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2.3 WASTE MANAGEMENT (Continued)Returnable crates used to transport andstore parts between Japan and HUMCompacted polystyrene stored for collectionActivity and improvements in 2010Baled polythene and cardboard storedfor collectionIn the last year the following activities have been carried out to further reduce waste to landfill and, later, incineration.• The bag and tag reporting and collection system was reinforced in Engine plant and the canteen and rest areas. Theuse of a clear bag has enabled HUM to get a better understanding of the remaining waste to maximise recyclingopportunities and has led to some products with non recyclable packaging being removed from the canteens, forexample, drinks in plastic bottles rather than ‘tetra pack’• Food waste is collected from the canteens and rest areas for recycling at a food rendering plant, and changes inproducts offered in the canteen ensure they have recyclable packaging• The trial using a wormery for food waste has continued during the year• The paint phosphate sludge was diverted from landfill into the cement manufacturing processAlso during 2010 HUM in partnership with Hills Waste Solutions was recognised by the Chartered Institution of WastesManagement (CIWM) Awards for Environmental Excellence, for their good practice in sustainable waste and resourcemanagement leading to the achievement of zero waste to landfill.CIWM AwardSE/D/G/15 - Nov 2011www.hondamanufacturing.co.uk11