How recycling food waste can reduce the carbon footprint of your business 

Businesses produce a lot of waste. They also use a lot of energy. As such, it can be tricky to reduce the carbon footprint of your business and steer it towards eco-friendly practices. 

However, one element that can be handled more easily and responsibly than you might realise is food waste. What’s more, with the right company, it can be transformed into renewable energy and into digestate to grow brand new food, which really takes the ‘waste’ out of food waste. 

Intrigued? Let’s find out more. 

Why is food waste a problem? 

The UK produces thousands of tonnes of excess food every year. The WWF estimates that around 6 – 8% of greenhouse gas emissions could be prevented if we collectively stopped wasting food. 

It’s a problem because: 

• Growing food requires energy, fuel, water, packaging, materials, and many other resources. By wasting food, you are wasting all the resources that went into producing it. 
• Water and land are polluted and damaged by food production so by reducing your food consumption and wastage, you help the effort to affect fewer natural water bodies and landscapes. 
• Food waste that’s left to rot in landfill produces harmful greenhouse gases. 

Supermarket food waste and restaurant food waste are understandably the biggest culprits. If you are in this industry, you might be wondering how you can deal with food waste conveniently, cheaply and in a way that is kind to the planet. 

We can show you. 

So, what’s the solution? 

Doing three key things can help lower your carbon footprint in regards to food waste, and save a few pounds while you’re at it. They are the following. 

Reduction: You can reduce how much food you use in the first place by introducing company initiatives. By examining data and patterns closely, you might even find that you purchase too much, or are offering customers oversized portions, and can save money and prevent waste simply by buying less. 

Handling: Always label food correctly so you can review your stock more easily and avoid over-purchasing. In addition, ensure all staff are storing and handling food properly so it lasts longer. 

Recycling: Despite your best efforts, you will produce food waste. Luckily, this waste can be recycled with help from Bio Collectors. Our closed-loop system means your food waste is collected and then broken down into renewable biogas to power homes and businesses throughout the UK, and also into digestate for growing new crops. 

If you’re convinced, let’s find out how it might work for your company. 

What will food waste recycling look like for my business? 

Showing you have green credentials is a good look for any business and will only become ever more relevant as time goes on. Easy food waste collection and recycling from Bio Collectors is one way of starting this journey towards a smaller carbon footprint. 

Sainsbury’s is one company we’ve helped, collecting from several hundred stores across London. We designed a collection schedule that suits their unique needs, and we can do the same for you. The biogas produced by their food waste is enough to heat 122 homes every year. 

We also collaborated with the Azzurri Group and ADM to create a closed-loop system by arranging food waste collection and recycling from their sites. Azzurri also worked to support farmers by sourcing wheat locally via ADM, making this a truly collaborative effort. 

Here at Bio Collectors, we’re a food waste management company making a big positive difference to the UK’s carbon footprint. Serving businesses across London and within the M25 region, we collect and recycle your food waste on a schedule that suits you. Thanks to our closed-loop system, none of your food is actually wasted, instead powering the country via the National Grid, and going back into farmers’ fields through digestate. Want to know more? Get in touch today.