Waste

Hotels and restaurants ignorant of waste legislation

dumped refrigeratorThe hotel and restaurant sectors are among the most ignorant when it comes to legislation surrounding the disposal of electronic waste.
Posted: 13 February 2008 | 10:33

New guide launched to aid caterers in disposing of fat

solidified fat in sewerWater UK, the association that represents water and sewage companies, has today launched a best practice guide to help caterers properly dispose of fat, oils and grease (FOG).
Posted: 31 October 2007 | 12:12

Corporate Social Responsibilty: Giving something back

McDonalds recycling schemeIt's no use paying lip service to corporate social responsibility any more - your competitors are getting far too much out of it. Nic Paton reports
Posted: 04 October 2007 | 00:00

How can we take advantage of our economies of scale but still manage our waste efficiently at a nationwide level?

"We are a national hotel chain with a great variety of properties. How can we take advantage of our economies of scale but still manage our waste efficiently at a nationwide level?"
Posted: 22 March 2007 | 00:00

Fast-food companies face fines for street litter

Fast-food outlets must clear litter surrounding their property or face a £2,500 fine from today.
Posted: 06 April 2006 | 11:20

Waste oil law 'not being enforced'

New regulations to control the disposal of used cooking oils are not being enforced by local authorities, according to a survey by catering equipment manufacturer Aga Foodservice.
Posted: 31 October 2005 | 16:13

Strategy clinic

We're a small independent hotel and want to make our business more environmentally friendly. All our cardboard and plastic is recycled, but a lot of glass is being thrown away with the general waste. How we can go about getting this collected and recycled?
Posted: 27 October 2005 | 00:00

New hazardous waste regulation comes into force

rubbish tipHotels and catering companies needing to dispose of hazardous waste must register with the Environment Agency from today after new regulations came into force in England and Wales.
Posted: 18 July 2005 | 12:23

Waste Disposal

Kitchen waste has a double hit on kitchen costs. Food not sold and thrown away immediately hits the bottom line of profit, but the second hit is the charge for removal of kitchen and plate waste.
Posted: 29 November 2004 | 10:47

 
17th May 2008