Should all businesses also be expected to separate food waste from general rubbish?

To reduce food waste sent to landfill, the Government is proposing that all businesses should separate food waste from general waste and that households should be provided with a kerbside food scraps collection.

We are seeking your feedback on this proposal and what this would mean for your business.

As well as reducing our climate emissions, the food waste diverted from landfills can be used to feed animals, improve soil quality, and generate energy.

Businesses could choose what they do with their food scraps once separated. Scraps could be used as stock food or turned into compost or digestate. Businesses would also be encouraged to reduce their food waste, look for opportunities to donate edible food or explore opportunities for upcycled food products.