so…
The contamination that we find in sewers comes from lots of different sources. We all have an obligation to think about the consequences of our actions. Michelle Ringland, Head of Marketing here at Lanes, discusses the damage throwing cigarette butts down the surface water drains that you see in the street. This throws a whole…