In common with most manufacturers, dairy companies produce waste which has to be disposed of.

In the past, this waste has often ended up in landfill sites, but with the growing recognition of the impact that landfill has on our environment, dairies are making a big effort to stamp out waste.

Many companies are trying to reduce waste by making processes more efficient – especially in relation to packaging. But, as well as reducing waste, the dairy industry is committing itself en masse to a programme of recycling, covering everything from cardboard to food scraps from canteens and rubber gloves.

By 2020, the industry will send no waste to landfill, unless it is more environmentally damaging for small quantities in remote locations to be recycled. As the cost of raw materials and landfill increases, this commitment also makes economic sense – a win-win for the dairy sector.