Making a big difference in UK energy
If your business is within the M25 area and produces food waste, we can reduce your waste costs
As Head of Responsible Business at Azzurri, I am incredibly proud of the strides we’ve made in reducing our waste, rethinking our operating model and the importance of the food we serve. Through our Recipe for A Better Future we have envisioned a future where our restaurants can continue to grow whilst doing better for our people and planet. We work very closely with our partners to achieve these goals, and our collaboration with Bio Collectors and ADM isn’t just a business partnership, it’s a testament to our Italian tradition of ‘non si butta via niente’ – nothing is thrown away.
With our partners, we have implemented an innovative closed-loop system, turning what was once our food waste into energy, contributing to powering up to 11,000 homes each year. And we did not stop at that. We found a use for the digestate, or simply what’s left after the anaerobic digestion process, using this leftover as natural fertiliser for the fields that grow our wheat. We are passionate about our food; we appreciate how many resources go into making the ingredients we serve, and now we can proudly say that what was once food waste, is now a fundamental part of our sourcing process.
This project exemplifies Azzurri’s commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices. We are thrilled to work alongside our partners in paving the way towards a more sustainable future.
Here at Bio Collectors, we’ve been at the forefront of anaerobic digestion in London since 2009, when we took over a failing composting plant and converted it into a modern and efficient AD facility. Since then, we’ve been processing up to 100,000 tonnes of food waste per year.
Starting with just one vehicle and offering collection services to local schools for their canteen waste, our business quickly grew, with over 20 vehicles operating today, providing on average 300 individual collections per day, 6 days a week to businesses across London.
Passionate about conserving Britain’s resources, our eco-friendly ethos is reflected in every facet of our business. Our fleet of award-winning, food waste-powered collection vehicles meet all road emissions and ULEZ standards ensuring that our services are at the forefront of sustainability and circular economy.
We also work closely with many of the major waste management companies to provide reliable and regular collections to their clients, helping them to fully realise the many cost and environmental benefits of segregated food waste services.
We love a challenge, and so we’ll continue looking for new and innovative ways to reach more companies, convert more unwanted food waste into energy for the future, and to build a greener Britain for everyone. This is part of our dedication to staying at the forefront of industry updates to provide the most relevant, flexible services for our clients.
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