


Is COVID-19 Undoing Progress Made in Food Waste Reduction?
Before the pandemic, the UK was entering into a pretty dangerous situation in terms of food waste. It had been reported that £1.8 billion worth of takeaway food was discarded each year, and that takeaway establishments themselves were directly responsible for £1.4 billion of that. The good news, however, was that these statistics sparked a […]
Table Scraps: Leftovers Account for One-Third of Hospitality Food Waste
Customers’ uneaten food accounts for 34% of food waste in the hospitality sector, according to a new academic study. Recognising the impact of ‘plate waste’ on restaurant bottom lines, researchers from a university in New Zealand set out to find out why some customers don’t clean their plates. Using a survey of 1,000 […]
How to get rid of business waste responsibly in Liverpool
If you run a business, you have a moral and legal responsibility to make sure waste is disposed of properly. The best way to manage waste responsibly is to use a reliable waste collection company like Central Waste Liverpool to take your rubbish away. To meet all your responsibilities, you should also: Keep waste to […]
How you can reduce hospitality food waste
Hospitality food waste can be a real challenge for operators. Social media pictures of choking oceans and overflowing landfill sites have brought the waste issue into sharper focus for many people. And some operators have been criticised for throwing food away when many people still go hungry in the UK. Analysis by Reconomy reveals the […]
Commercial Recycling Bins: a Quick Guide for Liverpool Businesses
Are you looking to replace your existing waste disposal service? Are you a new business in Liverpool; looking for high-quality commercial recycling bins for free? Central Waste has 35 years of delivering premier waste and recycling services to Liverpool businesses in all sectors. If you are searching for commercial recycling bins we have experience of […]
Can you take trade waste to the tip?
The basic answer to the question of ‘Can you take trade waste to the tip?’ is no. The tip is only for household waste disposal and recycling. What is trade waste? It is trade waste if you have: Waste that has been generated due to home improvement work carried out by builders or tradespeople. […]
What are the different types of plastic waste?
With the different types of plastic waste out there, it can be quite tricky to figure out which ones can actually be recycled and given a new purpose. Luckily, the good folks at Central Waste have put together a handy guide for you to check out below. It’s definitely worth a read if you want […]
How do hotels reduce food waste?
The aim of this article is to give you an insight into how hotels can reduce food waste. This reduction not only benefits the bottom line of the business but is better for the environment. So, there is food waste what is the problem? You could easily ask yourself, so food gets wasted, what is […]
Why Don’t More Businesses Recycle?
It’s a good question, especially considering the results of a survey taken last year that concluded more than a third of UK citizens actually backed a system of fines or taxes for businesses that don’t take responsibility for their waste. For many, the traditional way of getting rid of waste has been to send it […]
How Is Commercial Food Waste Collected in Liverpool?
For a business involved with food production, the issue of waste collection will feature high on your priorities. We take a look at what your options are for food waste collection and disposal in Liverpool and what it means for your business. Does Liverpool City Council collect food waste? For all business owners the advice […]