Source · Select Committees · Environmental Audit Committee
Recommendation 51
51
Acknowledged
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Fats, oils and greases and cleaning and hygiene products containing plastic are causing huge problems...
Conclusion
Fats, oils and greases and cleaning and hygiene products containing plastic are causing huge problems for drainage systems when they are poured away in sinks or flushed down the toilet. The disposal of FOG by takeaways and other food service establishments is currently unregulated. Grease management solutions exist, but awareness appears to be low. The food service industry needs clear guidance and standards to be established, failing which firmer regulation is likely to be 126 Water quality in rivers required, to ensure it begins to take responsibility for addressing an issue which is costly for water company customers and detrimental to sewerage systems and the environment. There could be potential circular economy benefits for businesses that can utilise these harmful waste products as biofuels.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government agrees citizen science can play an important role, including assisting the Environment Agency with monitoring, particularly through Catchment Partnerships. They state that this is already happening through the Catchment Monitoring Cooperative and the CaSTCo initiative.
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Government Response
The government responded to this report on 16 May 2022. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗