Our use of cookies 
Developing a restaurant waste management plan A well-structured waste management plan is essential for restaurants to reduce waste, comply with regulations, and operate sustainably. This guide provides key information needed to create a waste management strategy for a restaurant. Here’s what we cover: The legal framework for waste management in restaurants – Understand the legal obligations of waste management for restaurants…
read more
Commercial food waste recycling obligations and services Food waste regulations for businesses are gradually becoming stricter, with a new obligation for English businesses coming into effect on 1 April 2025, impacting thousands of organisations. This article aims to clarify food waste recycling requirements for businesses, highlighting the best solutions to stay compliant. Here’s what we cover: Commercial food waste collection requirements Commercial…
read more
Sanitary waste obligations for businesses This guide outlines the regulations and legal obligations for businesses in the UK that generate sanitary waste. Below is a summary of the key obligations for businesses: According to workplace regulations, sanitary waste bins must be provided in staff and public toilets. If your business generates more than 7kg (approximately one full bin bag) of…
read more
Waste management for rural businesses Businesses in British urban areas have numerous options for commercial waste collection, but choices in rural locations are often severely limited. While local councils are required to collect waste from even the most remote homes, they are not obligated to provide this service to businesses. In this guide, our waste experts summarise the best practices…
read more
Anaerobic digesters Anaerobic digesters (ADs) prevent millions of tonnes of organic waste from being dumped into landfills every year. They do this by turning your employees’ apple cores, orange peels and any organic residues generated by your business into biogas and a natural solid fertiliser. ADs can process organics at industrial scales, and the resultant biogas is…
read more
UK waste data insights How much waste does the UK generate every year? What is it made of, where does it come from, and where does it go? We look at the official government statistics and answer these questions and more! 💡 Key takeaways: The UK generates 222.2 million tonnes of waste annually (growing by 0.6% annually over the…
read more