I do not produce much food waste – do I still need a separate collection?
All workplaces producing food waste (including teabags etc) will need to arrange for separate collection in accordance with the new Simpler Recycling requirements. This is regardless of the volume, and applies to all workplaces, not just those that serve food or have catering facilities. Workplaces have flexibility to decide on the frequency of collections to align with the volume of waste they produce, so it is possible to arrange for infrequent collections if this suits the needs of the workplace best. How to produce less waste Preventing waste before it’s created, and reusing items are the most cost-effective methods of reducing your business waste costs. Prevention
• Communicate electronically to avoid printing. • Provide jugs of tap water and glasses rather than bottled water. • Use rechargeable batteries.
• Bulk buy to reduce the amount of packaging. • Lease equipment rather than buying outright.
Reuse
• Donate reusable items to charity, including unsold food. • Reuse boxes and packing materials. • Use glasses, cups, cutlery and plates to avoid disposables. • Arrange to send packaging back to the supplier. • Return unsold items back to the supplier. • Refill ink cartridges instead of buying new ones. • Shred scrap paper or cardboard to use as packing.
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