I work for a trade association in the food and drink sector - what can you do for me?
Envirowise has strategic partnerships with various intermediaries in the food and drink industry, is committed to joint working with intermediaries such as trade associations, networking groups, lobby groups, business support organisations, and others who work closely with the food and drink sector. Benefits of joint working.
I think our company site can improve its resource efficiency but I'm not sure what to do. How can Envirowise help?
Envirowise provides a range of services and publications, contact us with a question or phone the Advice Line on 0800 585794.
Is the food and drink sector a significant contributor of waste in the UK?
Yes. The Environment Agency estimates that the sector generates at least 10% or 10 million tonnes, of the total amount of waste produced by industrial and commercial activity in the UK. For this reason, Envirowise has a dedicated programme to help the sector to improve its resource efficiency. For further information read about our free tailored support package. Alternatively, contact us with a question or phone the Advice Line on 0800 585794.
My company needs water for washing fresh produce before processing, and consequently, has high water charges. How can we reduce water costs when water is essential to the process and we must comply with hygiene legislation?
Water charges are comprised of extraction and effluent treatment costs. There is potential for reduction in both of these costs by water re-use, more efficient processes (especially 'clean in place' operations) and onsite effluent treatment. See reducing water use and effluent load.
My family business is a farm, but with a cheese production business and shop - can we get help from Envirowise?
The agriculture sector is not currently included within the scope of Envirowise, so you would not be able to receive Envirowise assistance for your farm operations. Your small businesses, such as your cheese production facility and shop, however, will be able to get assistance with waste minimisation. For further information, read about our free tailored support package.
Does our food processing company come under the packaging regulations? How can I calculate my packaging tonnage?
The packaging regulations apply to companies or groups that handle more than 50 tonnes of packaging a year and have a turnover of £2million. Tonnage can be calculated from production or purchasing records or, for companies with a turnover of less than £5million a simplified calculation is available based on turnover. More on who is obligated.
We are a potato grading and peeling operation with an overloaded effluent treatment plant. Can we improve our operations to reduce the load on it and avoid substantial investment?
One of the benefits of process improvement can be avoiding the need for capital investment. See reducing water use and effluent load in Food and drink.
