Solutions

Applied Waste Techniques offers a range of solutions focused on helping businesses and organisations increase their profitability and operational efficiency by transforming their approach to waste, in particular food waste.

All too often waste is seen as inevitable, and strategies revolve around managing waste instead of looking for ways to prevent waste occurring in the first place. Our technology solutions make the often challenging task of preventing and reducing waste far simpler.

We also find that whilst most organisations now segregate their waste streams for recycling, it is usually all sent off-site without having considered on-site reuse and recycling options, such as composting food waste, which are often more environmentally friendly and cost effective.

As such, all our solutions exclusively focus on supporting waste prevention and reduction, or on-site reuse and recycling.

Case studies

Crieff Hydro

A four-star luxury hotel with five restaurants cuts food waste as a percentage of sales from 9% to 5%.

Farms for City Children

The farms recycle over 6 tonnes of food waste per year, and the city children get to learn about composting.

Heswall Primary School

As Eco-Schools Ambassador and Wirral Eco School Award-winner, Heswall Primary has a strong eco-focus.

Restaurant Associates

An executive dining service cuts food waste by half, saving 50 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.

Coast Café des Artistes

A café and a community garden join together to create and use compost - solving two needs in one.

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DS Smith

A corrugated packaging provider trains its staff to understand why good waste management is critical.

Potli

An Indian food bazaar reduces food waste by 1.6 tonnes per year, with an annual saving of £13,529.

Calvert Trust

A large residential centre saves £70 per month by composting, and adds to its sustainability credentials.

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University of Kent

The university increased its recycled waste to 60% and implemented a robust compliance system.

The Bingham

Serving locally-sourced, sustainable produce, the hotel minimised stock spoilage and saved £109 per week.

Ashley Primary School

Sustainability is high on the agenda for Ashley Primary, another Eco-Schools Ambassador.

HMP Channings Wood

Two large Ridans compost 24 tonnes of food waste every year, saving £2,400pa on food waste collection charges.

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KPMG

A large professional services company keeps up to date with key pieces of waste management legislation.

Friends House

Prepared-not-served waste fell by 94% by using measured data to change cooking practices.

Colyton Grammar

A grammar school's "Green Society" chose a Ridan Composter to tackle their food waste.

The Breakfast Club

A high-volume, fast-turnover operation reduced pre-prepared food waste by 80%.

The Sportsman's Inn

An environmentally-conscious inn wanted to reduce the carbon footprint of their business.