New Food Waste Regulations March 2025 & How We Can Help
New Food Waste Recycling regulations Set to Take Effect in March 2025. In a significant move to curb environmental impact, new food waste recycling regulations are set to come into effect across workplaces in the UK starting on 31st March 2025. The sweeping changes, part of the government’s broader environmental strategy, aim to reduce landfill waste, lower carbon emissions, and boost sustainability efforts in workplaces across the UK.
Under the new legislation, all workplaces will be required to implement a food waste recycling system, in addition to the segregating other recyclable materials - plastic, metal, glass and paper/ cardboard. The initiative will focus on diverting food scraps from landfills, ensuring that organic waste is collected separately.
Key Changes to Look Out For
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Mandatory Food Waste Separation: Workplaces will be obligated to separate food waste from general waste. This will require setting up clearly labeled bins in kitchens, cafeterias, and communal areas for staff to dispose of their food scraps properly.
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Recycling Infrastructure: Employers will need to invest in proper infrastructure to collect and store food waste. This includes securing separate waste bins, signage, and even working and arranging local waste management services that remove and process organic waste recycling.
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Reporting and Monitoring: Businesses will also be required to track the amount of food waste they produce and report this data annually to local authorities. This will help monitor the success of the program and provide a clearer picture of national food waste trends.
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Employee Engagement: Alongside the physical changes to waste management, businesses will be encouraged to promote awareness and educate employees on the importance of food waste reduction. Workshops and information posters maybe implemented to ensure the waste is managed correctly.
Economic and Environmental Benefits
This move is expected to offer both environmental and economic benefits. Food waste is one of the largest contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions, and the UK government is aiming to reduce these emissions through better waste management practices. By ensuring that food waste is diverted from landfills, businesses will help reduce methane production, and improve their carbon footprint.
How System Hygiene Can Help
We can offer a full site survey and audit, helping recommend waste solutions for your workplace. We offer a comprehensive range of waste recycling options, including designated recycling banks for different waste types, to smaller, colour coded bins, which again will help you manage your waste segregation. Whilst it makes sense to pay close attention to food waste, all aspects of the waste produced within the workplace should be reviewed and a viable solution presented. System Hygiene can also assist with your waste labelling, helping create signs and labels that will accurately identify the waste types, we can also provide posters and signage that will help and encourage waste segregation and recycling.
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