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Thursday 21st July 2011
22 July 2011
The hospitality industry recycles just less than half of its annual 3.5 million tonnes of waste, a new survey has found.
Around 1.6 million tonnes, or 48 per cent, of waste is recycled by the industry, according to the Composition of Waste Disposed by the Hospitality Industry report from the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP).
The survey of 60 large hospitality groups and 1,660 independent businesses also found that 1.5 million tonnes, or 43 per cent of waste, is thrown away, most of it ending up in landfill.
But about three-quarters, 77 per cent, of this 1.5 million tonnes could be recycled.
Pubs produced the most waste with around 1.6 million tonnes. Restaurants produced nearly 1.1 million tonnes while hotels created 485,000 tonnes.
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The hospitality industry recycles just less than half of its annual 3.5 million tonnes of waste, a new survey has found.
Around 1.6 million tonnes, or 48 per cent, of waste is recycled by the industry, according to the Composition of Waste Disposed by the Hospitality Industry report from the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP).
The survey of 60 large hospitality groups and 1,660 independent businesses also found that 1.5 million tonnes, or 43 per cent of waste, is thrown away, most of it ending up in landfill.
But about three-quarters, 77 per cent, of this 1.5 million tonnes could be recycled.
Pubs produced the most waste with around 1.6 million tonnes. Restaurants produced nearly 1.1 million tonnes while hotels created 485,000 tonnes.
Other news for Friday 22nd July 2011:
CSARN welcomes Murdoch security investigation
Skywalk plans for 02 Dome
Aspens wins academy catering contract
Anabas extends contract with Robert Dyas
Hospitality sector recycles nearly half its waste
Blog: CSR under the spotlight