Business Partner News | Care Home’s food waste revolutionised by Keenan Recycling

With the introduction of new food waste legislation in England taking effect from 31 March 2025, Mayfield House Care Home, a well-established provider of residential and dementia care in Crewe, England, has already revolutionised their approach to food waste management, with the assistance of IoH Business Partner, Keenan Recycling.

Mayfield has already achieved remarkable cost savings, improved operational efficiency and environmental stewardship. Its food waste is now being diverted from landfills and processed through Keenan’s anaerobic digestion (AD) process. A process which generates clean energy and compost, reducing the care home’s carbon footprint.

Remarkably, the energy generated from Mayfield House Care Home’s recycled food waste powers two British homes for an entire year or keeps 11 televisions running (for three hours daily) for the same period.

Winning ways

• The partnership has fostered a cultural shift among staff and residents, who are now more conscious of food waste
• Enhanced awareness of food waste has improved inventory management in the kitchen, reducing over-ordering and ensuring fresher meals; saving money
• They have streamlined waste segregation processes, contributing to better food safety and hygiene
• The partnership has positioned Mayfield as a leader in sustainability within the care sector
• Creating a sustainable and environmental difference

If you are a business based in England, download our Recycling Toolkit below to help you manage the new food waste legislation being introduced in England on 31 March 2025.

IoH & Keenan Recycling Toolkit