Easter Egg season has arrived! Many have arranged Easter egg hunts for the whole family to enjoy, while others will tuck into the sweet treats. One thing is for sure, most people enjoy an Easter egg or two!
However, Easter comes at an environmental cost! Research indicates that in 2023 Brits splurged a staggering £415 million on Easter eggs resulting in over 8,000 tonnes of cardboard, foil, and plastic waste alone! Unfortunately, Easter waste extends beyond just the materials to package the seasons eggs with an estimated 3,000 tonnes of Easter egg chocolate going to waste each year! Approximately a quarter of UK households have admitted to throwing away at least one Easter egg contributing to the ever-increasing food waste issue; these staggering figures are not difficult to believe, either, as it has been revealed that on average, children will now receive 8 Easter eggs each!
To achieve the UK’s sustainability goals, we must establish ways to reduce mitigate the significant Easter food and packaging waste created by the Easter season!
How can you have a fun-filled, but greener Easter? Think about how you can reuse and recycle your Easter egg waste. Households should remember to recycle cardboard, foil, and plastic packaging, or donate any leftovers to a food bank!
Supermarkets and food manufacturers can contact Wyndham Resources (UK) Ltd. Wyndham Resources is a leading provider of food waste management services nationally; the company arrange for the segregation and recycling of food waste to recover value from waste streams by anaerobic digestion or composting!
Sustainability does not have to cost more with Wyndham Resources, your partner in recycling today working together for a greener tomorrow.
To find out more contact Julie Pretty – julie@wyndhamresources.co.uk
Ref: https://www.packagingnews.co.uk/news/waste-managed-claims-huge-easter-egg-waste-annually-28-03-2024