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waste

5 recorded attention episodes across GB, US.

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The dossier

Episodes: 5
Verified stories: 2
Regions: GB, US
Coverage signals: 25

Tracked from Jul 23, 2026 through Aug 10, 2026.

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WITT Attention Index for waste in GB. It combines a public traffic bucket, change in that bucket, attached coverage and cross-region presence.

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Observed	Traffic bucket	Attention Index
Aug 10, 05:30 UTC	200+	47.6
Aug 10, 05:40 UTC	200+	46.6
Aug 10, 05:50 UTC	200+	46.6
Aug 10, 06:00 UTC	200+	46.6
Aug 10, 06:10 UTC	200+	46.6
Aug 10, 06:20 UTC	200+	46.6
Aug 10, 06:30 UTC	500+	60.4

Episode history

ended GB

August 10, 2026

Peak index: 60
Detected: 05:30 UTC
Status: ended

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ended GB

August 7, 2026

Peak index: 48
Detected: 11:00 UTC
Status: ended

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ended US

August 1, 2026

Peak index: 60
Detected: 11:30 UTC
Status: ended

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ended GB

July 24, 2026

Peak index: 48
Detected: 05:30 UTC
Status: ended

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ended GB

July 23, 2026

Peak index: 64
Detected: 04:20 UTC
Status: ended

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Verified explanations

ended Science 4 weeks ago

How Artificial Intelligence is Rewriting the Math of Supermarket Food Waste

Supermarkets are increasingly deploying artificial intelligence to refine demand forecasting, optimize inventory levels, and automate dynamic markdowns on near-expiry items. By replacing traditional guesswork with machine learning models that process real-time variables like weather and local events, major grocers have cut fresh food waste significantly in pilot programs.

Index 0 GB WITT Editorial Desk

ended Business 1 month ago

Why Two North West Waste Sites Are Facing Immediate Closure

The surge in interest follows the Environment Agency's formal revocation of permits for EWS NW Ltd and BJL Waste Management Ltd, a move finalized on July 16, 2026, after both companies failed to rectify safety breaches identified months earlier. This enforcement action is part of a broader, more aggressive strategy by the regulator to target persistent poor performance among waste operators.

Index 0 GB WITT Editorial Desk