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🚨 Attention Hospitality Businesses! 🚨 New food waste legislation is on the way as part of the Simpler Recycling Scheme! 🍽️♻️ Starting soon, hospitality businesses across the country will be required to arrange separate collection services for food waste. This initiative aims to streamline food waste recycling, making it more eco-friendly through anaerobic digestion, which turns food waste into valuable resources like biogas and organic fertilisers. If your business produces food waste and has 10 or more full-time employees, the deadline to comply is March 31, 2025. Smaller businesses will have until March 31, 2027 to prepare. Don’t wait! Ensure your business is ready to comply with these changes and make a positive environmental impact. 🌍🍃 Got questions? Reach out to [email protected] for more info! #Hospitality #FoodWaste #Recycling #SimplerRecyclingScheme #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #RSSConsulting #AccountingForHospitality

Where is Your Food Waste Going? Food waste - it is unavoidable, but is it unredeemable? Waste occurs at every point in the food cycle with household waste matching the entire food distribution and processing system’s waste. The question for today is: where does that food waste go? There are means of disposal being employed that stress our environmental resources: ·       landfills ·       garburator (water-based disposal) ·       composting without methane recapture. There are also positive efforts being made which redirect food sustainably including: ·       selling food near its expiry date at reduced rates ·       donating near expiry dated food ·       composting with methane recapture ·       collection for processing into biofuel (Davidson Environmental’s specialty) The difference is in the decision making, partnership building and intentionality. The challenge today: How will you help make the shift towards sustainable diversion of surplus food? https://lnkd.in/gK7hUyBU https://lnkd.in/gK7hUyBU #environment #reducecarbon #wastemanagement #savetheenvironment #landfill #greenhousegas #Biogas #WasteManagement #WasteAwareness #Environmental #environmentalsustainability #reducewaste #foodwastefriday #urbansustainability #sustainabilitygoals

Food waste is one of the most overlooked problems we have when it comes to climate change - fortunately, companies like GTF Technologies are taking this on and looking at how food waste can be up cycled into packaging and food for a hungry world - great article here, and check out GTF.

Did you know that finding new revenue streams and reducing the negative impact of food waste can go hand-in-hand? Food waste is a global issue with far-reaching consequences. Read our latest blog post to understand the problem and learn about actionable steps toward sustainable solutions. https://lnkd.in/gPGHkQK7 #foodwaste #sustainability #reducewaste #gtftechnologies

#4 Packaged food waste. 2.9 million tonnes of food waste is produced every year by manufacturers, hospitality, food services, and the retail industry. But 100% is recyclable. Recycling food waste will save your business money, reduce the amount of waste being sent to landfill, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, generate renewable energy and help your business meet ESG targets. #recycling #sustainability #circulareconomy #ecofriendly #environment

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 Food waste is one of the most pressing global issues, with significant environmental, economic, and social implications. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) estimates that about one-third of all food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted annually, amounting to roughly 1.3 billion tons. This waste occurs across the entire food supply chain—from production and processing to retail and consumption. The environmental impact of food waste is enormous, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, and water waste. In response to these challenges, the food waste management market has grown rapidly, driven by increasing awareness of the need for sustainable practices and the implementation of more stringent regulations. This article explores the key aspects of the food waste management market, including current trends, innovations, major players, challenges, and future prospects. 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐛 𝐏𝐃𝐅 𝐓𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/gfnccsi3 Veolia, SUEZ, WM, Republic Services, Covanta, Stericycle, REMONDIS Gruppe, Clean Harbors, Biffa, Rumpke Waste & Recycling #foodwastemanagement #sustainability #circulareconomy #wastereduction #greeninnovation #zerowaste #composting #foodrecycling #sustainablepractices #wastetoenergy #environmentalimpact #foodwasteawareness #resourceefficiency #organicwaste #reducefoodwaste

Today is Stop Food Waste Day, the largest single day of action in the fight against global food waste 🍌 Throwing away unwanted food isn’t just costly for your business – it also has a significant environmental impact. DCW understands the importance of minimising food waste and maximising sustainability and that’s why we offer a reliable and convenient food waste collection service, designed to help you save money and reduce your carbon footprint. As of 6th April 2024, any premises in Wales that produces more than 5kg of food waste per week will now need to separate this waste for collection. With similar waste reforms expected in England too, it's important your business keeps up to speed. Are you ahead of the game when it comes to separating your waste for disposal? To find out more about DCW's food waste recycling services, visit 👉 https://lnkd.in/ew9_rmAh #StopFoodWasteDay #FoodWaste #WasteReforms #WasteManagement #Devon

🚨 Important Update on Food Waste Regulations in the UK – March 2025🚨 Starting in March 2025, new regulations will require all businesses with 10+ employees across the UK to separate and recycle their food waste. This is a significant shift aimed at reducing landfill contributions, lowering emissions, and promoting sustainability within the commercial sector. For businesses in manufacturing, hospitality, retail, food services and other industries generating food waste, this change means: 🍽️ Mandatory separation of food waste from general waste. ♻️ Ensuring food waste is collected by authorized recycling services. 🌍 Supporting national sustainability goals and reducing your carbon footprint. It's crucial to start preparing now by: 1)Reviewing current waste management processes. 2)Ensuring compliance with local collection and recycling services. 3)Educating staff on the importance and benefits of proper food waste disposal. The change isn’t just a legal obligation—it's a major step towards a more sustainable future for our planet. 🌱 Please feel free to reach out if you need any assistance or advice. I’d be happy to review your current procedures and offer professional insights on the best path forward. Let’s get ahead of the curve and be part of the solution! #Sustainability #FoodWaste #WasteManagement #CircularEconomy #Regulations #EcoFriendly #March2025 #UK

🌱 The Urgency of Tackling Food Waste for a Sustainable Future 🌍 Did you know that 1/3 of the food produced globally is lost or wasted? That’s roughly 1.3 billion tons of food each year. This represents a massive waste of resources; water, energy, labour, and capital, and contributes to about 8-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. While food waste happens at every stage of the supply chain, from farm to fork, there are real solutions we can all contribute to, both as businesses and consumers. At Grains & Oil, we’re committed to making a difference by: 🔄 Providing a market for “imperfect” produce often rejected by traditional retailers—this produce is still nutritious and delicious but looks different. ♻️ Connect farmers to biogas producers who can turn spoilt food into renewable energy, further reducing waste while contributing to the green energy revolution. 💡 Promoting circular economy practices where nothing goes to waste. Every part of the food system is utilized for value creation, whether as food or energy. As individuals, we can also take small steps to make a big difference: Plan meals and avoid over-purchasing. Embrace imperfect produce. Compost food scraps. Let’s take action now to reduce food waste and help create a more sustainable and food-secure future for everyone. Together, we can turn waste into opportunity. 🌍🌱 Connect with us to be part of our journey. #Sustainability #FoodWaste #CircularEconomy #GrainsAndOil #Biogas #EcoFriendly #FarmToFork