Adactus Housing Group Limited Breathe Annual Report for the year ending 31 March 2017
Reaction
Looking forward...2017/2018
The MP tower blocks now offer improved facilities to
The introduction of recycling information and
recycle food waste. Six new bins specially designed to reduce residual smells have been installed. External bin areas now have clear A2 signage to reduce confusion. All food caddies, compostable bags and split recycle bags are now ordered centrally from Baker House. Residents can get these free from their caretaker at any time. 10 staff completed a half day ‘Love Food Hate Waste’ training course. Seven staff and seven residents visited Viridor Recycling Plant to learn how waste materials are recycled once collected from households. Recycling bins have been provided inside Butler Court on a trial period, to encourage residents to recycle more. Cracking Good Food’ demonstrated how to waste less food whilst cooking on a budget (for residents and staff).
Result Caretakers at all the tower blocks say that the food waste bins are now being widely used and people are regularly asking for the green compost bags. Landos Court has seen paper and cardboard recycling increase and have now swapped a general waste bin for an additional recycling bin. page 11
materials in the sign up pack Poster campaigns in communal areas such as the lifts Including comprehensive signs in the bin chute areas The possibility of providing recycling assistance for
residents with mobility issues A follow up review of the MP tower block project will be completed over the summer 2017 Additional engagement is planned to find out if attitudes and behaviours have changed Research data such as ‘weight of materials collected’ will be compiled from waste service providers to help us monitor the impact of campaign over the coming year.