Recycling

One of the most important measures to be taken by any business, recycling can reduce carbon emissions and the use of landfill sites and control pollution.

For further information and quality resources to support your company's recycling efforts please download the following document: Recycling

WRAP Fact Files

WRAP (the Waste and Resources Action Programme) and the Institute of Hospitality (formerly HCIMA) have worked together in conjunction with the Centre for Environmental Studies in the Hospitality Industry (CESHI) at Oxford Brookes University to provide advice and information on waste and recycling for the hospitality industry.

The following Fact Files provide useful information and tips for hospitality businesses on recycling and waste management.

Introduction Fact File

Provides an overview of the Fact Files and sets them in context. Download 'Introduction' Fact File

Fact File No. 1: What waste costs you

Focusing on why it is essential for hospitality businesses to look at waste management issues - also examining some popular myths surrounding waste and recycling. Download 'What waste costs you'

Fact File No. 2: Keep it legal

Legal aspects of waste management - what regulations and directives are relevant, and how to ensure a hospitality operation complies with the law. Download 'Keep it legal'

Fact File No. 3 What's the right waste contract for you?

Waste management contracts - including finding the right contract and how to maximize cost savings. Download 'What's the right waste contract for you?'

Fact File No. 4 Reducing Waste.

Waste reduction - including guidance on waste audits, setting targets, returning packaging and opportunities for multi-use products. Download 'Reducing Waste' Fact File

Fact File No. 5 Recycling Waste.

Download Opportunities for recycling - including practical advice on making recycling work for a hospitality business, and buying ecycled products. Download 'Recycling Waste' Fact File

Annex: Useful Information.

Sample waste transfer note, hazardous waste register list and other useful notes. Download 'Useful Information'

Related links

• The Business Climate - links to free energy-saving resources for hospitality businesses
  
• Institute of Hospitality Carbon Footprints page
• Institute of Hospitality Management Guide on Anaerobic Digestion (FREE)
• Download 'The Green Pages' - a list of high-quality vetted resources - many of which are free - to save time and to assist hospitality managers in obtaining all the information they need to create and initiate 'green' policies and practices.