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Stay updated with the latest developments and insights on food waste management and the initiatives of The Waste Transformers. Our news section brings you stories of successful implementations, innovative solutions, and impactful collaborations across various regions, highlighting how businesses and communities tackle food waste challenges together.

Whether it's advancements in technology, regulatory updates, or partnerships aimed at fostering sustainability, discover how The Waste Transformers is leading the charge in transforming food waste into valuable resources. Join us in our mission to create a circular economy and learn from the successes of organizations making significant strides towards sustainability.

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Building sustainability into a theme park day out: from arrival to apple cores

Europe’s theme park industry is vast and vibrant. While the continent has hundreds of parks, a glance at attendance underlines the scale: Disneyland Park in Paris welcomed around 10.4 million visitors in 2023; Europa Park drew roughly 6 million; and Walt Disney Studios Park saw about 5.7 million guests—each a city’s worth of people flowing through the gates every year. Industry data shows Europe resumed steady growth in 2023, with attendance broadly up and investments focused on guest experience—proof that visitors are returning with high expectations. What do they want? Safe thrills, seamless logistics, good food, good value—and increasingly, visible sustainability they can feel part of.

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Portugal’s Food Waste Law: What It Means for your business—and how to turn compliance into opportunity

If your company in Portugal produces food waste, 2025 is the year to take action. Sweeping new bio-waste regulations are in place, and the clock is ticking for all businesses to comply. But with every challenge comes an opportunity: not only to meet the law, but to transform your food waste into a valuable resource—right at your doorstep.

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Turning food waste into climate action: what the UAE’s new climate law means for you

From supermarkets and luxury hotels to remote catering operations in labour camps, food waste is an unavoidable reality in the UAE’s food supply chain. But as of May 30, 2025, this waste is no longer just a logistical or financial issue—it’s a legal one. The UAE’s newly passed Federal Decree-Law No. (11) of 2024 on the Reduction of Climate Change Effects marks a shift in how businesses must manage their environmental footprint. This law is a cornerstone of the country’s commitment to climate neutrality and directly impacts how food waste should be handled across sectors.

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The Waste Transformers on European list of most impactful companies in the world of football

In partnership with the Financial Times, FedEx introduced the ‘FedEx Champions of Business’ – a list of successful companies that are breaking boundaries in the football industry and positively affecting the sport. The Waste Transformers is one of three Dutch companies influencing the world of football, and pitched for the launch of the global FedEx campaign.

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Why Europe and big business shift to biogas

Europe is rapidly rewriting its energy future, and biogas is at the heart of the story. In the wake of the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal, the spotlight is now firmly on renewable gases like biomethane as essential tools for decarbonising the continent’s industrial backbone. The European Biogas Association (EBA) recently highlighted that biogases already accounted for 7% of the EU's gas consumption in 2023. More impressively, by 2040, biogases have the potential to meet over 80% of projected gas demand—while slashing carbon emissions and strengthening energy independence.

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A video message from the UN Advisory Board on Zero Waste for Zero Waste Day 2025

On the International Day of Zero Waste 2025, the founder and CEO of The Waste Transformers, Lara van Druten, who serves as a member of the United Nations Advisory Board on Zero Waste emphasizes, together with the other esteemed Board members in the below video the urgent need for global action to address the waste crisis. Spotlighted annually on March 30, this day brings attention to how sustainable consumption and production patterns can contribute to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

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The Waste Transformers at COP29: Addressing Food waste in sustainable financing

Lara van Druten, CEO of The Waste Transformers, participated as a panel member in the session "Sustainable Financing for Improved Solid Waste Management Systems" at COP29 in Baku. The session, organized by UN-Habitat and the African Clean Cities Platform (ACCP), brought together key leaders and innovators to discuss funding strategies for effective waste management.

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The Waste Transformers selected as Challenger50 2024: Revolutionising food waste management

This year The Waste Transformers has been selected as one of the Challenger50 2024 by MT/Sprout! For the 19th year, MT/Sprout has recognized 50 startups and scaleups that challenge traditional industries with innovative products, disruptive business models, and a focus on sustainability, speed, and social impact.

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Anaerobic digestion vs dehydration of food waste

Do it well, do it good. Comparing dehydrated food waste with the digestate (fertilizer) produced by an on-site biodigester, like a Waste Transformer, reveals key differences in nutrient composition, microbial benefits, and soil health impacts. Let’s have a deeper look how to use food waste to reach the highest environmental positive impact:

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6 Strategic reasons to valorize your business’s food waste

In the face of increasing pressure to address environmental challenges, forward-thinking businesses are turning to food waste valorization as a strategic opportunity. By transforming food waste into renewable energy, organic fertilizers, and other valuable resources on-site, companies unlock significant benefits across operational efficiency, sustainability, and reputation. Here are 6 compelling reasons why C-level executives should see food waste valorization as a pathway to creating strategic business value:

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Turning food waste into fertilizer for a sustainable future

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Rethinking distribution centers: Turning food waste into biodiversity

Large-scale distribution centers have become critical hubs in global logistics, ensuring rapid delivery of goods to meet consumer demand. However, these massive structures, often characterized by their stark, boxed designs, have sparked negative public opinion. Critics point to their visual impact on the landscape, the environmental cost of their energy-intensive operations, and the substantial pollution they generate.

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Welcome Roberto to our Commercial team

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The Waste Transformers secure €1.2 Million to tackle global food waste crisis and drive green growth in IJmond

IJMUIDEN, THE NETHERLANDS – Around the world, companies are dealing with the urgent challenge of managing food waste, which accounts for over 6% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The Waste Transformers, based in IJmond, are proving that innovative solutions can solve this pressing issue and create new green jobs and drive business growth.

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Strategic alliance to drive UAE’s sustainability goals: The Waste Transformers and Living Business sign MOU

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UK businesses must separate food waste by 2025 – Are you prepared?

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5 non-monetary benefits of implementing green solutions (Hospitality edition)

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Global challenge: addressing food waste in hospitals

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EU's stricter food waste targets: Implications for businesses

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