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FM case study: Cost-effective food waste scheme adds value to materials

When The Oracle Shopping Centre set out to meet challenging recycling targets, it quickly discovered that the segregation of food waste not only had a major impact on landfill diversion, but also improved the quality of other waste streams.

Key facts

  • 200 tonnes of food waste generated annually.
  • Hammerson has set a target of 75% recycling by 2013.
  • Separate collection of food waste has saved £6,000 per year.