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Willesden-based family business invests to make packaging products for the food-to-go sector

Willesden-based third generation family firm Amipak, has invested in the future, installing new equipment to make environmentally-friendly takeaway food packaging.

Amipak has invested over £200,000 in a new high performance Heiber+Schröder tray forming machine, to increase production capacity for its growing range of carton packaging products for the food-to-go, retail and out-of-home sectors.

The new Heiber+Schröder CE 1560 tray former, is now fully operational at Amipak’s Willesden site, and is the latest investment in technology and modernisation of its production facilities totalling over £1.75m.

“Investments like this are part of our long-term plan and a statement of intent to grow our business. We aim to meet increased demand for our sustainable cartonboard product range, with a flexible and customer focused approach,” explains Amipak Director of Communications and Sustainability, Daniel Schwitzer. “The trays we produce on this new machine are easy for both operators and consumers to use. They are often made from easily recyclable material and are pulpable or compostable in an industrial facility, which fits well with current consumer expectations.”

The new tray forming machine can create up to 36,000 perfectly formed trays per hour and features the latest technology for faster running speeds, quick make-readies and operator ease of use.

“Fully operational from mid-November 2020, the new machine enables us to deliver the shorter lead times, with increased capacity, reliability and flexibility required to meet the fast-changing demands of this sector,” explains Daniel Schwitzer. “It is used to produce food packaging such as our sustainable brown leakproof range, and in addition to reducing waste, creates the opportunity for Amipak to convert more products.

“The tray production machine will also be used for the creation of a foodservice packaging range, which utilises a new material. Trials are underway and we look forward to announcing the introduction of this new product development in early 2021.”

This latest round of investments from Amipak over the past two years has included a Brausse Forza 1100 C6 folding and gluing machine, a Heiber + Schroeder Triple stream nested gluer, a twin stream window patcher and Kempner shrink wrapper. In addition, refurbishment and modernisation at Amipak’s Willesden site has allowed for an additional 1,000 pallet spaces and the addition of a dock leveller has greatly increased efficiencies in the logistics department – cutting some offloading times by 75%.

“Installing new machines has increased our capacity in some areas by around 30% as we prepare to respond to the rapidly growing demands of the food-to-go category,” concludes Daniel Schwitzer. “We are proud that we have Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) Chain-of-Custody certification and that we manufacture the majority of our products here in the UK, therefore lowering our carbon footprint as well as that of our customers.

“These are investments for the future of Amipak, enabling the business to increase stock holding while building on our consistent reputation for flexibility in serving our customers.”

Awards, Environment News, News

Southampton solution for turning carbon emissions into plastics honoured by Royal Society of Chemistry

Scientists from the University of Southampton have invented a hybrid catalyst platform that can efficiently and sustainably convert carbon dioxide into versatile plastic materials.

The Viridi CO2 platform, created by Dr Daniel Stewart and Professor Robert Raja, has been recognised by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) as a winner of its prestigious 2020 Emerging Technologies Competition.

The novel chemistry solution could be used to more effectively produce tens of millions of tonnes of plastics used annually in mattresses, clothing and building insulation, while also reducing carbon dioxide emissions.

In future, the technology could be retrofitted to the output streams of petrochemical refineries to close the carbon loop, representing a major step toward the UK’s vision to bring all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050.

Viridi CO2 has emerged from Dr Stewart’s doctoral research, which followed an MChem degree from Southampton’s School of Chemistry. During this research he and Professor Raja invented the hybrid, heterogenous catalytic platform (PCT/GB2019/053596) capable of superior Carbon Capture Utilisation (CCU) potential compared with conventional Carbon Capture Storage (CCS) solutions.

Professor Raja’s group has been developing a predictive catalyst design rationale at Southampton for the past 15 years, but this new technology represents a significant advance from the finite potential of CCS technologies while offering sustainable alternatives for the advanced manufacturing of plastics through CCU.

The award-winning approach has focussed on the production of polyurethanes. These materials, which can be tailored to be either rigid or flexible, are currently created solely from fossil fuels and are single use.

One way to improve the sustainability of these materials is to derive the starting materials, in this case the polyol, from carbon dioxide. This process produces polyols with carbonate linkages that allow the polymer to be more easily broken down at the end of its life and recycled.

There are, however, few catalysts capable of performing this transformation. Current processes suffer from using highly toxic chemicals, or require synthetically demanding and costly processes to remove the catalyst from the polymer, as is the case for homogeneous catalysts. The few heterogeneous examples available all require forcing conditions with extremely high pressures, temperatures and lengthy reaction times.

Viridi CO2’s catalyst platform provides a route to polymer feedstocks that can be synthesised under more sustainable conditions with energy savings of up to 75 per cent. The innovation has been named the Energy and Environment winner of the RSC Emerging Technologies Competition, selected from over 90 proposals worldwide.

Dr Stewart, EPSRC IAA Research fellow within the School of Chemistry, says: “To have the endorsement of the Royal Society of Chemistry for the stage we’re at is phenomenal, and gives us real impetus to speak with investors and stakeholders and demonstrate our enthusiasm and expertise in this area.

“Our platform is capable of maximum carbon dioxide insertion under lower temperatures, pressures and dramatically reduced timeframes. These benefits provide superior energy efficiency and high productivity leading to reduced costs. Unlike other alternatives, these catalysts can also be reused and synthesised in minutes.”

The research team have filed a patent for the discovery and are participating in the SETsquared Innovation to the Commercialisation of University Research (ICURe) Programme, as they prepare to spin out the technology.

Professor Raja, Professor of Materials Chemistry and Catalysis, says: “This ground-breaking research is motivated by the lack of technologies utilising carbon dioxide as a viable synthetic feedstock, despite its low price and huge abundance.

“30 million tonnes of polyurethanes are produced globally every year yet they remain scarcely recyclable. They find use across many commercial sectors and the industry is set to grow to $70 billion by the year 2022. In the presence of uniquely designed catalysts, up to 50 per cent of the polyol feedstock mass can be replaced with carbon dioxide.

“By developing a platform-based design, we have shown that components of the catalyst can be modified, tuning the catalyst towards desired physical properties within the polymers. Having worked with multinational catalyst and petrochemical industries worldwide for over 20 years, we are optimistic the innovative and advanced characteristics of this catalyst platform can provide a significant manufacturing impetus to the UK chemical industry.”

The Viridi CO2 platform was produced with research funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), with further scale-up work and commercialisation activities supported by an EPSRC Impact acceleration (IAA) award.

The team has been advised by the University’s Future Worlds start-up accelerator and business mentor Chris Spackman, together with technology transfer expert Paul Wilkinson.

This article first appeared here: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/news/2020/10/27-southampton-honoured-by-royal-society-of-chemistry.page#:~:text=Southampton%20solution%20for%20turning%20carbon,by%20Royal%20Society%20of%20Chemistry&text=The%20Viridi%20CO2%20platform%2C%20created,prestigious%202020%20Emerging%20Technologies%20Competition.

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Whitepaper finds manufacturing workers are still being exposed to dangerous levels of air pollutants in the workplace

A new whitepaper by Global Action Plan and Zehnder Clean Air Solutions finds the quality of the air in the manufacturing sector continues to be underplayed and not acted upon with workers in the UK still being exposed to unhealthy levels of airborne hazards and pollution. The whitepaper further presents a renewed case for tackling air pollution in industry workplaces with urgent actions for policy makers, regulators and manufacturers.

The whitepaper, titled “With Every Breath We Make: Ensuring Healthy Air for Manufacturing Workers”, identifies:

  • An estimated 440,000 workers with health conditions that are exacerbated by air pollution are still being exposed to unhealthy levels of airborne hazards and pollution in manufacturing workplaces.
  • The presence of airborne hazards causes production issues, product quality and that impacts profit margins.
  • Current regulation allows levels of airborne hazards and pollution that are dangerous to manufacturing workers’ health.
  • Regulation enforcement is not meeting the necessary standards.

Urgent action is required to protect workers who are unable to work remotely given increasing evidence shows that poor air quality worsens underlying health conditions that make a person more vulnerable to complications if they contract COVID-19 and workers in the manufacturing sector are at greater risk of being exposed to dust, toxic particles and pollution.

The most urgent action from the whitepaper, which is supported by the Trade Unions Clean Air Network (TUCAN) and the Hazards campaign, is to call on the government to update regulation to lower the acceptable limits for air pollutants in the industrial workplace, echoing the call from the Institute of Occupational Medicine (IOM) and Trades Union Congress (TUC) that limits be changed to 1mg/m3 for respirable dust from the current 4mg/m3 COSHH trigger.

In addition to the government call, the whitepaper further advises that regulators review exposure limits of all air pollutants, beyond current regulation and in line with new research which finds that airborne hazards can cause health conditions including heart attacks, cancer, diabetes, cognitive function, and depression. This includes launching long-term research programmes which combine air quality monitoring in manufacturing sites with tracking of workforce health issues.

Manufacturers are also urged to review the business case for action on air pollution, with help from the authorities and adopt measures to eliminate airborne pollution.
For an exclusive overview of the whitepaper, regulators, manufacturers and professionals in the health & safety sector are invited to attend a free virtual seminar, “Every Breath We Make – Ensuring Healthy Air for Manufacturing”. On November 5th at 12pm, Global Action Plan and Zehnder Clean Air Solutions will present an exclusive overview of the whitepaper and provide further detail on the latest scientific evidence as well as what manufacturers can do to protect their workers and advocate for better practices in the sector. Additional guests include MP Geraint Davies, Chair of the All Parliamentary Group on Air Pollution (APPG) and Graham Petersen, Founder of Greener Jobs Alliance.

The full whitepaper, titled With Every Breath We Make: Ensuring Healthy Air for Manufacturing Workers, can be downloaded here: www.cleanairworkplaces.org

Chris Large, Co-CEO, Global Action Plan: “Manufacturers are increasingly paying attention to employee wellbeing, especially as workplaces look to become COVID-secure, but the quality of the air and the working environment continues to be underplayed as a foundation of good employee wellbeing. Regulators must enforce lower limits to protect the hidden heroes who have continued to work throughout the pandemic, especially given ongoing research increasingly links poor air quality to the worsening of COVID-19 symptoms. Current regulation continues to allow unacceptable levels of airborne hazards and pollution that are dangerous to manufacturing workers’ health.”

Ben Simons, Head of Clean Air West Europe, Zehnder Clean Air Solutions: “We’ve been working with our clients in the manufacturing sector for a decade now so we’ve come to understand the importance of Clean Air to their businesses. What this report highlights is both the serious health issues that need to be addressed to protect workers but also the opportunities that there are for businesses to take positive steps which in many cases will be more than paid back by increased efficiency.
Given the challenges posed for the sector in this moment, along with Global Action Plan we felt the urgency to share this with as wider audience as possible to give manufacturers the knowledge and guidance to help them understand the changes they can make now to put their business and people in a heathier, more sustainable position for the long term.

We also want to appeal to lawmakers to ensure that these long-term health effects are not ignored in the current health crisis and that we take the time now to set a course for UK manufacturing that supports its successes in the next decade and beyond.”

Hilda Palmer, Hazards Campaign and the Trade Unions Clean Air Network (TUCAN): “The full harm and inequalities to workers caused by toxic chemicals and dust in workplace air is not captured by official figures but is enormous, killing tens of thousands each year, making hundreds of thousands seriously ill. Trade union safety reps using their full legal rights to consultation, involvement in risk assessments and safe systems of work, have reduced workers exposure to many toxic substances, and made union organised workplaces far safer and healthier. We welcome this initiative to increase the rights of all workers to reduced exposure levels and increased enforcement of health and safety law, especially the control hierarchy of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, COSHH, Regulations. Workers and trade unions are at the forefront of the fight to eliminate and substitute harmful substances first, use effective engineering controls, administrative controls next, and PPE only as a last resort.

Trade unions in TUCAN want to create cleaner jobs for all workers and citizens by removing unequal exposure to the toxic substances that kill and make them ill.”

Education, Environment News, News

MIP Politecnico di Milano, the only Business School in Europe to gain certification in sustainability and inclusiveness

MIP Politecnico di Milano in Milan is the only Business School in Europe to join an international community of companies that stand out for their commitment to combining profit with the well-being of society and care for the environment.

The B Corp Certification is a prestigious recognition that is awarded to companies for their commitment to sustainable development and building a more inclusive society. MIP Politecnico di Milano is the first Italian and only European business school to have been accredited, and is just one of a few worldwide.

During the accreditation process, MIP was helped by Nativa, designer of sustainable and regenerative evolution models, the first B Corp in Europe and B Lab’s Italian partner.

B Corp companies form an international community of companies with the common goal of combining profit with a search for the collective well-being, and care for the environment and society as a whole. Around 3,400 companies have been awarded this certification, one hundred or so being in Italy. The required certification process involves a rigorous assessment to examine the organisation’s model of governance, its care for human capital, its relationship with its partners and social context, and respect for the environment. The procedure, therefore, analyses and measures the results achieved by the company in question in this area.

This recognition certifies MIP’s consolidated commitment and, more generally, that of the School of Management of Politecnico di Milano to which MIP belongs, for years actively involved in research, training and joint projects with companies on topics concerning social responsibility.

One of the essential elements that led MIP to undergo this certification is its full understanding of the role that every company will play in building a better tomorrow for everyone. The purpose of every business will increasingly be re-thought, to give centrality to the role that it wishes to hold in society. As well as encouraging growing interest in its training programmes on the topics of purpose, sustainability and inclusivity, MIP intends to use its status as a Certified B Corporation to accelerate the virtuous process by which it will become itself a sustainable organisation.

Vittorio Chiesa and Federico Frattini, President and Dean of MIP Politecnico di Milano respectively said:

“All of us at MIP are intensely proud to have received this significant certification”. We are, above all, delighted to say that we are the only European business school to be a Certified B Corporation. Furthermore, in the current unprecedented health emergency, when we are querying the development models that allowed it to happen, seeing our contribution for a more sustainable future being recognised in this way takes on an even deeper meaning. Business schools are increasingly underlining their strong role as agents for change committed to building a better and more inclusive society”

Raffaella Cagliano, Deputy Director of the School of Management of Politecnico di Milano added:

“This acknowledgement is a major milestone and rewards the hard work carried out with passion and commitment in recent years. B Corp Certification fits into a strategy of sustainable growth that the School of Management has been carrying forward for a long time, and we are convinced that this is the principle responsibility for an institute like us that operates in research and trains young professionals and managers”

Eric Ezechieli, co-founder of Nativa  concluded:

“Our collaboration with MIP Politecnico di Milano has been highly beneficial and we are happy to have helped MIP, as a representative of Italian excellence, in accelerating its progress towards B Corp Certification. MIP’s commitment towards people, society and the environment is a clear signal to all business schools: parameters linked to sustainability must be included in the organisation’s mission, as a core competence for tomorrows’ decision-makers”.

MIP’s status as a B Corp certified company will direct its actions in the field of sustainability over the upcoming years. Its plans include expanding initiatives that can produce an impact in the areas of accessibility, inclusion, the well-being of people and environmental sustainability.

Environment News, Environmental News, News

The war on plastic: cleaning up our waters using technology – IEEE member comments

In response to the devastating impact plastic bags have on oceans and on precious marine wildlife, the UK Government recently stepped up its fight against single-use plastics by confirming that the plastic carrier bag charge will be extended to all retailers from April 2021.

Plastics that are dumped into oceans, rivers, lakes and shores are dangerous for marine life because, as they break down, they turn into smaller pieces of plastic called microplastics that fish, marine mammals and birds often mistake for food. Microplastics are dangerous for fish because plastic does not fully biodegrade and can cause adverse health effects in the fish and the animals that eat them.

IEEE member, Krista Beardy, discusses how technology can be used to help monitor and understand how plastic is negatively affecting the waters we use daily:

“The research I am conducting can be classified as a ‘baseline’ analysis. To rectify the problem of marine based plastic pollution, we must first understand and identify all facets of the situation we are currently facing. From the chemistry behind polymer science, to the effects on marine wildlife, to how ocean currents distribute and concentrate plastic pollution, all of these questions have yet to be answered in full.”

Beardy explains that plastic is not actually toxic – it is the additives like thermoplastics, polypropylene, polyethylene and polyvinyl chloride that we put into plastic that are dangerous for marine life to consume. She continues:

“The problem is that plastic is very rarely just plastic. These plastic products are enriched with a variety of additives that are designed to improve performance, to reduce costs and to enhance those final properties.”

Utilising drones, robotics and AI technology helps researchers understand and monitor oceans and waterways to ensure that all living organisms have a clean environment. Beardy also explains that there are a lot of innovative ideas being explored to help society in reduction, reuse and recycle programmes. She concludes:

“Ideas have emerged such as using plastic surplus for roadways, bricks and other building materials, to the use of plastic-to-fuel pyrolysis technology. Research is also ongoing on developing polymers and polymer substitutes that possess the capacity for accelerated degradation.”

Business Research, Environment News, News

Companies in competitive industries are more innovative at recycling

As the level of competition increases, companies become more innovative with their methods of recycling, according to new research by BI Norwegian Business School.

The study, conducted by Associate Professor Bente Flygansvær, Professor Robert Dahlstrøm and Professor Arne Nygaard, revealed that competition promotes sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship. This innovation grows out of the pressure and challenges embedded within a competitive situation.

As there has been an exponential growth of new electronic products in the global consumer market, there’s a growing need for new methods, processes, and entrepreneurship in recycling.
This means that entrepreneurship and innovation are more important than ever as they are crucial to improve the handling of toxic material, processing technology to reuse valuable elements, and are essential to facilitate a sustainable recycling process.

“We analysed entrepreneurial innovation in the light of the organisational structure of the recycling system, and found competition and specific investments are important factors that drive the sustainable innovation that make Norway one of the countries with the highest recycling rates of electronic and electric waste,” says Professor Flygansvær.
Furthermore, the study highlights that innovation can also be achieved through investment in technology and knowledge, which is crucial for economic growth and protecting the environment.

“Our findings indicate that a combination of knowledge-driven strategy and competitive intensity impacts innovation in recycling, therefore, both internal and external forces influence entrepreneurial strategies. It’s important that we understand the motivations behind recycling as people increasingly want to help the environment. This research helps leaders to understand and encourage more sustainable and environmentally-friendly behaviour,” says Professor Flygansvær.

The study examined 108 recycling entrepreneurs and was published in the journal World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development.

Climate, Environment News, News

Warrens Group shortlisted for top accolade after driving change in food waste recycling sector

The team at Warrens Group have been shortlisted for a top accolade which recognises the pioneering way in which they are driving change in the food waste recycling sector.

The County Durham based business, wholly-owned subsidiary of BioCapital Ltd, will now go forward to the finals of the BusinessGreen Leaders Awards 2020 later this year.

Warrens Group has been shortlisted in the ‘Net Zero Now Award for Decarbonisation Strategy of the Year’ category for the way in which the business has helped its customers assess operations and identify efficiency savings.

Kevin Quigley, Commercial Director at Warrens Group, said: “Whilst our fundamental purpose is to collect food waste and convert it into energy, our passion is to strengthen ties with all organisations and communities in our local area to address the UK Government’s Net Zero target by 2050.

“Our solution is one with longevity and reduced impact in comparison to environmental issues caused by traditional methods of food waste disposal.”

Warrens Group has worked with local authorities, schools and businesses from a wide range of sectors over the years, to assist them with ideas on best practice, provide practical recommendations for operational improvement and help them achieve efficiencies.

Kevin added: “We are absolutely delighted that Warrens Group has one again been recognised for its role in identifying new ways of working with customers and helping to increase effectiveness and efficiency in the community.

“Our objectives have always been to remain industry leaders, driving change from traditional fossil fuel to bio-gas, minimising our carbon footprint through prevention and redistribution and catering to the UK Government’s Net Zero goals.”

As early adopters of the latest technologies and methods, Warrens recognised that natural gas is the future, leading them to embark on the exploration into the innovative possibilities available through the use of compressed natural gas (CNG).

Clean transportation is one part of the solution when it comes to a more sustainable future. Through acquisition and strategic partnerships over 18 months, Warrens Group designed a robust fleet replacement policy.

Kevin said: “We identified that our fleet would deliver the most impact from use of biogas. From inception, we carried out in-depth research into the best available technology, fuel comparisons, vehicle expenditure and evaluation of vehicle longevity as a result of low carbon emitting fuels. This has provided us with a strong rationale to use biomethane gas in our HGVs. It has increased vehicle longevity by four years and reduced carbon emissions by 84%, aligning with our wider corporate strategy of sustainability.

“To be shortlisted for this award is a fantastic endorsement of our approach and the expertise we have at Warrens Group. It shows that the vision we had to improve services for our customers is being recognised.”

The team has also committed to achieve a target of six CNG vehicle replacements per year for the next six years, enabling them to replace all of their diesel vehicles by 2025

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As part of Warrens Group’s ongoing efforts, it has installed a biomethane filling station, capable of fuelling 200 vehicles per day and it guarantees no losses in transmissions of gas from conversion to filling.

“Our stakeholders have been integral to the success of our initiative and we have received very positive feedback to drive our passion and ongoing commitment to the people and environment we serve.”

Cleaning & Facilities Management, Environment, Environment News, News

Cleanology is first to kit staff out in uniforms made from 7,000 plastic bottles

Pioneering cleaning firm Cleanology is saving 7,000 plastic bottles a year from landfill by kitting out staff in uniforms made from recycled plastic.

The uniforms have been rolled out following a full trial last year by the London-based company. Manufactured from a blend of plastic bottles and organic cotton, they are 100 per cent sustainable, ‘fair wear’ garments.

CEO Dominic Ponniah said: “We are extremely proud to be the first to introduce recycled uniforms within our industry. This is just the latest drive to make Cleanology a truly sustainable business. We already operate an electric fleet, and tackle portion control with our chemical-free sachets. Buying recycled, in the form of recycled uniforms, helps to close the loop even further.”

Over the next year, Cleanology will supply operatives with 2,000 branded polo shirts and 1,000 branded sweatshirts. Each shirt is made from around two bottles, while the sweatshirts use around three bottles. This will save 7,000 bottles from landfill and reduce the need for energy and resources to manufacture new clothing.

Cleanology has twice in a row won the Golden Service Award for sustainability and has also been shortlisted for the European Cleaning and Hygiene Awards.

As well as being certified to ISO 14001, Cleanology was the first in Europe to introduce portion-controlled biological cleaning sachets – saving 16,092 litres of water every year. It has cut plastic bottle use from 21,600 to 600 every year; combined with the introduction of recycled uniforms, the company will save 28,000 bottles from landfill.

2019 also saw a focus on reducing paper use, resulting in a dramatic fall of 33,000 sheets of paper each year. This improvement came from a switch to e-invoices for clients, which followed a previous switch to e-payslips for staff.

Environment, Environment News, News, Retail

Too Good To Go reduces food waste with SPAR in Wales

From today (the 29 June), 14 A.F. Blakemore SPAR stores will be preventing unsold food from going to waste through the Too Good To Go app.

The stores will make up ‘Magic Bags’ of surplus fresh food and groceries, which Too Good to Go’s 2.8 million users in the UK will be able to find and purchase for £3.09. The Magic Bags will include a mixture of food items from fruit and veg to ready meals and fresh meat worth at least £10.

Consumers can download the free app from the App Store or Google Play to find a store near them with surplus food available. Once purchased through the app, customers will then be allocated a time to come and collect their ‘Magic Bag’ of goodies, reducing the daily food waste of stores and ensuring the perfectly edible food is enjoyed.

The stores in Wales that will go live on the app on the 29th are as follows:

  • SPAR – Brackla
  • SPAR – Bridgend TC
  • SPAR – Cefn Glas
  • SPAR – Ewenny Road
  • SPAR – Pontycymmer
  • SPAR – Loughor
  • SPAR – Mount Crescent
  • SPAR – Oystermouth
  • SPAR – Penlan
  • SPAR – Porthcawl
  • SPAR – Baglan
  • SPAR – Aberavon
  • SPAR – St. Clears
  • SPAR – Presteigne

Too Good To Go and A.F. Blakemore first trialled their partnership in 15 stores across Lincolnshire in January and the 15 in Wales joined 24 others across the country in the latest partnership rollout.

Jamie Crummie, co-founder of Too Good To Go UK, said: “We are delighted to announce the roll out of our partnership with A.F. Blakemore’s SPAR convenience stores to include the 15 stores in Wales. Fighting food waste is a critical step in tackling climate change and having businesses like A.F. Blakemore join our 3,000 plus partners allows us to increase our impact. Convenience stores are at the heart of many communities and we’re sure that locals will enjoy preventing perfectly edible food from going to waste from their local SPAR store.”

Find out more at www.toogoodtogo.co.uk,