Food Waste Recycling Sheffield

Are you looking for a safe and affordable way to dispose of and recycle your food waste in and around Sheffield? Then you have come to the right place. At Sheffield  Waste, we provide unmatched value for the collection and recycling of any company’s food waste. Our friendly staff is always ready to assist you with any questions you may have to put your mind at ease. We will also provide you with a Waste Transfer Note and Duty of Care documents as proof of your commitment to keep the environment safe and clear of food waste. All you have to do is contact us on 0114 345 0735. 

Be a part of the green living movement and ensure that your waste is managed by a capable and certified company like Sheffield Waste. 

How To Manage Food Waste?

Food waste is a severe environmental, economic, and social challenge in the United Kingdom that has gotten a lot of attention in recent years, rightfully so. Food waste is made even more of a problem by the huge growth in demand for food, which is anticipated to increase by 70% by 2050 due to the dramatic increase in population, which is expected to reach 9.5 billion by 2075. As a result, there is a pressing need to address food waste as a worldwide issue that should be evaluated and addressed through sustainable efforts. At Sheffield Waste, we play our part and help you play yours by making sure that none of the food waste we collect ends up in landfills.

Food in landfills emit large amounts of methane gas into the atmosphere which is twice as bad as carbon dioxide. So, how do we ensure that we practise eco-friendly food waste management solutions? We divert any food waste from going to landfill, break it down through anaerobic digestion as well as composting.

Anaerobic Digestion Sheffield

The market-leading technology of anaerobic digestion has experienced remarkable growth in recent years. Anaerobic digestion, or AD, is a biological process involving microorganisms which break down organic waste anaerobically, creating biogas for CHP and fertilizers for the soil. Breaking down waste anaerobically means the process happens in the absence of oxygen. AD is considered the “best alternative” for handling food waste. Consequently, the UK government has provided financial and governmental support to expand the technology.

The AD process is both a sustainable energy source as well as a method of treating food waste. In the United Kingdom, AD is anticipated to assist in meeting the country’s 2020 goal of supplying 15% of its energy from renewable sources. Moreover, AD technology could also create 35,000 new jobs in the UK if it is widely adopted for the treatment of food waste. In order to provide quality of life improvements to the potential recipients, all factors of sustainability are taken into consideration.

In-vessel Composting Sheffield

This method can be used to convert food waste into fertilizer through aerobic treatment. As a sustainable alternative, IVC helps reduce the amount of food waste that becomes landfill waste. In this manner, EU rules are followed and a marketable product without the use of natural resources is created. In comparison with other solutions such as  landfilling and incineration IVC is considered more environmentally friendly. In total, it accounts for less than 0.6 percent of national greenhouse gas emissions. Although it has high energy-intensive collection activities, its environmental performance is subpar compared to anaerobic digestion. 

As previously mentioned, food waste reduction has been acknowledged as vital if the UK is to meet international climate change targets, restrict greenhouse gas emissions, and comply with the European Landfill Directive’s duties to reduce biodegradable waste going to landfill.