As part of our food waste working group at ADBA, we have been discussing the possibility of setting up site visits for representatives from local authorities to help them understand what AD is. With the current conversations between Defra and…
Yesterday, I attended the DAERA Non-Household Municipal and Household Municipal Waste policy workshop in Antrim. Hosted by WRAP, the workshop was intended for re-processers to be able to voice their concerns, suggestions and ideas about upcoming changes to waste policy…
ADBA will be responding to the consultation on improved reporting of food waste by large food businesses in England and this is your chance to input your views. The workshop will be held on Teams on Friday the 26th of…
ADBA is submitting a response to Defra on the improved reporting of food waste by large food businesses in England. This consultation proposes that from 2024, large food businesses will be required to report food waste tonnage and destinations for…
The 25 Year Environment Plan was first published in 2018 and set out the vision of a clean, sustainable and thriving environment which would improve human lives by providing green economic growth, equal opportunities and engagement with the natural environment.…
Last month, Defra’s Food Waste Prevention Team launched the long-awaited consultation that sets out plans for large food businesses to report on food waste. The consultation will run until the 5th September 2022, and seeks views on: Type of business…
This week ADBA are pleased to announce that they are gearing up to launch their brand new member working groups. With previous working groups being held on a more ad-hoc basis, the revamped format will bring industry professionals together on…
(Please note that this article was amended 4/02/22 to include reference to the correct regulations in point 1) Defra and the Environment Agency confirmed their support for the use of waste derived bio-CO2 at the launch of BEIS’ Spring 2022…
As previously reported, Defra are currently running a consultation on consistency in household and business recycling policy. This includes proposed measures to facilitate the separate weekly collections of food and garden waste. Following discussions with members on various aspects of…
On Thursday 10th June, the research group SIMBIO (Social innovation management for bioplastics) will be hosting an event to discuss the environmental and social challenges of bioplastic packaging throughout its entire supply chain, from production to end-of-life management. SIMBIO is…
