Simpler Recycling opens the door for food redistribution

By Richard Smith and Richard Smith, head of food supply at The Felix Project2025-04-04T09:34:00

If businesses are forced to separate food waste, they may think twice about where edible surplus goes, says Richard Smith, head of food supply at The Felix Project

Too much edible food is going to anaerobic digestion, incineration or landfill. All of these are bad outcomes. The last two are both terrible for the environment, as they create harmful greenhouse gas emissions. And throwing away anything that could be eaten is bad for our society – especially when so many people are struggling to put food on the table.

Simpler Recycling opens the door for food redistribution

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