With the issue of waste and sustainability remaining a focus in the catering and hospitality industry, as part of its Sustainable Future programme, Bunzl Catering Supplies is once again headline sponsor of the prestigious ‘Footprint’ waste2zero Awards 2022.

Entries to the awards are now open and will be judged by a panel of industry specialists. Categories for entry include Best Recycling or Up-cycling Project Award, Best Waste Prevention Project Award, Best Waste Project Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Award, Food Redistribution Award, Best Closed Loop Project Award, Best Waste Reduction Technology Award, Best Resource Management Business of the Year Award and Special Achievement Award. The entry deadline is 12 August – apply here.

Established in 2017, the objective of the waste2zero Awards is to specifically give the out of home food and drink industry a platform to showcase best practice and recognise excellence in this vital area. Bunzl Catering Supplies is proud to support an event that showcases the excellent work achieved by the foodservice packaging industry to reduce waste, promote recycling and encourage environmentally responsible end-of-life solutions for disposable packaging products.

Justin Turquet, Head of Sustainability at Bunzl Catering Supplies, comments: “As part of our Sustainable Future Programme, Bunzl Catering Supplies is proud to have supported the waste2zero Awards event since its inception. We continue to focus on how we can work with our supply partners to help design resource-efficiency into products and by bringing exciting new concepts to market. Our market-leading sustainability forums are designed to share best practice and innovation, helping our customer to make informed decisions in line with the latest legislation.”

The winners of the waste2zero Awards will be announced at a glamorous Awards Dinner in the Autumn, with a venue and date to be confirmed. If you need any more information or have any questions about the categories or entry requirements please contact Justin Turquet, Head of Sustainability at Bunzl Catering Supplies. Apply here.