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Reflecting on 2025 and Looking Ahead to 2026
December 29, 2025
As we move into a new year, it’s important to take a moment to reflect on the progress made and the direction ahead. While December is often a time for celebration, it is also one of the busiest periods for waste generation across the UK. Increased consumption, packaging, and seasonal …
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Global Food Pact Network Saves 220,000 Tonnes of Food Waste — Local Collection Is the Next Step
November 17, 2025
Global Progress in Food Waste Reduction A recent report from the Food Pact Network, coordinated by WRAP and featured by LetsRecycle.com has revealed an impressive milestone: 220,000 tonnes of food waste were avoided in the network’s first year of operation. The initiative also saw 2.7 million tonnes of surplus food …
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Local Food Waste, Real Results: Newcastle’s 300-Tonne Anaerobic Digestion Trial
November 04, 2025
Newcastle City Council reached a major milestone: their food waste anaerobic digestion trial processed 300 tonnes, generating enough renewable electricity to power 281 homes (and heat another 67 homes for an entire year). This pilot reflects exactly what Quantum Waste strives to deliver in London: City-scale impact: local collections turned …
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Biomethane Steps into the Spotlight: Government Roadmap Expands Its Role
October 30, 2025
Great news for the renewable energy sector: the UK government’s Clean Flexibility Roadmap officially elevates biomethane as a flexible low-carbon resource for power generation, transport, and gas balancing. This marks a significant shift from its previous focus on domestic heating. For Quantum Waste, this evolution is more than policy talk; …
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Extended Producer Responsibility Takes Effect: What It Means for Recycling in the UK
September 29, 2025
The UK launched Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging, a landmark change that places responsibility for the lifecycle of packaging squarely on producers. Businesses that manufacture or import packaging are now accountable for ensuring it's collected and recycled. For Quantum Waste, this policy change presents both a challenge and an …
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