Education News
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…
It’s been almost a full year since valiant engineers from Thames Water and Lanes Utilities emerged victorious in their epic battle against the infamous Whitechapel fatberg, a colossal 130-tonne mass of congealed fat, oil, grease and sanitary products that was discovered blocking a 250-metre stretch of sewers beneath the streets of London. It was one…
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…
As part of our ‘Sinner or Binner’ campaign we’ve been discussing why sanitary products are a menace for our sewers and seas when they are not disposed of correctly. In our previous blog post, we discussed why they’re so troublesome, and talked about the problem in detail. But exactly why are sanitary items so difficult…
Lanes Group plc is working with the UK’s leading teaching support specialists to help educate children about problems caused by fatbergs in drains and sewers. It has co-hosted a Twitter chat with Twinkl Educational Publishing to discuss fatbergs- major sewer blockages caused primarily by fats, oils and wipes – to raise awareness about their causes…
The UK’s largest independent drainage specialist is taking a new approach to teaching the British public about the dangers of blocking drains and sewers – by creating an army of ‘Fatberg Fighters’ in our schools. Lanes Group Plc is making a long-term commitment to work with schools to educate children about the damage caused by…
We’re dedicated to making sure that a fantastic and rewarding career in the drainage industry is more than just a Pipe Dream and that it’s attainable for everyone who starts working in the sector and with Lanes Group. As a result, we want to give as much advice as possible to those thinking of entering…
Health and education providers in Lancashire are drawing on Lanes Group’s large site drainage maintenance expertise to keep their pipes flowing. The drainage specialist’s Preston depot is working closely with a growing number of NHS and higher education services providers to ensure their drainage systems are in good working order. Ensuring surface water and foul…
