What is Simpler Recycling?
The UK government has announced ‘Simpler Recycling’ waste reforms for households and businesses in England. The scheme is designed to simplify the recycling system so people will be able to recycle the same materials whether they are at home or in the workplace. Standardising waste collections will help to eliminate confusion over what can be recycled, with the aim to improve recycling rates and protect the environment.
What does it mean for businesses?
Under the Simpler Recycling scheme, businesses, schools, hospitals and other ‘non-household municipal premises’ in England will be required to separate dry recycling (including paper, card, plastic packaging, glass and metal) from general waste for collection. In addition to dry recycling, if a business generates food waste, no matter how small the quantity, this will also need to be separated for collection.
There will be an assembly to explain to the children and staff at CHPS how we can support this. The legislation comes into effect on 1st April 2025.