Change in Workplace Recycling FSB Wales Brief March 2024
About FSB Celebrating its 50th anniversary, FSB Wales is the authoritative voice of businesses in Wales. It campaigns for a better social, political, and economic environment in which to work and do business. With a strong grassroots structure, a Wales Policy Unit, and dedicated Welsh staff to deal with Welsh institutions, media and politicians, FSB Wales makes its members’ voices heard at the heart of the decision-making process.
From April 6th, 2024, the Welsh Government is introducing new legislation which aims to improve the quality and quantity of how waste is collected and separated in Wales. These new laws will apply to all businesses, charities, and public sector organisations. It also applies to all waste and recycling collectors and processors who manage household-like waste from workplaces. Why the law is being introduced and the benefits. Wales is currently third in the world when it comes to recycling waste from households. The recycling rate of waste material collected by our local authorities is currently at just over 65% and helps save around 400,000 tonnes of carbon emissions each year. The aim is to build on the success of household recycling and ensure high recycling rates across workplaces too. The benefits of increasing recycling are that it: • • • •
increases the amount and quality of recycling that can then be used by Welsh manufacturers supports workplaces to reduce their waste reduces carbon emissions helps the economy to create a greener Wales