The NSW Environmental Protection Authority is seeking to mandate source-separated Food Organic and Garden Organic collection services for large businesses.
Known as FOGO, the separation of these materials from waste streams is aimed at reducing the potent greenhouse gas emissions caused by decomposing organic waste in landfills.
The proposed legislation would require large supermarkets, the hospitality industry and institutions such as hospitals, education and childcare facilities, seniors housing etc.) to manage their FOGO waste separately from 1 July 2025. Supermarkets would also be required to report on surplus food donations to food charities.
“At Zooss, we’re excited to see legislative developments which support the NSW Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy 2041,” says Sophie Schlachter, Business and Sustainability Analyst.
“The proposed new laws send a clear signal to business and the waste industry alike, creating confidence to invest in operational change and capacity building.”
Sustainable Business Planning models are the perfect tool for impacted businesses to plan for new operational and data reporting requirements, ensuring the successful transition to a sustainable and compliant operating model.
For a full list of businesses that will have to report, and more details on the proposed laws, click here.
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