The Waste2ES blog
Since the beginning of the lockdown in the UK in March, the waste industry has been impacted significantly despite the sector receiving key worker status. According to a survey by ADEPT, 90% of Household Waste Recycling Centres shut down within the initial few weeks, while overall municipal waste increased by 20%, and commercial and industrial … Read more
Food waste is at the top of the UK’s agenda and considering we waste £9.7 billion of food every year, it is not hard to understand why it is a problem to be handled at the earliest possible time. Of course, the best remedy would be to reduce as much food waste as possible at … Read more

9 impressive innovative technologies to combat food waste and single use plastic waste
By Richard Harland
- Innovative Technology
Food waste is a fact of life and a serious issue across the supply chain. From agricultural production to consumption – there is not one stage where food is not wasted. According to the FAO, 1.6 billion tonnes of food produced for human consumption is wasted each year globally. It is not surprising to see … Read more

Six food waste management strategies for food producers to apply effectively
By Richard Harland
- Food Production
Food producers have a significant role to play in ensuring the food produced is optimally used. We share six food waste management strategies they must consider adopting.
The food industry is the largest manufacturing sector in the UK, with a turnover of £76.7bn. Here are some ideas that grocers can take up to manage their food waste efficiently.

Food waste management tips for supermarkets, restaurants and pubs during COVID-19
By Richard Harland
- Hospitality
Smart food waste management practices can help businesses save money and stock up food and beverages for those who would actually purchase them. In this article, we share a few tips we recommend following.