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Lila Thompson, Chief Executive, British Water Chair, Grease Contractors Association WWT Wastewater 2020 Conference & Exhibition 28 th January 2020 COLLABORATION A Cross-Sector Perspective to Tackling FOG and Sustainability The British Water

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Lila Thompson, Chief Executive, British Water Chair, Grease Contractors Association WWT Wastewater 2020 Conference & Exhibition

28th January 2020

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COLLABORATION

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A Cross-Sector Perspective to Tackling FOG and Sustainability The British Water story so far since 2010

FOG Forum Working Group – stakeholders
To reduce FOG compounds in sewers & internal drains
Educate consumers & operators
Promotion of FOG for recycling
Promotion of best practice
Informing for effective legislation & regulation
Launched Food Service Industry Code of Practice in 2014
FOG Conferences since 2015
Rebranded to FOGWISE in December 2020 – cross-industry
Catering Equipment Suppliers Association, Building

Engineering Services Association, Society of Public Health Engineers, Renewable Energy Association, Grease Contractors Association, Foodservice Consultants Society International, Sustainable Restaurant Association, UK Hospitality, The National Federation of Fish Friers…

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A Cross-Sector Perspective to Tackling FOG and Sustainability Continued:

The Grease Contractors Association – established in 2015-
17 members + Supporting organizations
Develop & promote best practice
Assist in R&D for products & services
Influence and advise on legislation and regulation
Educate consumers and stakeholders on their role

in FOG (Fats, Oils and Grease) reduction

Provide a networking forum
Bring clarity, understanding, credibility and

transparency to the industry

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A Cross-Sector Perspective to Tackling FOG and Sustainability

Here & Now:

BW, GCA, FOGWISE, water companies & others have all be working to:

Develop & promote best practice
Influence and advise on legislation and regulation
Educate consumers and stakeholders on their role in FOG

(Fats, Oils and Grease) reduction

Provide a networking forum
Bring clarity, understanding, credibility and transparency

to the industry

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A Cross-Sector Perspective to Tackling FOG and Sustainability Now:

GCA Best Practice EN1825 Separators- passive grease traps
CESA collaboration with Code of Practice GRU
FOGWISE update on British Water Code of Practice
Water companies, designers and others influencing change

What is needed from GCA perspective:

Clarity needed on sizing criteria – GCA is working on this
Strengthen ability of WaSCs to carry out maintenance checks
General FOG Awareness training / certificates for operators
Engagement of the WaSCs with industry to vet contractors and

work together to achieve shared objectives

FOG to be recognized as a food waste
Tighter regulation – Dublin City Council model?
Consistent, clear messages
FOG rating included in hygiene scheme

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Thank You WWT Wastewater 2020 Conference & Exhibition

28th January 2020