When does the exemption for a waste collection permit apply in respect of food waste under Article 30 (1) (g) of the Waste Collection Permit Regulations 2007-2008? Waste collection permit legislation only applies to the collection of animal by-products in respect of “catering waste”. The collection and transport of all other types and categories of...

Preventing and reducing food waste has become a global priority – one-third of food produced in the world – approximately 1.3 billion tons – is wasted every year. This misuse of valuable resources has a significant impact on the environment, economy, health, and society as a whole. The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 12.3 calls...

Members of the public throughout Limerick are being encouraged to adopt a Stop Food Waste Resolution to help reduce the estimated €700 worth of food that is thrown away by Irish families each year. The Environment Department of Limerick City & County Council issued the call to coincide with the beginning of European Year against Food Waste....

The Green Healthcare Programme has updated its Best Practice Guidance Document on Food Waste Reduction. The document has been updated to include some further information and a revised layout. You can access the document using the following link: http://www.greenhealthcare.ie/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Food-Waste-Reduction-Best-Practice-updated.pdf This guide outlines actions to reduce the quantity of food waste generated in healthcare facilities.  The information...

The EU executive  organised a stakeholder meeting to determine which types of biodegradable waste can be designated as “products”. Such a definition would allow the waste to be used as fertiliser. Countries’ compliance with the forthcoming EU criteria will be voluntary, but if treated waste does not meet the EU criteria, it can only be...

The European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) in 2012 has enjoyed its biggest ever year. The week, which was first launched in 2009 by the LIFE project ‘EWWR’ (LIFE07 INF/F/000185), saw 10 793 separate actions organised across 25 European and two non-European countries, 17-25 November 2012. The LIFE project launched the EWWR to promote reductions in the amount of...

A report has been published by the Nordic Council of Ministers on food waste and provides a guide to help the hospitality sector reduce this waste. Canteens and restaurants in Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark throw out 456,000 tons of food per year or 18kg per inhabitant per year. This only counts the food that could have...