BUILDING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
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What is Recipro? Recipro has been created to provide a solution for construction surplus. As an industry, construction is the largest producer of waste in the UK, creating 90 million tonnes of waste every year. Inevitably, a proportion of this waste is brand new material which is surplus to requirement. Recipro was created to provide a solution for this surplus.
13% of all construction material ordered in the UK is disposed of without ever being used
Launched in 2008, Recipro provides a range of services to all levels of the construction supply chain, providing flexible, innovative solutions for surplus and reusable materials that would otherwise be destined for the waste stream. By using the service, companies can demonstrate: • environmental benefits - reduced waste and carbon • community benefits • cost savings • competitive advantage
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The Managed Service: How it works 1
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Projects register with Recipro and receive a site welcome pack
Surplus, leftover materials segregated on site or at branch
Materials are collected and moved to a local ReciproCity Reuse Centre
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Materials are supplied into community and charity projects
Reports created detailing carbon and waste reduction, and social analysis
“Using this new service from Recipro is a great example of how Travis Perkins is putting sustainability to work in our business. There are clear environmental, social and financial benefits for all parties involved, which fits perfectly with our strategy of creating a sustainable competitive advantage for the whole Travis Perkins Group�. John Leader, Group Environment Manager, Travis Perkins
Drivers for Change The Cost of Waste As everyone knows, the cost of waste disposal is only going one way. The Recipro Managed Service offers a cost-effective alternative to waste for surplus and reusable products, with additional environmental and social benefits. Legislation The Waste Regulations Act 2011 means that companies must manage waste in line with the ideal waste hierarchy. This places reduction and reuse of waste above recycling in importance and benefit. Client Pressure In an increasingly competitive world, companies must demonstrate they are providing clients with more for less. Clients want their supply chain to demonstrate their corporate responsibility, from a social and environmental perspective.
How much does it cost? It is completely free to register your project with Recipro, just contact us on 0844 225 3000 Registered projects will receive a site registration pack which includes: • • • • • •
A unique site reference; Office posters, site induction and toolbox talk tools; Dedicated collections phone and email details; Certificate of registration; Supply chain engagement tools; Record of materials transfer
Material collections are charged at local rates, and provide a lower cost alternative to waste disposal. Please contact us for availability and costs for your area. Additional services which can be purchased: • Environmental and Social Analysis Reports • A site visit/presentation/consultancy • Collateral such as banners, signage, posters etc Please contact us to discuss your requirements on 0844 225 3000 or projects@recipro-uk.com
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Reuse in the Community Recipro prioritises surplus material into community projects, charities, schools and colleges. These materials are supplied at hugely discounted rates to help the limited funds these organisations have to go further. Some of the types of organisations benefitting from lower priced building materials include:
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schools colleges charities community projects sports clubs community centres parks and allotments housing associations low income and vulnerable households
“...we were able to purchase a variety of materials for a fraction of their true cost...our college students now have a much greater chance of gaining apprenticeships and ultimately a brighter future...” Nicola Kelly, Project Manager, North Liverpool Regeneration Company
Choose the right path for your leftover and reusable building materials
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contact Recipro on 0844 225 3000 or info@recipro-UK.com
Recipro UK Ltd Unit 4 Hawkshead Road | Greenfields Technology Park Bromborough | Wirral | CH62 3RJ 0844 225 3000 | info@recipro-UK.com www.recipro-UK.com