Including 11 closely related terms such as waste reduction, municipal waste, and waste reduction.
… Requirements should ensure all new properties have convenient and sufficient space for storage of recyclable and non-recyclable waste. 3y Introduce planning requirements for construction waste (recycling, diversion from landfill) on new-build projects. 3y Make the food waste collection scheme permanent It’s likely that UK government will legislate this at some point in the future. 3y Introduce…
… Setting a high target internally will help to better understand how to achieve higher rates throughout the district as a whole. 3y Introduce food waste bins in all office areas. Achieving the target of zero organic waste to landfill by 2025 will require a behavioural shift in the way we do things. Food waste bins should be collected daily and placed in a centralized location ready for collection…
… in strategic plans Waste 3y Target a 70% recycling rate for waste from all domestic and non-domestic buildings by 2025 The CCC has advised central government that to meet our targets of achieving zero carbon by 2050, a recycling rate of 70% of all solid municipal waste must be achieved by 2025. 3y Target zero biodegradable waste to landfill by 2025 As recommended by the CCC to the UK…
… a food waste collection scheme for businesses A food waste collection scheme from all businesses in the district (not only catering and retail, but anywhere food waste may be disposed of) should be implemented by 2023. To achieve the target of zero organic waste to landfill by 2025, all sources of biodegradable waste need to be addressed. Forestry, land use and agriculture 3y Increase…
… across the district. This role should include business waste. 3y Engage with supermarkets in the district to discuss feasibility of a ‘Zero food waste’ system The system would seek to reduce food waste to zero by following a 3-tier approach: discounts to customers, donations to charity, animal feeds. 3y Run food waste reduction campaigns for businesses Not only does food waste produce methane…