CORE, a MITIE company, helps IKEA Edinburgh to recycle more ...

30 November 2011MITIE Group PLCCORE, a MITIE company, helps IKEA Edinburgh to recycle more than 90% offood wasteCORE, a MITIE company, has been recognised for its highly successful approach tominimising food waste, introducing the composting of 90% of all food waste at IKEAEdinburgh in just two years.The newly acquired MITIE company won the 2011 Scottish Waste & Resources award for„Excellence in Resource Management‟ last month for reducing food waste at theScandinavian retailer‟s Edinburgh store.Since partnering with CORE in October 2009, IKEA has gone from recycling none of its foodwaste in September 2009 to diverting 90% of all food waste from landfill.CORE implemented a new approach to food waste, based on the closed loop concept andis in line with Zero Waste Scotland guidelines. The food waste generated from the canteenand café areas which previously went to landfill is now sent for composting.Food waste from IKEA is collected for a fee and delivered to an AD plant to be convertedinto heat, energy and compost, which is then re-used for agricultural purposes.On average, 6.9 tonnes are diverted from landfill every month, equivalent to two doubledecker buses filled with food waste. This saves 16.5 tonnes of CO2 and 170 kg of methanegas in the process (estimated using DEFRA accepted values).The award win demonstrates CORE‟s leading position in managing food waste in Scotland,leveraging industry best practices in waste management.Mike Taylor, Managing Director of MITIE‟s Waste & Environmental business said: “I would liketo welcome CORE to MITIE and congratulate them on this award win, which demonstrates itsleadership in managing food waste in Scotland.CORE brings to MITIE its innovative approach to waste management, reinforcing MITIE‟scommitment to working efficiently and sustainably with our clients.”MITIE recently acquired CORE to expand its waste management capabilities in an industrydominated by large national operators. Food waste is a challenging waste stream for mostorganisations and CORE provides a sustainable alternative to landfilling in Scotland, helpingorganisations achieving environmental best practice.-ENDS-

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