One in four councils face challenges with food waste collection deadline

A group of local council officials discusses strategies for implementing food waste collection services as the 2024 deadline approaches, highlighting concerns about budget constraints and public awareness.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has mandated that all councils must provide food waste collection services to households by 2024. For more on government initiatives regarding sustainability, check out this article. However, many councils cite budget constraints, logistical challenges, and lack of public awareness as key barriers to compliance. As of … Read more