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Scottish Government to Businesses: “Keep on Food Recycling!”

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 Zero Waste Scotland has congratulated businesses up and down Scotland for a year of successful food waste collections from businesses, and urged them to make 2015 even better for food recycling in Scotland. 

scotland food recycling Scottish Government to Businesses: “Keep on Food Recycling!”

Exactly one year ago, the Waste (Scotland) Regulations came into effect that made food waste collections mandatory for businesses over a certain size – and Scottish Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead has taken the opportunity to congratulate businesses on a successful contribution to the country’s waste economy.

“One year on from introduction of our landmark waste regulations, I am delighted that our waste is being increasingly seen as a resource which can bring economic benefit to communities, as well as reducing our environmental impact.

“Our regulations channel food waste that would otherwise end up in landfill into the hands of growing companies like Keenan Recycling, who can convert the material into compost, and create jobs in the process.”

Lochhead also reminded businesses that this is an ever-evolving plan, following a roadmap that aims to make Scotland one of the most environmentally friendly countries in the world, and that businesses should use this year to get ahead of the game for the next phase of food waste recycling requirements launching on the 1st of January 2016.

This includes the catchment of the regulations expanding from businesses which produce more than 50kg food waste per week to include any business producing more than 5kg of food waste per week.

Zero Waste Scotland chief executive Iain Gulland said: “Business are already reaping the benefits of the waste regulations… Earlier this year we announced the results of an independent survey which showed that 83% of businesses were aware of the regulations and almost 90% of those were confident that they were compliant.

“There is of course still a challenge for us to reach businesses that could benefit from advice on how they need to implement the regulations. We can help businesses deliver their obligations through our free Resource Efficient Scotland service.

“I would also urge companies to check if their waste contractor has signed up to the voluntary Resource Sector Commitment. By using a contractor which has signed up to the commitment, businesses can be assured that they will be provided with a high quality recycling service which is compliant with the regulations.”

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