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Food prices in the UK have shown signs of easing, offering some relief to consumers. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), food inflation slowed to 13.6% in the year to May 2024, down from 15.7% in April. While still high, this marks a notable deceleration in price increases. But while we breathe a sigh of relief on rising costs, let's not forget the pressing issue of food waste. The UK continues to grapple with significant food waste. Approximately one-third of all food produced for human consumption in the UK goes uneaten, mirroring global trends. This waste not only represents economic inefficiency but also contributes to methane emissions from landfills, exacerbating environmental concerns. The UK government, in collaboration with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP), has set ambitious targets to address food waste, aiming to halve food waste by 2030, aligning with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 12.3. While progress has been made, there's still work to be done. Reducing food waste remains both a moral imperative and an environmental necessity in the UK. By tackling this issue, we can contribute to food security, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and create a more sustainable food system for future generations. Have you taken any steps to reduce food waste in your home or business? What methods have worked best for you? 🚯 Let's talk about food sustainability and solutions that can make a real difference. #FoodWaste #Sustainability #FoodPrices #USDA #Environment #ConsumerAwareness

Did you know that nearly a fifth of all food produced ends up wasted? This not only impacts our environment but also our wallets and food security. 💡 Here's why addressing food waste should be on every organisation's agenda: 1. Scale of the Issue: 24% of water used in agriculture ends up on food that will never be consumed. Imagine the resources we're wasting! 2. Environmental Concerns: Food waste significantly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. By reducing waste, we can mitigate climate change. 3. Financial Benefits: The average British household throws away around £730 worth of food annually. Reducing waste can lead to substantial savings. 4. Enhancing Food Security: Wasted food could feed families in need. Organisations like FareShare UK, The Trussell Trust Foodbank and The Felix Project are already making strides, but there's much more potential. 5. Business Incentives: Businesses can see positive returns from reducing food waste, including tax incentives and reduced trash pickup costs. 🌱 Reducing food waste is not just an environmental imperative—it's a social and economic opportunity too. ✅ What steps can your organisation take to tackle food waste? Share your thoughts below! #FoodWaste #Sustainability #FoodSecurity #ClimateChange #BusinessSavvy #ResourceManagement

Repairability improvement has bin granted to Limetrack! We are thrilled to announce that Limetrack, in partnership with JNDC Ltd, has been awarded an Innovate UK grant to enhance further the repairability and recyclability of our patented SMART IoT-connected wheelie bin. At Limetrack, sustainability and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. This grant will enable us to push the boundaries even further, ensuring our SMART wheelie bins not only lead the industry in cost-effective food waste measurement but also set new standards for user engagement and environmental responsibility. A huge thank you to Innovate UK for investing in our vision and supporting our mission to create a more sustainable future. Keep an eye out for news on our 2nd generation SMART bin launch and our exciting journey to make our innovative waste solutions even better for both customer profits and the planet. #Sustainability #Innovation #CircularEconomy #SMARTWasteManagement #Limetrack #InnovateUK #CommercialFoodWaste #EcoFriendly #GreenTech #WasteManagementSolutions

Shocking Stats: Landfills are a Major Source of Methane Emissions A new study by Carbon Mapper reveals that landfills are a significant source of methane, a potent greenhouse gas contributing to climate change. This invisible threat is now visible from space with the help of methane-detecting satellites! Key takeaways: • Landfills are the 3rd largest source of human-caused methane in the US. • Landfills emit methane at a rate exceeding EPA standards for the oil & gas industry. • Simple solutions exist: waste prevention, food recovery, anaerobic digestion & composting programs. Limetrack's food waste reduction platform helps businesses track, analyse & reduce food waste, diverting organic materials from landfills, reducing methane emissions and combating climate change. Let's turn food waste into opportunity. Learn more about Limetrack today! #methane #foodwaste #sustainability #climatechange https://lnkd.in/gFaf-uSX

Jack Wells – New Starter As Food Waste Action Week starts, we are thrilled to announce the newest addition to our Limetrack family, Jack Wells. Jack joins us as a Business Development Manager, bringing with him a wealth of expertise and a passion for making a positive impact. He'll spearhead our efforts in addressing the (ERIC) food waste measurement and reporting challenges that all NHS Trusts now face. Please join us in welcoming Jack to the team! #Limetrack #NewStarter #BusinessDevelopment #NHS #FoodWaste #Innovation

🏆 Limetrack featured in the Top 10 Food Processing Industry Trends in 2024! A recent in-depth research article by StartUs Insights analysed 1724 global startups and scaleups and recognised Limetrack as an emerging food waste technology company to watch. Limetrack's technology- and data-driven SMART food waste bins address "...the pressing challenge of discarded food, transforming it from an environmental liability into a resource." It is exciting to be singled out from 3.7 million other startups and scaleups and recognised in an independent publication as a 2024 trend. As the only British company on the list, we believe our SMART bin technology can help other UK businesses, hospitals and schools save money by reducing food waste, become more environmentally sustainable and comply with increasingly stringent separated waste regulations. We also help waste management companies make their collections more efficient, reducing collection costs and vehicle emissions. https://lnkd.in/gN3ad7Ab

Powering Ahead with Food Waste Recycling and Reduction. A big thanks to Recorra for inviting Limetrack to see their bins swap-and-wash facility in Purfleet and understand how our SMART bins can be effortlessly incorporated into their operations. The SMART bins will be deployed to one of Recorra’s high-profile customers in West London, where they are looking to measure, report and reduce their food waste (more details to follow in the next few weeks…). With Recorra’s plans for 100% electric trucks to be rolled out across the entire fleet and Limetrack’s SMART bins providing frictionless data capture, analysis and reporting on food waste, the road to net zero has just become much shorter. James George MCIWM lara bhogal Andy King

Why not pop by the Heathrow Business Summit today and visit Andy King? He's there all day to talk about how Limetrack can help you reduce your food waste and save you truck-loads of money!