FEATURE
Food waste: it’s time to win, not bin
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In support of WRAP’S Food Waste Action Week (from 6-12 March), leading waste and recycling experts Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) highlights how businesses can reduce the impact of food waste on the environment while also reducing their costs.
The issue of food waste is enormous on a global scale. According to a study by the UN, a third of the food produced around the world is wasted, which equates to around $984bn in losses. A fact that is tough to swallow when there are still millions of people around the world who are going hungry on a daily basis.
Further hitting home, the UK generates more food waste than any other country in Europe. The 9.5m tonnes of waste produced has a value of over £19bn a year, and makes a significant contribution to greenhouse gases into our atmosphere.
New legislation to drive change
With the impact of climate change becoming ever more real, it’s time to take action. In a bid to significantly reduce food waste, new measures are coming into force – the UK Environment Act was passed back in 2021, but is coming into effect this year. The Act is committing to eliminate food waste from landfill by 2030 with a specific push on businesses.
Not only are facilities and hospitality venues facing higher consumer expectations and deeper scrutiny of their environmental credentials, but the reality of rising operational costs and productivity pressures mean businesses continue to face unprecedented challenges. How can this new legislation be turned into an opportunity to reap both environmental and economic benefits?
It’s time to win, not bin
In an ideal world prevention is the solution, but sadly this is not an ideal world. For one, it requires customers and guests to think about the potential waste when ordering, of which venues have little control. What they do have control over, however, is how to deal with the subsequent waste. When recycled properly, food waste can be converted into fertilisers for agriculture or used as a renewable source of energy.
According to WRAP, for every £1 invested in food waste management, an organisation stands to make £14 in savings. With the right food waste management
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solutions and procedures in place, businesses can save on transportation costs and landfill taxes. While it’s true that decreasing the weight of waste will decrease the costs associated with collection charges, food waste is actually up to five times cheaper to dispose of per kilogram than general waste. By introducing a food waste stream into your recycling setup, you can save money, as well as improve your green credentials.
Recycling stations to help you buy better, waste less
Investing in durable food waste solutions is a simple step that will see businesses reap both economic and environmental rewards.
If you’re looking for durable waste solutions to do the hard work back of house, RCP’s various colour coded Slim Jim Vented Containers come with a 10-year warranty for added peace of mind. With a small footprint, the container fits seamlessly into a busy kitchen and comes with venting channels that make removing lines up to 80% easier, helping to prevent injury to operatives.
You can also encourage front-of-house food waste recycling with RCP’s Configure Recycling Stations, which come with a five-year warranty. With a modern, premium finish, these won’t look out of place in any high-end venue and are sure to exceed user expectations while making disposal of waste easy through effective colour coding and signage.
The key is to invest in products that stand the test of time. When deciding on waste solutions, prioritising durability will mean avoiding frequent replacement of cheaper but more unreliable products, and the unnecessary waste that comes with it.
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