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Great to be involved in important discussion about the latest waste management practices at the Whitsunday Regional Council Waste in the Whitsundays symposium. Our ecoBiz Program Manager Catie Simmons shared how ecoBiz is helping Queensland businesses audit their resource use, manage carbon emissions and save on costs – while reducing waste, water and energy consumption. It was an opportunity to showcase our local ecoBiz Star Partners – like Big 4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort. The Resort team, pictured here, has taken a range of steps to reduce their waste including: ✅Installing bubblers for school groups ✅Replacing plastic single-use water bottles for sale with refillable tin bottles ✅Joining an E-waste recycling program ✅Adding special tubs in their cabins to encourage guests to put eligible items into Containers for Change bins located around the resort. Find out how ecoBiz can help you to reduce your waste and save on costs – it’s free for Queensland businesses. https://bit.ly/4fT4YKe The ecoBiz program is proudly supported through the Queensland Government’s Recycling and Jobs Fund. #QueenslandEnvironment #sustainability #ESG

FOOD WASTE REFORMS ARE COMING! 🍌 🍏 🍞 In 2025, England will introduce new waste disposal regulations, as part of the Simpler Recycling initiative. Taking effect from March 31 2025, all businesses in England will have to separate their waste for recycling. If your business generates more than 5kg of food waste per week, you will have to set up a dedicated disposal system. This means new bins and more collections! March 2025 might seem like a long time away but as a responsible waste management company DCW is encouraging its customers to start implementing changes now to ensure they are prepared. Non-compliance will be met with a hefty fine. In line with our Zero to Landfill policy, the food waste that we collect from our customers is used to produce energy and compost. Contact us to discuss your requirements 👉 https://loom.ly/8UElh1A #Recycling #Recycle #FoodWaste #FoodWasteRecycling #SouthWest #Waste #WasteManagement #Sustainable

Here's my weekly roundup, where I've "bin" bin spotting 😉 My routine involves pacing city centers, where I can't help but notice overflowing general waste bins, brimming with rubbish and often accompanied by additional waste bags.  In such tight urban spaces, this sight is all too common. There is however a solution at hand 🙏— one that not only aligns businesses with evolving waste food legislation but also promises significant cost savings. Even in the most limited of refuge areas, this solution proves effective and is helping businesses nationally succeed in meeting their sustainability goals ♻ Introducing the game-changer tailored to your business needs: ReFood UK.  Lets embrace a sustainable approach to waste management.  Let's reclaim the profit that's been discarded in the bin.  It's time to recycle waste food with ReFood." If you have a full to the brim bin and want a waste food recycling solution call the ReFood team on 01302 390 968. #ReFood #Purebioenergy #Citycentres #Sustainability

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

Council Saves £500,000 with Food Waste Recycling! A local council has saved over £500,000 through its food waste recycling service, demonstrating how sustainable waste management can deliver both financial and environmental benefits. This initiative proves that effective recycling programs not only help reduce landfill waste but also contribute to significant cost savings, supporting a more sustainable future! #Sustainability #WasteManagement #CircularEconomy #FoodWasteRecycling #EcoFriendly #LocalGovernment

Did you know that even food rescue organizations generate food waste? It's unfortunate, but these facilities sometimes receive surplus food that cannot be consumed because it has expired or was received in a compromised state. Innovative Waste Recycling works with these organizations to find sustainable waste management options. Read more about how we helped one of the largest food banks in the Midwest divert 6000 tons of food waste from the landfill. #FoodRescue #SustainableCommunity https://lnkd.in/g8dQjiRb

NSW is transitioning to a circular economy, where we minimise waste and keep resources in use for as long as possible. As part of this transition, the NSW Government is reviewing the waste levy and is proposing to mandate food organics and garden organics recycling. 📝 Two papers have been released and we encourage you to provide feedback. 📆 Public consultation is open until 5pm, Monday 15 July. More info or submit your feedback > bit.ly/3Vo6ESi #CouncilsDo #FOGO #CircularEconomy

🌍 Turning Food Waste into Sustainable Solutions! 🌱 At EcoWaste Innovation LTD, we believe that food waste is not just waste, it's a valuable resource waiting to be transformed. Every year, tons of food waste end up in landfills, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and environmental degradation. But we see an opportunity to change that narrative. Through our innovative mobile biodigesters, we're converting food waste into biogas, biofertilizers, and electricity. This reduces the environmental impact and provides sustainable energy solutions for households, restaurants, and businesses. By recycling food waste, we're not just reducing pollution but creating a circular economy that benefits everyone. Let's work together to make our planet greener and more sustainable, one compost bin at a time! 🍃 Join us in our mission to turn waste into wealth💚 #FoodWasteRecycling #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #EcoWasteInnovations

Sustainable waste management is vital to the UK’s net zero goals, and we are thrilled to share some fantastic news: five council areas where Biffa collects household waste are ranked within the top 20 in England for recycling! These include our extended partnership with South Oxfordshire District Council which has achieved the highest household waste recycling rate at 61.6% and Vale of White Horse District Council in third place with 60.9%. Both councils have consistently ranked in the top 5 for the past five years. It’s wonderful to see so many residents there taking recycling seriously, but we also encourage everyone to try and reduce the amount of waste they produce in the first place. Small actions like buying unpackaged fruits and vegetables, reusing cardboard boxes, and using leftover food to create another meal can make a big difference. Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/3uf8Imi #SustainableWasteManagement #WateNetZero #HouseholdRecycling

As Global Recycling Day approaches, many of us are taking stock of our environmental impact and considering how we can contribute to a healthier planet. While our industry has successfully implemented recycling systems, there's another significant waste issue that demands our attention in the hospitality sector: food waste. The UK alone sees over 500,000 tonnes of food wasted annually, making it imperative for all hospitality venues to prioritize the fight against food waste. This substantial volume of waste not only incurs financial losses for businesses and hampers efficiency but also exacerbates environmental strain. Mitigating your venue’s carbon footprint can be both simple and rewarding. Introducing effective strategies to manage surplus or unwanted produce is a proactive step. The benefits extend beyond environmental conservation – smart implementation of waste reduction strategies can save businesses not just energy but also money. Cutting costs associated with waste disposal not only enhances profitability but also provides a significant boost to overall business operations. Fortunately, we've compiled insights and tips in an article to guide you in the journey of reducing food waste. Read more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/dDSPNJNi #wastemanagement #stockmanagement #globalrecyclingday #hospitalityindustry #hospitalitytips