Phil Holtam

Phil Holtam

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Phil Holtam is a co-founder and director of Sussex Surplus, a social enterprise focused on reducing food waste. He advocates for a balanced approach to food packaging, recognizing the necessity of plastics for extending the shelf life of produce, particularly from smallholder farms, while also addressing environmental concerns.

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Phil Holtam, a co-founder and director of the food waste social enterprise Sussex Surplus, said there was 'a little bit of a misconception that [plastic packaging] is unnecessary'.

Plastics contamination an ‘overlooked’ concern in food waste schemes, experts say | Food waste
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-09
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