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New bin lorries to collect food with other waste


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Published in Food and Wine on Friday, May 9th 2025 at 3:48 GMT by BBC   Print publication without navigation

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The article from Yahoo News discusses a new initiative in the UK where bin lorries, typically used for collecting household waste, are now being utilized to gather surplus food from supermarkets and redistribute it to food banks and charities. This innovative approach, led by the company Olio, aims to reduce food waste and help those in need by efficiently using existing waste collection infrastructure. The project has been successful in its pilot phase, collecting over 10 tons of food in just three months, and there are plans to expand it to more areas across the country.

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