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IWFM has published a revised edition of its Good Practice Guide, Recycling, Waste and Resource Management, reflecting the continued changes in legislation, policy and professional practice.
Since the previous edition, the context for recycling and waste management has evolved rapidly. New regulatory requirements, increased focus on ESG performance, growing expectations around social value, and the need for better data to support carbon reporting have all raised the stakes for FMs. This revised guide responds directly to those changes, ensuring workplace and facilities management professionals have access to up-to-date, authoritative advice.
Written by sustainability specialists Nicki Chennells and Kirsteen Harrison of Not Sustainable, and peer-reviewed by experts from across the sector, the guide combines strategic insight with practical application. The guide reinforces that recycling, waste and resource management are no longer isolated operational concerns. They are a visible expression of organisational values and a key area where FMs can influence positive environmental and social outcomes.
Key updates include expanded guidance on applying the waste hierarchy and circular economy principles, measuring and managing carbon emissions, and responding to new and upcoming UK legislation. The guide also reflects the growing importance of data quality and auditability in supporting sustainability reporting and net zero targets.
IWFM’s Head of Policy and Insight, Andrew Gladstone-Heighton said: “Recycling and waste management are no longer back‑of‑house operational issues. They’re a visible part of ESG performance, corporate responsibility and risk. Our updated guide gives facilities managers the practical tools they need to make informed decisions, demonstrate value and respond confidently to changing expectations.”
The guide is designed for FMs at all levels and is free to download for IWFM members. Non-members can purchase the guide for £19.99.
To download the revised guide click here.
