New government regulations are set to revolutionise how businesses in England handle food waste. From March 31, 2025, it will be mandatory for most businesses to separate food waste from general rubbish, store it appropriately, and ensure it is collected by licensed waste carriers. With similar laws already in place in Scotland and Wales, the focus is clear: improving recycling rates, reducing landfill waste, and cutting environmental impact.

The Key Requirements of the Legislation
Under the new rules, all businesses, public sector organisations, and non-domestic properties in England will need to:

• Separate recyclable materials, including food waste, much like households currently do.

• Implement clear processes for waste storage and ensure compliance with regular food waste collections.

The government’s goal is to standardise recycling practices across the country and reform the waste management system to support sustainability targets. Failure to comply could result in penalties and harm your organisation’s reputation.

Future Reporting Obligations
The legislation is part of a broader drive to improve transparency and accountability in waste management. Future updates may include mandatory reporting of food waste volumes, placing even greater emphasis on accurate measurement and monitoring.

How WasteMaster Supports Compliance and Sustainability
Green Eco Technologies’ WasteMaster offers a cutting-edge solution to help businesses not only comply with current regulations but also prepare for future requirements:

1. Accurate Food Waste Measurement: WasteMaster tracks food waste volumes in real time, ensuring your business is equipped to meet potential reporting obligations under future legislation.

2. Onsite Processing and Reduction: WasteMaster reduces food waste volume by up to 80%, lowering collection costs and minimising environmental impact.

3. Data-Driven Insights: Detailed reports and analytics help you identify waste patterns, optimise operations to reduce waste, and improve efficiency and lower costs.

4. Sustainability Alignment: Demonstrating your commitment to responsible waste management can enhance your brand reputation and align with environmental goals.

5. Repurposing and Valorisation: WasteMaster is the only technology available that enables organisations to repurpose and valorise their food waste onsite, transforming it into a reusable resource and contributing to a circular economy.

Why Act Now?
By implementing WasteMaster, your organisation gains a head start in compliance and sets an example in sustainable food waste management. Acting now helps you avoid last-minute disruptions, control costs, and adopt a proactive approach to legislative changes.

Your Call to Action
Don’t wait until the 2025 deadline to take action. Stay ahead of the curve and ensure your business is compliant, efficient, and environmentally responsible. Invest in WasteMaster today to:

• Meet and exceed legal requirements.

• Simplify food waste processes.

• Repurpose waste into valuable resources.

• Prepare for future reporting obligations.

• Reduce costs

Be a leader in the green transition. Contact us now to learn how WasteMaster can transform your waste management practices and future-proof your business against evolving legislation.

For detailed information on the government’s waste system reforms, visit the official UK Government page.

As part of its commitment to reducing waste and promoting sustainability, the New South Wales (NSW) Government is introducing Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) mandates that require source-separated organics collection. These measures align with Australia's National Food Waste Strategy, which aims to halve food waste by 2030. The legislation emphasises better waste diversion, contamination reduction, and the creation of valuable end products like compost and bioenergy.

Key Legislative Details

1. Mandatory FOGO Services by 2030:
   All local councils in NSW must implement FOGO collection services, requiring businesses and households to separate food waste into designated bins. This ensures food waste is diverted from landfills and used for sustainable purposes.

2. Data Reporting and Transparency:
   Accurate measurement and reporting of food waste volumes will likely be mandatory under future frameworks, supporting national targets and compliance monitoring.

3. Infrastructure and Circular Economy Focus:
   Programs like the Recycling Modernisation Fund and the Food Waste for Healthy Soils Fund encourage innovation in organics recycling, aiming to turn food waste into compost, biogas, or other valuable resources.

4. Alignment with Federal Goals:
   These mandates contribute to Australia’s national goal of a 50% reduction in food waste by 2030, addressing economic, social, and environmental concerns.

How WasteMaster Supports Compliance and Sustainability

Green Eco Technologies’ WasteMaster is an advanced solution that enables businesses to not only comply with these mandates but also enhance their sustainability initiatives:

1. Accurate Measurement and Reporting:
   WasteMaster provides real-time data on food waste volumes, enabling businesses to meet likely future reporting requirements.

2. Onsite Waste Processing:
   By reducing the volume and weight of food waste by up to 80%, WasteMaster minimizes the frequency and cost of waste collection services, ensuring compliance with landfill diversion requirements.

3. Valorisation of Food Waste:
   WasteMaster is the only technology available that transforms food waste into reusable resources, such as agricultural inputs, directly supporting the circular economy objectives outlined in NSW legislation.

4. Contamination Prevention:
   By processing food waste onsite, WasteMaster ensures waste is cleanly managed, preventing contamination that could reduce the quality of end products like compost.

5. Alignment with Sustainability Goals:
   WasteMaster helps businesses align with the broader national and state goals of reducing landfill reliance and promoting sustainable waste management practices.

Take Action Now

By adopting solutions like WasteMaster, businesses can future-proof their operations, comply with evolving legislation, and demonstrate leadership in sustainability. Early adoption ensures smoother transitions, cost savings, and alignment with both NSW and Australia’s long-term waste reduction goals.

For more information on the FOGO mandates and the National Food Waste Strategy, visit:

• NSW FOGO Mandates Submission​ LGNSW

• Australia’s National Food Waste Strategy​ Climate Change Dept.

Singapore’s approach to food waste is governed by the Resource Sustainability Act (RSA), with specific provisions coming into force in 2024 to target large food waste generators. The legislation emphasizes reducing food waste through segregation, reporting, and treatment measures. Key details include:

1. Mandatory Food Waste Segregation and Treatment
   Large commercial and industrial premises, such as hotels, shopping malls, and food manufacturers, are required to segregate food waste. These premises must treat the waste on-site or ensure proper off-site treatment. This obligation began for new buildings in January 2024 and will extend to existing buildings progressively from 2025​.

2. Annual Food Waste Reporting
   Large food waste generators must report food waste data annually to the National Environment Agency (NEA). The reporting is designed to improve awareness and encourage businesses to implement waste reduction measures​

3. Increased Treatment Capacity
   To support compliance, the government is enhancing infrastructure with facilities such as the Food Waste Treatment Facility (FWTF) at Tuas Nexus. This facility converts waste into biogas, contributing to sustainable energy production​

4. Guidelines for Minimizing Waste
   Singapore has developed industry standards and guidebooks to help businesses reduce food waste along their supply chains. Surplus food that remains consumable is encouraged to be donated through programs like The Food Bank Singapore​

Role of WasteMaster in Supporting Compliance

The WasteMaster solution aligns closely with Singapore’s food waste legislation by offering:

• Efficient Segregation: WasteMaster facilitates the segregation of food waste directly at the source, making compliance straightforward.

• Data Reporting and Analysis: The system generates detailed reports on food waste volumes, enabling businesses to meet NEA’s reporting requirements seamlessly.

• Waste Valorization: By converting food waste into reusable by-products, WasteMaster supports Singapore’s push toward circular economy practices and reduces dependency on traditional waste disposal methods.

Implementing technologies like WasteMaster ensures businesses not only comply with the RSA but also demonstrate leadership in sustainable waste management practices. This positions companies to meet increasing expectations for environmental responsibility from regulators and consumers alike.

The UAE National Food Security Strategy 2051, led by the Ministry of Climate Change & Environment, highlights reducing food waste as a key priority. ne’ma, the custodian of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, plays a crucial role in addressing food loss and waste by developing the UAE Food Index to better understand the issue. The target to cut food loss and waste by half by 2030 is a clear and ambitious goal that aims to drive significant behavioral change across society. Achieving this requires a collective effort from all sectors to work together toward a more sustainable future.

To solve food loss and waste, ne’ma adopts a wide ranging approach with key strategies including:

1. Capacity Building: Creating systems to measure, monitor, and report food loss and waste data.

2. Community Engagement: Raising awareness and encouraging behavior change through outreach.

3. Public-Private Partnerships: Encouraging collaboration to implement effective solutions.

4. Innovation: Using innovative solutions to drive systemic change.

5. Policy Leadership: Supporting the development of relevant policies and regulations.

ne’ma will also address specific areas across the food value chain:

1. Open Channels for Imperfect Produce: Reducing waste caused by retailer specifications and buyer preferences.

2. Optimize the Supply Chain: Minimizing food loss and promoting cold chain technology for food longevity.

3. Regulate Shelf Life: Prolonging food shelf life and educating the public about label details.

4. Scale Food Rescue: Enhancing food rescue practices.

5. Develop Infrastructure: Creating systems to separate and measure food waste.

These strategies will help mobilise efforts to reduce food loss and waste across all sectors.

How WasteMaster Aligns with UAE Initiatives

Using WasteMaster technology can significantly enhance compliance with the UAE’s ambitious food waste reduction goals by:

Supporting the Ne’ma Initiative: WasteMaster enables accurate tracking, reduction, and valorisation of food waste, which aligns with the roadmap’s focus on systemic improvements and waste monitoring.

Enhancing Circular Economy Practices: By repurposing food waste into sustainable byproducts, WasteMaster contributes to the UAE’s circular economy goals.

Reducing Environmental Impact: Accurate waste monitoring helps organisations minimise their carbon footprint, supporting the UAE’s broader sustainability agenda tied to COP28.

Adopting solutions like WasteMaster not only supports legislative compliance but also positions organisations as leaders in sustainability and innovation within the UAE’s progressive framework