Facilitate Magazine | The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) has published an updated edition of its “Good Practice Guide Recycling, Waste and Resource Management”.
It deals with significant changes in legislation, policy, and professional practice, signalling that recycling and waste management are no longer standalone operational issues but now form a visible and material part of responsible business, sustainability performance and organisational resilience.
The guide, created to inform and assist FM professionals, integrates strategic context with practical advice. It encompasses the waste hierarchy, circular economy principles, carbon measurement, social value, audits, contractor management, health and safety, and communication, along with up-to-date information on current and impending legislation.
The guide responds to the increasing pressure on FM teams to deal with waste compliantly while supporting ESG responsibilities, net-zero goals, and broader organisational objectives.
It calls attention to both the risks of poor practice, including legal, financial, and reputational consequences, and the opportunities for FMs to show value through effective resource management.
