Food waste

In numbers: How much waste is produced in the UK – and how much is recycled?

In numbers: How much waste is produced in the UK – and how much is recycled?

As part of edie’s Circular Economy Week 2022, we take a look at the official facts and figures about how much waste is generated each year in the UK, and outline recycling rates for waste streams including plastics.

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Tasmania’s 200% renewables goal and Toast Ale’s B-Corp recertification: The sustainability success stories of the week
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