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Waste & Recycling

The latest business news on waste and recycling, from food and waste programmes to the recycling of batteries, computers and paint. The latest Waste & Recycling regulations, technology and resources for Businesses.

Ford commits to slash landfill waste and water use at European plants

Carmaker Ford said it will slash landfill waste by 70 per cent over the next five years across its European production arm, including at its three UK manufacturing plants.

UK spending to protect the environment quadruples to £13 billion

The UK Government spends more than £13 billion a year on environmental protection, according to a new report by the Office of National Statistics.

Manufacturers call for better waste strategy in face of looming resource crunch

Amidst growing concerns of a looming resource shortage, UK manufacturers are calling on the Government to set out a clearer, more ambitious strategy on waste and resource management in England.

Marks & Spencer breaks mould with packaging for 'longer-living' fruit

Next week M&S will become the first major retailer to roll out ground-breaking new packaging which it claims will extend the life of fruit stored in the fridge by up to two days, helping to cut domestic food waste.

Van Dalen invests £6m in UK metals recycling operations

Dutch metals recycling firm Van Dalen said it is aiming to double its capacity in the UK over the next three years following a £6 million investment in its operations.

Green Investment Bank to address market failures of Green Deal

The £3 billion Green Investment Bank will help kick-start the Green Deal, the Government’s flagship energy efficiency policy for homes and businesses, Vince Cable confirmed today.

London looks to tackle and reduce its mountain of food waste

London Mayor Boris Johnson has urged businesses and the public to sign up to a pledge to reduce the mountains of food needlessly thrown away and sent to landfill.

Sainsbury's aims for zero waste landfill – but is anaerobic digestion the best way?

By the end of the year, Sainsbury's will become the first supermarket to send all its food waste for anaerobic digestion (AD) – the process that decomposes food waste to release biogas which can then be used to produce electricity.

Farmers help double production at recycled plastic plywood plant

The manufacturer of an innovative recycled plastic plywood is set to double production at its plant in Luton to meet growing demand for its product from the agricultural sector.

Household food waste down 13 per cent

There’s been a sharp drop in the amount of food UK households throw away, new research from WRAP reveals.

Junk mail gets binned as Defra hands control to households

Households will have more control to stop the hundreds of items of junk mail they receive each year, Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman said on Tuesday.

Europe's first road bridge opens built entirely from recycled plastic bottles

A squad of sappers from the Royal Engineers has helped build the first road bridge in Europe to be made entirely from recycled plastic bottles.

Coffee chains urged to improve takeaway cup recycling

Coffee shops are failing to make it easy for customers to recycle the estimated 2.5bn takeaway cups thrown away each year in the UK, a consumer group warned on Tuesday.

Biffa launches “cost effective” online waste service for SMEs

Biffa Waste Services has launched a new online service, which it claims will provide a "cost effective" solution for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to access waste and recycling collection services in their area.

London restaurants get behind doggy bag campaign in order to reduce food wastage

Dozens of London restaurants are taking part in a new campaign being launched today, which urges restaurant goers to ask for a doggy bag at the end of their meal.


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Ford commits to slash landfill waste and water use at European plants
Ford's EcoBoost production line at its Cologne plant has reduced water use by 37 per cent
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