Future Waste November 2022

Issue 2, NOVEMBER 2022

KELLY TANKS: THE STORY SO FAR

CIWM PRESENTS THE FESTIVAL OF CIRCULAR ECONOMY

FIREWARD AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION FOR HEAVY PLANT & MACHINERY

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2. If a worker enters the zone, they are alerted via a vibrating tag on their arm and an audible alarm.

3. The operator is alerted by an audible alarm and a flashing red light.

4. Incursion data is gathered and stored so you can monitor and manage how often incursions happen.

The Zonr Base Unit sits within the cab, typically beside the equipment operator. It provides an audible and visual alert to the operator if someone gets too close. The operator can also authorise incursions when needed.

Zonr Tag

The Zonr Tag is worn by your team and emits an UWB signal.

If a user walks within the inclusion zone, it vibrates and emits an audible warning.

Zonr Sensor

The Zonr Sensor ‘listens’ for UWB signals emitted by the Zonr Tags. If one gets too close, it alerts the Zonr Base Unit.

Zonr Analytics

Zonr’s software gathers and stores data so that you can monitor the frequency of unauthorised incursions and improve over time.

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FUTURE WASTE NOVEMBER 2022

Welcome to our second issue of Future Waste! Future Waste had a successful launch at RWM & LetsRecycle Live as the all-encompassing UK show for the recycling and waste management sector returned for 2022 at the NEC Birmingham. You can read the full show review on page 44 of this issue.

This exciting November issue is full to the brim with over 80 pages, covering a wide range of news from the recycling and waste management giants, CIWM and Biffa, as well as a look at some of the great events of this year, including RECOUP’s plastic conference and The Big Sustainability Expo.

Be sure to check out our inspiring cover story from Kelly Tanks as Mark and Kelly, directors of Kelly Tanks, take us through the story so far and their ambitions for the future on page 56. Also in this issue, check out the impressive automatic fire suppression system for heavy machinery from Fireward on page 64.

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NOVEMBER

LATEST NEWS

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CIWM

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SHOWS BECOMING MORE SUSTAINABLE

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GGR GROUP HOST INDUSTRY LIFTING LEAD AP GROUP OPEN DAY

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RECYCLE WEEK 2022: LET’S GET REAL

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A round up of the latest news from the recycling and waste sectors over the past few months.

CIWM presents The Festival of Circular Economy and welcomes the new Modern Slavery protocols.

Future Waste takes a look into the effects of trade shows in the waste industry and how industry events are looking to take a more sustainable approach in the future.

Martina Tonelli guides us through the Industry Lifting Lead AP Group open day in Haddenham, Buckinghamshire, sponsored by GGR Group and Skanska.

Ackvile Peckyte look into this year’s Recycle Week event, hosted by national recycling campaign Recycle Now and shed light on the key issues of recycling that often get missed.

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CIWM presents The Festival of Circular Economy and welcomes the new modern slavery protocols.

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RWM & LET’S RECYCLE LIVE 2022

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KEENAN RECYCLING

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A look into the latest innovations at the UK’s leading event for waste, resource and sustainability professionals as the show returns for 2022.

Future Waste sits down with Fergus Healy, of Keenan Recycling, as they unveil the first-of-its-kind hybrid vehicle at the RWM & LetsRecycle Live show.

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RECOUP PLASTICS CONFERENCE

Mark and Kelly, directors of Kelly Tanks, take us through their story so far and their ambitions for the future.

with another outstanding day.

KELLY TANKS

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RECOUP, proves its position as the number one conference in the plastics recycling and resources sector

THE BIG SUSTAINABILITY 80 EXPO Despite Economic Challenges, Organisations still Invest Time in Leading UK Sustainability Expo.

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AUTOMATIC SUPPRESSION FOR HEAVY PLANT & MACHINERY Fireward delve into their incredible automatic fire suppression technology as they shine a light onto the real and credible threat fire poses on the industry.

CONTAINERS: 84 REPURPOSE OR RECYCLE Future Waste looks into the contribution of containers to the environment and waste industry and what you can do to minimise container waste.

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BIFFA

BIFFA adopts revolutionary health and safety platform described as a “game-changer”.

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Recycling Plastic Packaging in the UK – Who Owns the Bottleneck?

Plastics resource efficiency

and recycling charity, RECOUP, has published its 2022 UK Plastic Packaging Sorting & Reprocessing Infrastructure report, which found there is a clear bottleneck in the UK’s recycling infrastructure for plastic recycling.

The report, available to all RECOUP members, highlights the UK’s ability to sort both household and nonconsumer plastic packaging from other materials into separate plastic streams, and to reprocess it into raw materials and products.

RECOUP mapped the recycling facilities and researched the operational capacities in order to produce a number of scenarios to compare the requirements for recycled plastic packaging against the UK’s ability to produce the material. The scenarios looked at benchmarks set by both the UK Plastic Packaging Tax and if material export markets were no longer an option, something the UK relies heavily on to achieve its recycling targets.

This research found that significant increases are required for reprocessing plastic packaging in the UK. This includes the need to increase the current recycling infrastructure by five times for household-like plastic packaging and nine times for food grade plastic packaging. Unless resolving this reprocessing bottleneck is given the necessary priority and

investment, and ultimately, ownership, the UK will not be able to claim it has a world-leading recycling system.

RECOUP believes it is imperative that adequate funding through the reform of the UK’s Packaging Producer Responsibility System (otherwise known as Extended Producer Responsibility) goes to the right areas.

The reprocessing infrastructure needs significant investment and support, particularly when these businesses are open to variable commercial conditions, such as increased energy costs and reduced material value.

Steve Morgan, Head of Policy and Infrastructure at RECOUP, commented: “The future of the UK’s recycling solutions for plastic packaging is in its own hands, but I’m afraid we

might let slip this perfect opportunity to channel appropriate funding into the high impact areas that could transform the UK’s infrastructure capabilities.

Effective collection and material sorting to deliver high quality recycling outputs is essential, but we are at risk around not supporting the reprocessing sector.

The capacity to produce the final raw materials to enable a circular economy to exist will just not be in place.”

As the UK looks to navigate its way through the many changing environmental policies, RECOUP continues to provide expertise and guidance for the plastics recycling value chain and policy makers. For information about becoming a RECOUP member, please contact enquiry@recoup.org.

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Dulux Dulux Decorator Decorator Centre’s Centre’s can can recycling recycling scheme scheme reaches reaches the the one one million million milestone milestone Dulux Decorator Centre has received a staggering one million paint cans under its can recycling scheme Thanks to the initiative, Dulux Decorator Centre is improving the environmental efficiency of the industry one can at a time by reducing the amount of construction waste that ends up in landfill.

Dulux Decorator Centre’s free of charge can recycling scheme, in partnership with Veolia, the UK’s leading resource management company, is designed to make it easy for tradespeople to dispose of empty paint cans in a responsible and suitable way. Professionals can arrange for cans to be collected from site or can return them to store themselves, depending on what is easier.

The Dulux Decorator Centre team will monitor customers’ recycling and send them a certificate each year to certify how many cans they have recycled as a percentage. This can then be used to showcase a best practice approach to improving environmental efficiency and reducing waste and can even help to win new business.

Duncan Lochhead, Commercial Sustainability Manager at Dulux Decorator Centre said: “As a champion of sustainable building practices, Dulux Decorator Centre is incredibly proud to have received one million paint cans under its recy10

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cling scheme. With our customers’ help, we are striving to increase the empty can recycling rate significantly and reduce our impact on the environment. According to the Construction Leadership Council, the construction of our built environment produces the largest waste stream by tonnage, and recycling paint cans is an easy way for the painting and decorating trade to do its bit and reduce this figure.

recycled steel and tin saves around 60% of the emissions against extracting new resources. This is just the beginning of the journey and I encourage all in the industry to utilise this service as together we can make a huge difference to deliver ecological transformation.”

DONALD MACPHAIL CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER TREATMENT AT VEOLIA UK

“Our can recycling scheme means that tradespeople can drop their empty products into us on their next visit. Also, if customers have partially full paint cans at the end of a job, we will work with them to donate it to good causes such as Community RePaint - a UK wide paint reuse network, sponsored by Dulux, that aims to collect leftover paint and redistribute it at an affordable cost – so nothing goes to waste.”

Dulux Decorator Centre accepts a wide range of dry or empty metal or plastic paint cans including Dulux, Armstead, Dulux Woodcare, Cuprinol, Sikkens, and Hammerite. Cans that have contained emulsions, gloss paints, undercoats and primers, floor paints, exterior paints, and masonry paints - and those that have contained water-based or solvent-based products - can all be recycled under the scheme.

Plastic cans are shredded, washed, and sent back into the plastics market, and metal is remelted into new steel and returned to the general market.

“This is a great example of an industry coming together to make a real difference to improve recycling. To reach our net zero goals we must take every opportunity to cut climate-changing carbon emissions. By recycling high-density Polyethylene (HDPE) paint pots up to 88% of the carbon emissions are saved compared with using virgin materials, and using

For more information about Dulux Decorator Centre’s can recycling scheme, visit: https://www.duluxdecoratorcentre.co.uk/ can-recycling.

Veolia accelerates in circular economy with PlastiLoop, the new worldwide offer for recycled plastics Veolia launches its new PlastiLoop offer at this year’s K 2022, the World’s No.1 Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber, held in Düsseldorf, Germany.

SUSTAINABILITY CHAMPION: TVH OBTAINS NEW INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE

As of 25 October, parts specialist TVH may call itself SDG Champion. Indeed, the company reached the second level in the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) sustainability trajectory.

TVH − a global player in the field of parts for forklifts, industrial, construction and agricultural equipment - was one of the first Belgian companies to receive the UNITAR certificate of SDG Pioneer in 2020. This constituted international recognition for corporate sustainability. Specifically, TVH garnered the highest praise during the last audit for its recycling efforts, ergonomic work environment, and extensive electric vehicle fleet and infrastructure. Now, TVH has also reached the next level, i.e. becoming SDG Champion.

Anton Theunynck, Global Sustainability Manager at TVH: “To our company, sustainability is of strategic importance. This clearly helped to convince the jury, as did our choice to commit to specific SDGs, through targets and measurements. A final convincing element was our policy to have key actors, such as the board, management and focus groups, take on a specific role, all the while providing the necessary cross-pollination. We were also given some homework: translating all of this into bigger strategic actions.”

CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY UNITAR wants to offer governments and organisations a compass for corporate sustainability, based on 17 Sustainable Development Goals (or SDGs). To receive UNITAR certification in Belgium, a company must realise actions for all 17 SDGs and obtain the Voka Charter Corporate Sustainability at least three years in a row. TVH meets both conditions.

This brand-new offer is made possible by Veolia’s extensive network of experts and its 37 plastic recycling plants around the world. It provides its customers with a large variety of high-performance ready-to-use recycled resins: PET, PP, HDPE, PS, ABS, LDPE, and PC. These circular resins can be fed into production lines in multiple industrial sectors, including Packaging, Textiles, Agriculture, Home and Appliances, Automotive, Industrial and Logistics, Building and Construction.

Veolia’s offer is customised to meet its customers’ needs and can cover all or parts of the global plastics recycling value chain: waste collection, sorting, washing, compounding and production of ready-to-use circular polymers. These circular polymers allow clients to cut their environmental footprints with no compromise on product quality.

The new PlastiLoop offer brings together all our technical and commercial expertise in recycled plastics to provide our customers with the best possible support with customized solutions. It offers the strength of the Group, through its experts and its various recycling plants, to ensure the best access to recycled plastic deposits.

Choosing recycled plastic not only saves resources but also achieves a considerable reduction in CO2 emissions, up to 75% less than virgin plastic. As a global champion of ecological transformation, through this offer, Veolia is creating more outlets for recycled material and promoting the structuring of this sector worldwide.

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NATIONAL DRAINAGE SHOW & FLOODEX COMES AROUND AGAIN

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he second National Drainage Show

and Floodex is upon us, with a few

bers, which will be hosted by Frank

“We are still looking for an asset fi-

Bruno MBE.

nance company to be at the show, ready to offer financing advice and offer ‘in

changes since last year.

There is an interesting spread of exhib-

principle’ loans for people looking to

The National Drainage Show is still

iting companies such as Rioned, RSM

buy vehicles, plant and equipment.”

run in partnership with the NADC and

Lining Supplies, Bucher Municipal,

Drain Trader magazine and a host of

DCR Inspection Services, JFC Civils,

In Floodex, SuDS continues to rise up

other organizations, such as: LoDEG,

FM Conway, IMS Robotics, Naylor

the agenda and there is a two day SuDS

British Water, Environment Agency,

Drainage, Reinert-Ritz, Wavin, Spartan

Theatre hosted by CIRIA and susdrain,

National Sewerage Assoc, Pipeline

Tool and many others.

whilst the Environment Agency is hosting a day in the Floodex Theatre.

Industries Guild, Water Magazine, UKSTT, Cleantech Business News and

Jon Irwin said, “It’s been a fantastic

British Water. Future Water Assoc will be

response, especially when you think

Whilst Floodex covers all aspects of

presenting part of their ‘Networking No-

what has been going on the last couple

Flood prevention, defence and mit-

vember Sessions’ in the NADC Theatre.

of years.” He went on to say “Everyone

igation, there will be an interesting

involved hopes this will continue to

addition in 2023. As part of the holistic

The NADC will again have a dedi-

grow and become a major, annual focal

approach to water and water level man-

cated seminar theatre on site, with a

point for the industry.”

agement, there will be a third part to this important event, in the Waterways

programme of CPD accredited pres-

Management Show (WMS).

entations and will again be showcasing

The National Drainage Show is a great

DrainSafe and the NADC Hydrant App,

opportunity to mix with peers, talk

which looks like it is proving invaluable

to experts and see what products and

WMS will be all about the management

to many. There will also be a special net-

services are new in your industry, or

of inland waterways in the UK, from

working opportunity for NADC mem-

coming to market in the near future.

keeping the waterways working in har-

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mony with urban and built up areas, to controlling water level management in rural areas, especially the lowlands.

WMS will be a showcase for all the plant, tools and services involved in maintaining, repairing and renovating the UK’s rivers, streams, lakes and fens, along with the surrounding flora, fauna and infrastructure.

The colocated Floodex show will also deliver a big crossover of interested parties, that includes exhibitors and visiting contractors, construction professionals, civil engineers, drainage engineers, plan-

ners, developers and local authorities.

Part of the promotional ‘crossover’ includes the visitors to Homes UK, which is on at the same time. We have reached an agreement with the organizers to co-promote our events, so that interested parties will hopefully visit both shows, whilst at ExCel. You can register for a free ticket in advance at www.drainageshow.com & www.floodex.co.uk or do it on arrival. f you need further info, visit www.drainageshow.co.uk or contact Jon Irwin on 07748 150004.

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VACULUG LAUNCH BRAND NEW WASTE SECTOR TYRE

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ollowing the release of their 2021

Sustainaiblity report, Vaculug have continued to strengthen their portfolio of sustainable retread tyres with the recent launch of DTY1 suited to waste operations.

Designed for aggressive trailer operations, the DTY1 is designed with stone defence blocks to reduce rock packing and add further protection to the casing. The DTY1 also boasts Vaculug’s Protekt sidewall protection system offering the ultimate defence against kerbing damage.

Alongside their range of truck tyres, Vaculug also offer a wide range of off-the-road (OTR) tyres suited for waste operations. Their portfolio of OTR tyres consists of their own Mortrak and Kuantam range and tyres from longstanding partners Yokohama, Magna and BOTO. Vaculug’s comprehensive portfolio offers tyres to suit all applications and budgets.

For more information on Vaculug’s tyre range please call: 01476 593095

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Leading UK PPE manufacturer Globus Group launches new reusable respiratory range for protection against workplace hazards

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he new Alpha Sentinel range protects against some these masks for long periods of time, and so focusing on comfort and fit means that they are more likely to be worn of the most dangerous respiratory hazards found in correctly and workers can be confident that they are getting the workplace. the right protection.

The UK’s largest PPE manufacturer, Globus Group, He continued, “Looking beyond fit and comfort, we know has launched a new range of face masks to protect workers against extremely hazardous substances found that another big reason for PPE non-compliance is masks getting too hot, so we have designed our unique large exin the workplace. The new design provides improved halation valve to minimise heat and moisture build-up. We comfort and fit to help encourage good PPE complireally believe that the design innovations we have been able ance. to make with the Alpha Sentinel masks are going to make a huge difference to the workers using these products every Prolonged exposure to hazardous substances over an day.” extended period is known to be extremely harmful, with workers in the manufacturing industry at parThe Alpha Sentinel range comes with a range of changeable ticularly high risk. It is estimated that each year an filters to protect against solid particulates, liquid particuaverage of 33,000 workers suffer from illness caused lates, gases, and vapours, and are suitable for use in a wide or made worse by their current or most recent job in variety of industry settings. manufacturing.

The Alpha Sentinel range has been designed for superior fit and comfort for workers, especially those wearing the masks for long periods of time. Lead Product Designer Josh Moffat said, “When it came to designing the Alpha Sentinel range we really tried to prioritise the end-user. We know that workers are often wearing 16

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The Alpha Sentinel full and half face masks are the first Globus product range to be designed and manufactured entirely in the UK. Globus has committed to manufacturing as many of its products as possible in the UK. To find out more visit: https://globusgroup.com/

WASTE WOOD CLASSIFICATION – HOW TO CATEGORISE YOUR WASTE WOOD

Whether you work at a skip yard, a demolition site or a waste transfer station, if you work with demolition waste wood, it is your legal duty to identify potentially hazardous waste wood and action it accordingly under the Waste Wood Classification guidance.

WHAT IS WASTE WOOD CLASSIFICATION? Waste Wood Classification is the process of ensuring that waste wood is properly classified at its origin and is processed into appropriate end markets based on the Regulatory Positioning Statement (RPS) 250. By classifying waste wood, we can identify which items are hazardous in accordance with WM3 guidance and ensure they are dealt with appropriately.

WHAT ARE ‘POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS’ ITEMS? Potentially hazardous items include fence posts, decking and certain types of waste wood from pre-2007 buildings including roof timbers, external joinery and tiling battens. It does not apply to materials such as railway sleepers and telegraph poles, which are already known to be hazardous and require specialist hazardous waste treatment.

HOW CAN I CLASSIFY MY WASTE WOOD? As per RPS250, you should first IDENTIFY the type of wood using the RPS250 quick guide. Once this is done, a sample of the whole piece of the item should be taken (a cross-section from the middle no smaller than 150mm long) which can be sent to an accurate and reliable laboratory for TESTING. Only after this should you determine whether you should ASSIGN or CONSIGN your materials.

WHAT IF MY WASTE WOOD IS HAZARDOUS? If your waste wood is deemed Hazardous, it must be consigned using a Hazardous consignment note. This needs to be completed fully, detailing the weight of the specific items. These items should be segregated and only when segregation is not practical can they be blended within a nonhazardous wood load.

HOW CAN ALFRED H KNIGHT HELP? As the leading testing and inspection company for the solid fuels sector, Alfred H Knight (AHK) has a wealth of experience in the analysis of waste wood, providing dedicated fuels and process residue testing services to major clients within the processing and recycling sectors.

AHK’s highly-skilled experts carry out analysis entirely in-house from ISO17025-accredited laboratories, strategically located throughout the UK. This ensures that clients get a swift, accurate and reliable service that is tailored to meet their individual needs and requirements.

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Environment Agency approves MYGroup to process clinical waste Yorkshire-based waste management and recycling business, MYGroup, has had its application for an environmental permit to recycle clinical waste approved by the Environment Agency.

The new permit means the company can now process a range of clinical waste items, such as used syringes, surgical dressings and personal protective equipment (PPE) from various settings, including hospitals and GP practices, dental surgeries, veterinary clinics and pharmaceutical facilities.

LondonEnergy supports ‘More Than History’ fashion show LondonEnergy sponsors

MYGroup is looking to build on its success in processing hard-to-recycle non-clinical waste discarded during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company has recycled over 20 million such items, including used PPE, swabs and lateral-flow testing equipment, all while avoiding incineration or sending material to landfill.

exciting local event as part of its

Following these efforts, MYGroup is already speaking to a number of NHS and private providers about the commissioning of collection and processing services.

Throughout October, LondonEnergy

The company will process clinical waste at its Hull facility, where it has invested in the latest autoclave machinery from MACS International. The MACS 800 machine installed at the site is the first of its kind in the UK, allowing clinical and hazardous waste to be sterilised and shredded on site, with zero emissions and low water consumption. MYGroup expects the company to process up to 63 tons of clinical waste a week using the machine.

The resulting safe residual waste product will then be broken down through MYGroup’s other innovative separation and recovery processes. Any remaining plastic material will be converted into ‘Stormboard’ – a material similar in consistency to plywood – which can be used for construction, shop fitting and joinery, as well as the manufacture of products for re-sale and use in community settings, such as benches and desks for schools.

The company aims to expand its clinical waste processing capabilities over the coming years, including offering a mobile waste processing service in partnership with MACS, with additional markets outside the UK under consideration. In addition, an even larger fixed autoclave machine is planned for the Hull site, together with the establishment of a ‘working showroom’ for prospective clients and partners.

Steve Carrie, Director, MYGroup, said: ‘After a rigorous application process, we are delighted to receive the clinical waste permit, which broadens our arsenal and reach in the ongoing fight against waste, and opens a host of new markets for the company.

‘It’s high time we stop accepting that the only solution for certain types of waste – particularly from healthcare settings – is incineration or landfill.

MYGroup has proven time and time again that the “unrecyclable” is in fact recyclable, so we welcome this endorsement from the Environment Agency in us as a provider trying to overturn this status quo.’

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programme to celebrate Black History Month.

has once again celebrated Black History Month which this year adopted the theme - Time for Change: Action Not Words.’

Over the course of the month, LondonEnergy organised and participated in several initiatives to raise awareness and celebrate the continued achievements and contributions of Black people to the UK and around the world. These included: •

A Food Tasting Day of African

and Caribbean inspired dishes - served across all sites •

A Black History Month visual

display at LondonEnergy’s ReUse shop in Chingford •

Updating the LondonEnergy

logo with the BHM colours on its website and social media •

Featuring employees from

across the business on the website, social media and intranet.

One of the highlights however came this weekend when LondonEnergy supported the ‘More Than History’ fashion show.

This high energy event was curated and hosted by one of the company’s Site Supervisors, Shane Campbell, and featured 5 collections including the Camouflage Project collection by Julie Corion, which was inspired by the Covid pandemic and people hiding their fears and feelings during this time. Other collections included the use of upcycled fabrics to create designs around the theme of ‘play’ and ‘Nothing goes to waste’ with models wearing jewellery sourced from LondonEnergy’s ReUse shop.

LondonEnergy’s HR Director, Viv Morris, commented on the company’s support for Black History Month saying: “Black History Month gave us a great opportunity to celebrate black culture and the broad diversity of our local community and business. While we shouldn’t solely focus on the past, we can learn from it to improve the future.

We’d like to thank everyone who took the time and made the effort to organise or participate in so many interesting and fun events over the course of the month.”

Fashion is inherently circular and the industry is coming to the forefront of the drive for a more sustainable economy.

We were therefore delighted to be able to sponsor the’ More Than history’ fashion show and support local designers in showcasing their creativity and skills – congratulations to everyone involved.”

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A LOCAL WASTE HERO: J.WITT WASTE RECYCLING TO TURN UNRECYCLABLE WASTE INTO SRF WITH ADVETEC

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outh West-based J Witt Waste Recycling will use on-site biotechnology to convert more than 3,600 tonnes of unrecyclable waste into Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) each year, in a move that will benefit the circular economy by reducing and reusing waste that would otherwise go for incineration.

The eight-year contract with biotechnology business Advetec is the latest in a long line of waste innovation activities from J Witt – which was the first waste handler to establish a dedicated food waste collection service in Bath.

J Witt plans to use Advetec’s largest aerobic biodigester machine the XO22 at full capacity, which means it will process up to 10 tonnes of unrecyclable waste on-site per day.

Advetec’s technology reduces the mass and volume of waste by 50% and 70% respectively and offers a sustainable and highly cost-effective alternative to landfill and Energy from Waste (EfW). For every two tonnes of unrecyclable waste that go through the machine, 1.2 tonnes of CO2 are saved, as the process digests the organic fraction of the waste using unique blends of bacteria. The floc that’s left will be used as a coal replacement product – each tonne of floc used as SRF will replace 0.5 tonnes of carbon-emitting coal.

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This technology will help J Witt offer greater environmental gains to its 1,000 customers in Bath, Bristol, Somerset and Mendip, which include retailers, restaurants, industrial estates, veterinary practices, holiday lets and offices.

In particular, processing unrecyclable residual waste on-site will save almost 500 road miles each week – as this waste will no longer need to be sent to the Energy from Waste incineration plant in Avonmouth.

Jamie Witt, director at J Witt Waste Recycling said: “This technology is a game-changer for us operationally and environmentally, and for our customers too. We’ve invested in Advetec to reduce and stabilise our costs and future-proof the business, as well as to give customers a more carbon and cost friendly alternative to landfill and EfW for their unrecyclable waste.

“At the moment, we have to transport this waste across the region which is costly and time intensive. An on-site solution will dramatically reduce our lorry journeys, which means less cost as well as significantly reduced road related carbon and congestion.”

Jamie added: “We’ve always been committed to actively reducing waste but now we’ll have the technology to amplify

our efforts. Crucially, we’ll be turning local waste into a commodity that benefits the circular economy and helps our customers accelerate their journey to Net Zero.”

Lee Knott, Chief Commercial Officer for Advetec, said: “Jamie and his team are what we call waste innovators and for the businesses they serve, they’re waste heroes too. Their decision to invest in our technology reflects the increasing commercial and political impetus for change and shows their appetite to embrace more environmentally friendly and cost-effective methods.

“The Advetec XO22 will give J Witt greater control over cost and carbon and build greater waste handling capacity into their own operations – all of which will benefit their customers greatly. We’re delighted to count them among our clients.”

Earlier this year, Max Recycle in Houghton-Le-Spring became the first waste handler in the UK to create SRF on site with Advetec. Several of Advetec’s smaller aerobic digester machines – the X06 and X03 – are also in operation across the UK. To find out more visit: www.advetec.com or call 01225 777484.

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CIWM presents The Festival of Circular Economy In 2020,

the circularity gap

report from Circle Economy revealed that only 9% of the global economy is circular. In addition, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation reports that the circular economy “tackles the root causes of global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, creating an economy in which nothing becomes waste and which is regenerative by design.”

To accelerate the world’s transition to circularity, and move to a world beyond waste, CIWM is hosting the 2nd annual Festival of Circular Economy in late November.

About the Festival of Circular Economy The Festival of Circular Economy (FoCE) is a global celebration of circularity, taking place online between 28 November and 1 December, with four hours each 22

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day of motivational sessions that bring the circular economy to life. The FoCE event will focus on accelerating the move towards sustainability and net zero, taking the circular revolution forward both

challenge, collaborate and co-ordinate. Over the four days, speakers will transform the way that businesses and individuals think about how we use the world’s precious resources and move further towards the goals of reuse, repair and refurbish.

Why you should attend Every sector and industry that has something to contribute to the circular economy will benefit from attending FoCE. Manufacturing, architecture,

in the UK and worldwide.

design, energy, fashion and construc-

With 23 countries participating and

successes and wisdom captured and

60+ inspiring speakers – including big brand names such as Amazon, Diageo and L’Oréal, FoCE is the must-attend circularity event of the year. It also features a stellar line-up of keynote speakers, including environmentalist, author and sustainability advisor, Tony Juniper; global speaker and author, Marga Hoek; and architectural designer and TV presenter, Charlie Luxton. The event will be hosted across all four days

by Mark Shayler, Founding Partner of

tion will all be represented, and their shared.

FoCE’s dynamic programme provides circular insights through interactive discovery workshops, changemaker case studies, group discussions, virtual head-to-heads and networking opportunities. You will meet like-minded people who are making a difference by thinking and doing things differently.

Sessions are short, sharp, incisive and

Do Lectures.

bite-size so that you can dip in and out

FoCE is a unique, ground-breaking

if you miss out on any session due to

virtual event where people who are passionate about creating change can come

of the programme as it suits you. And another pressing priority, you can catch up online at any time during December.

What you will learn

Who will be there

FoCE will celebrate the great work in

With over 400 attendees expected,

and around the circular economy. Our agenda covers all aspects of a circular

CIWM will bring together big names, big content and big ideas to make things

economy, providing a forum for all.

happen.

The programme has been carefully put

From start-ups and scale-ups to mul-

together to provide the ground-breaking content that delegates have come to ex-

ti-nationals, from government to academia – FoCE will bring together a

Sector welcomes IPHR’s Waste & Recycling Modern Slavery Protocol

pect from an event presented by CIWM.

breadth of knowledge, understanding

Marking 2022’s anti-slavery day on

and experience from all areas of the

Tuesday 18 October, CIWM hosted

Highlights include:

circular economy.

a webinar on behalf of the Indirect

• Three big questions on how to achieve a truly circular economy • How the circular economy could change the planet • Achieving circularity in construction • Why the circular economy is the future of business • Why design is crucial to enabling the circular economy

Procurement Human Rights Forum Anyone enthusiastic about circularity

(IPHR) to launch the brand-new

is encouraged to attend. Ambitious

IPHR Waste & Recycling Modern

circular pioneers are especially welcome, to contribute their experiences and share how ideas are being turned into actions.

Slavery Protocol.

In July 2021, CIWM and ESA announced a joint commitment to tackle

Be there or be square

slavery, forced labour and human trafficking across the industry. Since the launch, CIWM has been supporting a

For more details, and to book a seat

number of orgnisations and initiatives

at this exciting event, please visit the

to reduce the risk of modern slavery

website: https://www.circulareconomy-

across its membership base and the

festival.com/

wider sector.

The IPHR Modern Slavery Protocol is a voluntary agreement and public pledge of commitment of organisations to work collaboratively to tackle modern slavery and prevent exploitation or abuse of workers.

The six-page protocol sets out how organisations will take action to protect vulnerable and exploited workers and help build understanding of risks and embed responsible practices to improve standards.

To download the protocol, please visit

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of redundant stock or who regularly update their IT equipment and are aware of the environmental impact this has.

Our service is a great, cost-effective way to decrease your carbon footprint at the same time as supporting a charity.

The amount of WEE waste created each year is growing and whilst it’s great these items aren’t ending up in landfill, recycling is an intensive, chemically lead process which is often unnecessary, as these

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02 - TEST

have surplus computers and technical

Once collected they test all equipment

equipment that could help raise vital

for safety and the viability of resale.

Asset Reuse Manager.

Air Ambulance (TCAA) save young

03 - DATA WIPE

The Children’s Air Ambulance is a

lives.

Destroy data contained in any form of

cross the country organisations

funds to help the national Children’s

media using Blancco binary data wiping

don’t have to? We aim to reuse as much of each donation as possible and recycle what we can’t.” – Sam Frost, TCAA, IT

national lifesaving high-speed transfer service – flying critically ill babies and

software.

children in clinically designed helicop-

led many companies to adapt and up-

04 - DESTROY

specialist care.

grade their IT equipment. For most, the

Destroy any data bearing media that

turnover of equipment is unavoidable,

cannot be wiped

The charity receives no government

to do with the old equipment and face

05 - CERTIFY

to raise the £3,500 needed for every mis-

confusion about the destruction of data

Receive tamperproof certificates for each

and potential recycling bills; that’s where

item the charity was able to data-wipe

the charity’s IT Asset Reuse department

along with a destruction report for any

can help.

additional HDD’s, these can be stored to

The ever-changing world of technology and an increase in hybrid working has

but teams are often unsure about what

ters from one hospital to another for

funding and relies entirely on donations sion. Your support will help to keep hope alive for these patients and their families.

Donated technical items can include

prove the safe destruction of your data.

PCs, laptops, all-in-ones, servers, tablets

Air Ambulance is a free, convenient, and

06 - REUSE

tings), desktop printers, widescreen

time-saving solution which helps the

Where applicable we refurbish equip-

charity to continue its lifesaving service.

ment ready for resale.

TCAA’s six-step IT Asset Reuse Process

“Corporate Social Responsibility is high

Donating IT equipment to the Children’s

on the agenda for many. With organi01 - LIAISE

sations reviewing the impact they have,

The TCAA team liaise with organisations

both environmentally and within the

offering a free collection service.

community, we are keen to work with organisations who have a large amount

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Data wiped to MOD, InfoSec level 5 standards.

To find out more about TCAA’s IT Asset Reuse Services, visit: www.childrensairambulance.org.uk, or call 0300 3045 999.

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HOW TRADE SHOWS LOOK AT BECOMING MORE SUSTAINABLE

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ccording to a recent report by Smash Hit Displays, data found that the conference and trade show industry is among one of the largest producers of waste; attendees generate approximately 600,000 tons of waste each year. Further to this, of the estimated 60 million people who attend trade events each year, each individual person generates approximately 20 pounds of waste, resulting in more than 1 billion pounds of waste annually.

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rade shows

clable materials, which can last for much longer, rather than just the duration of the show!

are a top priority for

Many shows try to embark on Sustain-

those looking to expand

able partnerships to ensure a greener

their market and con-

outlook is taken, with many trade show

nect with likeminded people within the

suppliers happily offering eco-friendly

industry. Trade shows can also be a great

options.

place to strengthen existing customer relationships, allowing many to put faces

Trade show exhibitor stands can also be

to names they ordinarily do business with made from sustainable materials. Many over the phone or via email. In terms of shows also employ contractors who marketing and networking, trade shows

promote eco-friendly practices when

are a major benefit, however, many of

building their exhibition stands and shell

these events are responsible for a vari-

schemes. Many companies offer envi-

ety of single-use, or throwaway items

ronmentally friendly exhibition displays,

which can result in a big pile up of waste,

using materials from a recycled source

particularly as many of these events are

that are 100% recyclable. Stands can

no small feat. Trade events attract a large

also be built from a variety of materials,

number of participants and visitors, usu-

such as wooden alternatives, and even

ally occupying large venues and can re-

cardboard.

quire a large amount of energy, resulting in a lot of waste being generated. However, as many look towards a clear sustainability objective, organisations look to present their products and services in the best and most sustainable way possible.

Here are just some ways that many shows and exhibitions are looking to embark on more sustainable initiatives, in which you as visitors or exhibitors can also partake.

While many use merchandise or promo products as a great way of increasing brand awareness and drawing people to their stand, some of these items can simply end up in the bin at the end of the day. When exhibitors are looking to create promo materials, it is important to choose carefully. Exhibitors could opt for biodegradable pens and reusable items, such as canvas bags, thermal mugs or water bottles made from recycled or recy28

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THE CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW INDUSTRY IS AMONG ONE OF THE LARGEST PRODUCERS OF WASTE; ATTENDEES GENERATE APPROXIMATELY 600,000 TONS OF WASTE EACH YEAR.” RWM show 2021 took the initiative to plant a tree for every exhibitor who joined the exhibiton to offset the carbon created from the show.

Some exhibitors may even incorporate climate-friendly elements, such as living walls, which not only are great for engaging visitors, but also are a great sustainable way to decorate.

Many trade shows are now looking to promote sustainable initiatives, including the venues they are held in. For example, the Business Design Centre, London, is the first Carbon Neutral venue in the UK. The venue is known for hosting the ‘Future of Utilities Summit’, ‘Sustainability Live’, ‘Rail Power’, ‘Surface Design Show’ and more. The venue is now carbon neutral, achieved through sending zero waste to landfill, using 100% renewable energy to power the building, and they are now looking at the next step in their sustainability journey to become Net Zero before 2030.

RWM 2021 participated in a “plant a tree” initiative, where they took the step to offset the carbon created from the building of the trade show. Once an exhibitor or sponsor joined RWM, a tree was planted in a dedicated space of woodland in the Lake District in their name.

Another way to also ensure your stand as an exhibitor is engaging but also eco friendly, is through the use of recyclable furniture. RWM show ensures that the carpet used throughout the NEC Venue for their show is repurposed and recycled once it has been used. For example, this

Smurfit Kappa, leading paper based packaging company, showcased their sustainable furniture at RWM 2022 show)

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GOING PAPER FREE IS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR CHOICES WHEN LOOKING TO TAKE A MORE SUSTAINABLE APPROACH.

year’s carpet was directly reused into

printed materials such as programs,

home and garden products such as

flyers, and business cards, and instead

bathroom mats, sofas, and armchairs.

opt for a mobile app or a digital option to prevent waste. You can find a variety of

Some exhibitors invest in recycla-

apps that can help you achieve what you

ble cardboard exhibition stands and

want at the show, whether it’s to capture

furniture for an eco-friendly display

visitor data or to simply network – there’s

throughout trade shows. All of these

an app for that!

can be recycled, reused or are biodegradable, so once a show has finished,

Many shows now deploy a sustainable

exhibitors won’t have to worry about

transport plan for those travelling to

waste.

the venue, such as promoting electrical charging bays, encouraging those with Going paper free is one of the most popular choices when looking to take a more

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electric vehicles to use them as a mode of transport to and from venues. Some venues also promote easy access to public

sustainable approach.

transport, which provides visitors with a

Many shows now-

more environmentally friendly mode of

adays get rid of

transportation.

GGR Group Host Industry Lifting Lead AP Group Open Day

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THE OPEN DAY BOASTED A LAYOUT TO DISCOVER ALL THE AMAZING MACHINERY THE COMPANY HAS TO OFFER IN FULL

GGR’s

open day took place on the 29th of September 2022, a special event to immerse yourself in the GGR culture, exploring their offices and workshop.

The business opened in 1995 as Glass Services, offering glass vacuum lifters for hire and is now one of the biggest lifting hire companies in the UK. The open day boasted a layout to discover all the amazing machinery the company has to offer in full, with some sneak peeks of brand new machines which have not yet

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been unveiled.

The event saw interesting presentations from some big partners of the company such as the CPA and Radius, who discussed their new Aviation lifting and the perks in comparison to the cranes, and GGR themselves discussing innovation and bespoke lifting solutions. The key topics were focused on many aspects of lifting, loading, lowering, training, people plant, vehicle interface, new and improved methods of working, and areas of innovation.

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Visitors had the opportunity to take

GGR is committed to helping customers

a tour inside the facility and view a

The Green range varies from:

to reduce their emissions during lifts. As

variety of product demonstrations,

•

a member of the Sustainability Supply

including GGR’s pioneering lifting

ferent vacuum lifters with capacities

Chain School, GGR has dedicated nearly

equipment, glass vacuum lifters,

that range from 70kg to 600kg. With

three decades to this mission. As a part

glazing robots and UNIC mini spider

cladding lifters that range in capacity

of this, GGR Group has a dedicated

cranes. Other innovative equipment

from 320-1000kg and a stone lifter

‘Green Lifting Range’.

range with 100-4600kg capacity, you

on display was the new Sky Robot

The vacuum lifter; there are 60 dif-

can be sure that you will have access

1500, electric and diesel telehandlers,

With over 90% of GGR Group’s range of

new overhang beams, and other

to the lifting equipment you need

lifting solutions being zero emissions,

specialist lifting equipment.

whilst still reducing your carbon

they are sure to have the perfect selection

emissions.

of equipment that is ideal for any project Around the showroom, you could

that is being completed in zero-emis-

find stands of businesses in partner-

sion or other clean zones. Legislation is

ship with GGR, Ainscough being

glazing robots with a variety of ca-

constantly changing, and more and more

one of them, promoting their new

pacities that range from 280-1400kg.

clean air zones are popping up. Because

crane with innovative features like

Glazing robots are the perfect solu-

of this, it is important for businesses to

moving the utility box at the back

tion to several different lifts, as with

keep up and make sure that they have the

of the crane so that it is much more

them, you could tackle inside-out

correct lifting equipment, regardless of

accessible - a modern design for 2022

glazing, curtain walling and more

any changes that may arise in the future.

with ease. They are all 100% battery

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•

GGR has a range of award-winning

powered, which will give you the

•

opportunity to work in enclosed or

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•

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cranes. They are fume-free and do

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•

The latest in Mini Spider Crane

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engineering, the UNIC battery

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ronments. Ideal for food processing

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plants and listed buildings, airports,

Carriers come with an automatic

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The world’s first electric telehandler, the F6.26 with a 2.6 maximum working capacity and a 5.9m maximum lifting height, gives users the best eco-friendly telehandler option in the UK. With up to a 6-hour battery life (depending on usage), the ability to opportunity-charge and a multitude of attachments available, this modern and effective telehandler can work in a wide variety of sectors and industries.

We want to thank GGR for the amazing opportunity given to be able to explore the machinery and find out more about the culture of the business.

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Recycle Week 2022: Let’s Get Real

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H

osted by national recycling

• One item in the bin can’t hurt, can

campaign Recycle Now, Recycle

it?

Week is an event celebrating all

• Recycling is so confusing, Isn’t it?

things recycling, which took place this year between 17-23 October. As

The mind behind the annual event,

governments, trade associations,

Recycle Now, is one of the citi-

retailers, brands and waste manage-

zen-facing brands managed by

ment companies come together for

WRAP, a charity working across six

the event, they try to realise their

continents with governments, busi-

joint goal of educating the public

nesses and citizens to create a world

on the need for recycling. Their

where resources are sourced and used

message this year? Let’s get real

sustainably, through product design,

about recycling.

waste minimisation, re-use, recycling and reprocessing of waste materials.

The event seeks to answer three of the following questions that arise most

First staged in 2004, Recycle Week is

often when it comes to recycling:

now the UK’s largest national annual recycling campaign. Last year, Recy-

• Does my recycling really make a

cle Week saw over 29 million digital

difference?

impressions, and 82% of people who

RECYCLE WEEK IS NOW THE UK’S LARGEST NATIONAL ANNUAL RECYCLING CAMPAIGN.....

LAST YEAR, 82% OF PEOPLE CHANGED THEIR BEHAVIOUR AS A RESULT OF SEEING RECYCLE WEEK 2021 CONTENT. “

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interacted with the event reported that they had changed their behaviour as a result of seeing Recycle Week 2021 content. Expectations for this year’s event were high.

This time, to shed light on things we can recycle that often get missed, Recycle Week built a giant hand-painted QR Code in Birmingham town centre out of recyclable items that people nationwide often forget to recycle, such as empty aerosols, perfume bottles, and clean foil. Once scanned, the sign takes people to Recycle Now’s website, answering common recycling questions and demystifying the process to the public. With their own Recycling Locator, information on contamination, and visualisations of how our recycling makes a difference, Recycle Now has all the information people could need to make smarter recycling decisions. Visitors can enter their location and the item they wish to recycle, and the website will recommend the most convenient way to do the recycling.

Iconic buildings across the UK, from the Blackpool Tower to Titanic Belfast, have also lit up in green in support of the event, and celebrities including former Olympic swimmer and keen environmentalist, Mark Foster, have joined the campaign as ambassadors to spread the message.

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“We’ve seen a lot of things come through – iPhones, wedding rings, money, pheasants. We’ve actually had a snake come through as well – a python,” shared a worker at a recycling centre, shedding light on the extent of the miscategorised waste that ends up in the centres. Watch Recycle Week’s video that takes you on a journey to what exactly happens after we drop our items in the recycling bin.

According to data shared by Recycle Now, recycling is now a widespread practice in households across the UK, with nearly 9 out of 10 regularly recycling. The nation already saves 18 million tonnes of CO2 a year by recycling, and talking about it more often is working – 52% of people across the UK say they recycle more items more often, compared to last year. Yet whilst 87% say they recycle everything that can be, the 72% UK average shows there is still work that needs to be done to reach our goals.

Alongside this, one of the key issues that has arisen with the increase in recycling rates is contamination.

Called ‘wishcycling’, the misguided belief that certain things should be recycled when they should not can

A SURVEY FROM EARLIER THIS YEAR SHOWS THAT 84% OF THE UK CONTAMINATES THEIR RECYCLING WITH MORE THAN ONE MATERIAL” 41

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ACCORDING TO DATA SHARED BY RECYCLE NOW, RECYCLING IS NOW A WIDESPREAD PRACTICE IN HOUSEHOLDS ACROSS THE UK, WITH NEARLY 9 OUT OF 10 REGULARLY

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lead to whole lorry-loads of rubbish

Furthermore, an astounding 80% of

becoming unrecyclable. The most

households put one or more things

common contaminants include

in the rubbish bin that could have

drinking glasses at 33%, followed by

been recycled, which is why the

food and drink foil pouches at 29%

public is being encouraged to use the

and toothpaste tubes at 26%. A sur-

Recycling Locator and check what

vey from earlier this year shows that

items are recycled at their local au-

84% of the UK contaminates their

thority, during Recycling Week and

recycling with more than one materi-

beyond.

al, with an average of four items that UK households recycle incorrectly.

Whilst recycling is done with good intentions, not doing it correctly can cause significant harm, highlighting the need for more nationwide informational campaigns such as Recycling Week.

To find out more about this years Recycle Week and how you can get involved next year, visit: https://wrap.org.uk/taking-action/ citizen-behaviour-change/recycle-now/recycle-week

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RWM & LETS RECYCLE LIVE 2022

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The return of RWM & LetsRecycle Live, the UK’s leading event for waste, resource, and sustainability professionals, saw over 12,000 visitors and over 500 exhibitors return to the NEC in Birmingham for an action-packed two days of waste management solutions, live action demonstrations and in-person networking. It took place from the 14th-15th September 2022 with a total of four halls and 10,000 m2 of outdoor space.

Featured in the mass of industry leading exhibitors were names such as: Blue Group, Doyle Machinery, Air Spectrum, BOMAG, CIWM, Fireward, Hiab, Kelly Tanks, Keenan Recycling, Tana Recycling Machinery, JCB, Reconomy Group, SENSONEO, Ulster Shredders, Ward Recycling and more. Also joining the exhibitor line-up was the launch of Future Waste Magazine!

With this year’s RWM and LetsRecycle Live co-locating for the first time at the

Birmingham NEC, the show was bigger than ever! This year’s show was spread across four indoor halls as well as a bustling outside area, which saw a variety of heavy machinery and recycling solutions, including the Doyle Machinery VZ 950

Titan Shredder. BOMAG showcased their BC 973 RB-5 landfill compactor, designed for use on landfill sites of all sizes. Also on site was the DOOSAN DX300 LC Hydraulic Excavator and DX 160W-7 Wheeled Excavator. JCB also

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had an impressive line-up of machinery on display at their stand. This included their JCB Waste Master, designed to innovatively tackle issues facing the waste and recycling sector, as well as wheeled loading shovels, telescopic handlers and electric forklift trucks also joining the line-up.

The Trucks in Action demonstration area, sponsored by Refuse Vehicle Solutions, allowed visitors to get “up close and personal” with the newest electric and low emission vehicles on the market helping to reach net-zero targets.

This year’s vehicles on show included refuse collection vehicles, skip, and hook loaders, street sweepers and grab loaders. This year’s participants in the line-up included Aebi Schmidt’s eSwingo 200+, a fully electric compact sweeper. Dennis Eagle also demonstrated the eCollect and Elite+ during the trucks in Action arena. Terberg Matec UK also joined the line-up with demonstrations of the Kerbloader EV and PBUV, with HIAB, Scarab Sweepers, and more also taking up the opportunity to demonstrate their new trucks in action.

The Live Demonstration Area, sponsored by Zappshelter, ensured there was plenty to see throughout the day, with Peter Haddock leading the demonstrations in the live demo area which showcased a range of machinery.

The Live Material Processing Demonstration brought a collection of machinery from different manufacturers together for three displays throughout the day for the duration of the show.

Visitors saw a variety of machinery such as shredders, balers, material handlers, wheeled loaders, and dust suppression equipment. Kicking off the demonstrations was the Terex Ecotec TWH 228, supplied by Warwick Ward Machinery, 46

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designed for more power, and reach in compact situations. The machine demonstrated its 129kW engine power, 30.6t max service weight and 13.2m max reach. CASE Construction were also found in the live demo area demonstrating their 621GXT wheel loader.

Also amongst the impressive machineries in the live demo area was the Willibald Shark V high speed shredder from Doyle Machinery. This was actually the first time the new machine has been shown off in the UK! The high-speed shredder also comes with a remote control to fur-

THE TRUCKS IN ACTION DEMONSTRATION AREA ALLOWED VISITORS TO GET “UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL” WITH THE NEWEST ELECTRIC AND LOW EMISSION VEHICLES ON THE MARKET HELPING TO REACH NET-ZERO TARGETS.”

ther enhance ease of use for the operator. The Shark V also boasts a built-in dust suppression, new Stage V engine.

Doosan also had two machines in the live area, the DL 420-7 Stage V wheel loader and DX160W-7 Wheeled Excavators. Also partaking in the live demonstration was the Solmec EXP DP5025, available from 8 to 12 metres reach, specifically developed for material handling and demonstrated such in the live area of RWM & LetsRecycle Live.

Back inside the show halls, the nine theatres ran a programme of speakers, committed to driving change in the waste and resource industry and covering important topics within the recycling and waste industries. Topics included combatting the impacts of waste crime, smart sustainable packaging, energy from waste, as well as women in resource and sustainability.

These seminars provided a platform for key industry knowledge sharing and learning.

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KEENAN RECYCLING’S 2022 FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND HYBRID VEHICLE REDUCES CO2 EMISSIONS BY 98%

has been a busy year for Keenan Recycling with its investment in its new hybrid vehicle which reduces CO2 emissions by 98%.

As the first day of RWM kicks off to a busy start, Future Waste editor, Kate Hutchison, sits down with Fergus Healy, Head of Strategic Development and Net Zero at Keenan Recycling, to get a first-hand account of the ideas and development behind its newest innovation.

Fergus Healy is one of the senior team of experts at Keenan. Fergus kicked off the conversation by giving some background to the company.

Future Waste sits down with Fergus Healy, Head of Strategic Development and Net Zero of national food waste recycling business, Keenan Recycling, as they unveil the first-of-its-kind hybrid vehicle at the RWM & LetsRecycle Live 2022 show.

FERGUS HEALY Head of Strategic Development & Net Zero at Keenan Recycling

“Keenan Recycling has been around for over 20 years now. It started as a composting business, it’s got a large facility in Scotland, composting food and green gardenwaste. Around ten to fifteen years ago, it started to get into the actual collection side of food waste recycling.

“We have expanded dramatically in the last three years from servicing just Scotland and its surrounding areas to now being the largest provider of food waste recycling nationwide. At Keenan Recycling, we take food waste from any business or sector that generates it, so, hospitality, restaurants, pubs, healthcare and hospitals, care homes, supermarkets, sporting arenas, wherever it may be, we can service it.

“We are a recycling business that solely focuses on food waste, in addition to collecting the waste we have a large dedicated de-packaging process that extracts value from the waste food. Organic materials recovered are then liquidised and blended forming a biofuel. This biofuel is then loaded into Anaerobic Digester tanks, in which it is broken down by micro-organisms over time. During this process, methane is produced through the activity of the colony or micro-organisms. This methane is extracted from the digester and is known as biogas. This biogas can be used for creating renewable electricity, cleaning up to biomethane and injecting into the gas grid, or even

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compressed and used in road transport.”

Fergus continued to discuss their ambitions for the future and their next innovation.

“Our aim is to take this to the next level and create a fully sustainable low-carbon food waste recycling business. To actually collect the food waste using a vehicle which is powered by a non-fossil fuel source. In this instance, hydrogen and HVO, which is a used cooking oil. Down the line, we’re aiming to have compressed biomethane vehicles, which will directly use the gas that’s being produced by the food waste to power the vehicle, allowing for a more circular approach which also drives greater resource productivity.”

When discussing the reasoning behind the choice of hydrogen and HVO powered vehicles Fergus adds: “We’re on a journey to becoming a net zero business by the end of this decade and a large part of that revolves around decarbonising our fleet. With this, there

is a whole range of alternative fuels that we’re looking at. This particular one is hydrogen and HVO powered, but there’ll be others coming and towards the end of the decade, we will probably look to battery and fuel cell electric vehicles as well. However, right now, we don’t think battery electric vehicles are necessarily the answer. There are various reasons for that. For example, the cost of the vehicle in a non-urban setting, how far can you travel on one charge cycle, the weight of the batteries and all sorts of things preclude you from using them more generally. However, we feel there are a variety of other options out there.”

With the hybrid vehicle being unveiled for the first time at the 2022 show of RWM, Fergus comments: “This hybrid vehicle is a new concept.

It’s an innovation because nobody has put hydrogen and HVO together before.

Although hydrogen technology exists, it’s never been configured in this way.

We are genuinely trailblazing here. The

WE’RE ON A JOURNEY TO BECOME A NET ZERO BUSINESS

BY THE END OF THIS DECADE... vehicle will be based in Aberdeen near a hydrogen refuelling site where we’ll trial it for six months in that location and, during that time, we’ll determine any obstacles, iron out any little details and then go from there.”

Fergus added: “We have a structured plan to assess all different components, including feedback from the driver.

There are some very real psychological

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issues surrounding someone driving a vehicle that’s got a flammable & explosive gas on the roof! Hence all logistical, operational and technical issues will be considered as part of that trial process.

We must also thank the team at Scottish Enterprise for their help and support in making our vision a reality” The UK is highly motivated in its move towards a net zero future by 2050 targets set out by The Climate Change Act, with many businesses looking towards striving towards a greener and cleaner future, and Keenan Recycling is taking a leap in the right direction on the road to net zero with its new hybrid vehicle.

WE WON’T BUY ANY MORE FOSSIL FUEL VEHICLES. FOR US, DIESEL IS A THING OF THE PAST.

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Fergus says: “What we’re excited about is being the first to develop this.

“We’re using hydrogen from a green hydrogen source, which is zero carbon and we’re using HVO, which is very low carbon. Those two things together give you almost a carbon-zero emissions vehicle. It is this combination which we feel is real innovation and we’re very excited about that. This also kick-starts our journey towards Net Zero, the first of many milestones that we’ll go through in the next five, six, or seven years.”

Reflecting on what the future may hold for Keenan Recycling, Fergus explains: “For me, our roadmap displayed on our stand really showcases the story.

“We’re going to see how this trial goes.

We’re pretty confident it’ll go well. Further down the line, we’ll get some more of these vehicles. Eventually, a fleet of gas-powered vehicles that will run on gas

from the anaerobic digestion process. We certainly won’t run any new fossil fuel vehicles. For us, diesel is a thing of the past. We’re trying to create a low-carbon, fully sustainable food waste collection model here. And that’s what this new hybrid vehicle is about. For Keenan, this is the starting pistol fired on that journey to a net zero future.”

About Keenan Recycling: Keenan Recycling collects food waste from the public and private sector organisations across the UK, and transforms it into compost, renewable electricity and gas, heat and fuel. Its ever-growing fleet of specialised food waste collection vehicles operate a 24/7, 365-day a year service, across 17 depots, offering private & public sectors clients an opportunity to segregate food waste for separate collection.

For more information, please visit https://www.keenanrecycling.co.uk/

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Based in Bentley, Doncaster, TANA Recycling Machinery (UK) Limited is the sole UK distributor for all Tana products. TANA (UK) Ltd was established in May 2016 and has been at the forefront of delivering unmatched versatility to the UK recycling industry.

TANA’s main role is to provide the sales, service, and maintenance for it’s Recycling Machinery, and the company has an array of machinery from slow speed Shredders, Landfill compactors, Trommels and Disc screens. TANA has the responsibility to make sure that all their customers’ machines are always well serviced and maintained, ensuring that there is little to no downtime for the companies that operate them.

Sales & Marketing Manager Brooklyn Walker commented, “The company slogan TANA From Waste to Value® is a symbol of Tana’s devotion to not only produce machinery that is unique in terms of its design and features, but also to provide our customers with solutions and services for improved productivity. Our mission is to improve our customers’ businesses and enable them to 52

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The TANA Shark Shredder is a mobile and extremely versatile waste shredder, suitable for both pre-shredding as well as shredding of industrial waste, demolition waste, tyres, mattresses and green waste, and it can be adapted to any desired piece size. For the best job, the TANA Shark 440DT Eco is capable of producing high torque with the best cutting power, and Tana recommends this model as it is the best multi-purpose shredder available, and is capable of tackling anything that is required of it.

TANA is also the first brand to devise a waste compactor specially built for the landfill market. The new TANA H-series is the result of long-term product development and proven solutions that offer excellent user benefits, and the compactors are equipped with unique features that set them apart from other compactors on the market.

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→ Continued from page 47:

Other eye-catching pieces of art on display include a replica Portuguese man of

Also featured in the RWM Exhibition

war jellyfish, a vital part of our ecosys-

was an art display entitled “The Art of

tem, as well as an octopus model made

Recycling” presented by Waste Care. The

up of recycled and unusual materials.

display featured incredible sculptures

There were also many awards to be

such as a recycled plastic shark model,

won at the show, with the excellence in

made up of 801 plastic milk bottles, used

innovation award being awarded to Hiab

to illustrate the importance of reducing

for the MOFFETT E5 NX eSeries, the

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million tonnes of plastic that ends up in

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excellence in innovation award included Aebi Schmidt, for the noiseless and carbon-free cleaning Schmidt eSwingo 200+ at this year’s show.

The impressive and advanced innovative machinery on display at the RWM exhibition made for a great return for both RWM and LetsRecycle Live, and the show will return in 2023 from 13th-14th September.

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KELLY TANKS: THE STORY SO FAR

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N THIS ISSUE OF FUTURE WASTE, MARK AND KELLY, DIRECTORS OF KELLY TANKS, TAKE US THROUGH THE STORY SO FAR AND THEIR AMBITIONS FOR THE FUTURE. In 2012, Mark Stubbs was running a successful contracting company specialising in land drainage when Kelly Bryant started as his administrator. Mark introduced Kelly to working with water, creating balancing ponds, dredging rivers, creating wetlands and wildlife habitat. It was during this time the pair developed a long-standing

relationship with the wildlife trust, further instilling in them the importance of protecting the environment, a value that has remained at the core of their business ever since.

Before this, Mark gained considerable experience working on pipelines in the UK, Russia and Southeast Asia.

It was here Mark began to appreciate the work that could be achieved using natural resources and teamwork. When the pipeline days came to an end, Mark returned to the UK and began his groundworks contracting company.

Mark’s determination and passion are evidenced not only by the successful businesses he runs, but also by the odds he overcame to build them. Having suffered a near fatal accident, Mark spent eleven months in hospital and

MARK’S DETERMINATION AND PASSION ARE EVIDENCED NOT ONLY

BY THE SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSES HE RUNS, BUT ALSO BY THE ODDS HE OVERCAME TO BUILD THEM. was told he would never work again.

Mark’s commitment, unwavering work ethic and conviction drove Mark to not only return to a working career but to excel in it, surpassing all expectations.

By the time Kelly joined, Mark was already harbouring ideas about introducing water treatment systems into

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his hire fleet. Kelly having also faced adversity, experiencing homelessness in her teenage years, was keen to prove her value. Crediting herself with resilience and compassion, she endeavoured to assist Mark in exploring new opportunities.

It was when a customer asked Mark if he was interested in buying a cylindrical water storage tank that things began to move forward. Mark accepted the tank, hoping that once refurbished it could be hired out. During the process of refurbishment Mark and Kelly began discussions about developing a water treatment system for use on construction sites. Their first ideas were to create a basic settlement tank and eventually, with some help, Kelly drew up a plan.

KELLY HAVING ALSO FACED ADVERSITY, EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN HER TEENAGE YEARS, WAS KEEN TO PROVE HER VALUE. CREDITING HERSELF WITH RESILIENCE AND COMPASSION, SHE ENDEAVOURED TO ASSIST MARK IN EXPLORING NEW OPPORTUNITIES. 59

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Over the next year Mark and Kelly built more tanks, all the while learning more about water treatment, onsite requirements, and the drawbacks of systems already on the market. They came to understand that sites wanted systems that were simple to set up, simple to use and simple to empty. With this in mind, the pair designed the ‘WTS’, a settlement tank that includes a cage to housing flocculant blocks to enable simple flocculation, an adjustable oil skimmer, a compartment for lamella/coalescing media to optimise settlement and a hopper bottom and dump valve to easily remove settled solids.

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THEY CAME TO UNDERSTAND THAT SITES WANTED SYSTEMS THAT WERE SIMPLE TO SET UP, SIMPLE TO USE AND SIMPLE TO EMPTY.

suspended solids, unfortunately they

treatment fleet from his contracting

solids, recycling the water and neutral-

found existing sacks were essentially

company and set up a new company.

ising the pH. Demand for Kelly Tanks

builders sacks with a felt liner sewn

The company was to be named Kelly

innovative and user-friendly systems

that quickly became blocked and

Tanks and Kelly was invited to become

grew and soon the brand was receiving

ineffective. Rather than give up on the

a director.

recognition.

created the ‘Adsorption Sack’, a sack

It wasn’t long before the pair realised

Kelly became a shareholder in 2017

specifically designed to enable solids to

the Adsorption sack could be used for

and the pair continued to add products

attach to the surface of the liner, even-

many purposes, one of which being the

and systems to their fleet. Mark and

tually becoming heavy enough to drop

retention and filtration of cementitious

Kelly went onto design pH treatment

into the sack leaving the liner clear to

particles in concrete wash water. After

systems that would proportionally dose

continue filtering.

much development, Kelly drew up

using a pH reducing liquid. They also

plans and the CWS Concrete Washout

discovered existing methods for re-

premise, the pair sourced a liner and

Interest for the systems quickly grew

was born. A cost-effective alternative to ducing pH levels were wasteful in their

and in 2013 they were asked to com-

skips & suction wagons, the CWS is a

overuse of C02 and so designed sys-

mission systems for J Murphy & Sons

‘plug & go’ system that allows concrete

tems that would only dose the required

and JN Bentley. At this point Mark

equipment and wagons to be safely

amount. This method can be found in

decided to separate the growing water

washed-off onsite by separating the

their GWS and HpC system, designed

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MARK AND KELLY CONSISTENTLY RELEASE NEW PRODUCTS EACH YEAR AND THEIR INNOVATIVE PRODUCT RANGE IS COMPLEMENTED

BY THEIR ONGOING COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENT QUALITY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE. to retain the solids and neutralise the pH of the water captured in Hydro demolition, and again in their Modular pH dosing systems.

Whilst their fleet has grown, so have their facilities and team (teamKT).

Now, almost ten years later, Kelly Tanks has become an industry leader in concrete washouts, boasting the UK’s largest hire fleet whilst continuing to supply water treatment systems worldwide. Mark and Kelly consistently release new products each year and their innovative product range is complemented by their ongoing commitment to excellent quality and customer service.

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hile heavy plant and machin-

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With a large proportion of fires originating from within the engine bay, more specifically, in and around the turbochargers and exhausts, these areas carry a potentially devastating risk to all businesses. Generating heat that is well over the temperature required for instant combustion, the engine bay flies a red flag 24/7. It only takes a machine that has not been cleaned or properly maintained to cause a devastating and costly fire. As well as destroying the asset, it is important to understand the additional destruction a fire can bring: • Safety of people • Total loss of the machinery • Bad press • Loss of revenue • Delay to work schedule • Risk of injury • Damage to the surrounding environment With the growing awareness and understanding of fire suppression, many 65

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THERE CONTINUES TO BE ONE AREA OF HIGH RISK THAT REMAINS A ‘REAL AND CREDIBLE THREAT’ TO BUSINESSES WITHIN MANY INDUSTRIES.

insurers are waking up to the benefits

tinguishing agent. In the event of a fire,

As an example of how our system has

that effective systems can offer both

the heat from the flame will burst the

protected machinery, our engineers had

customers and insurers alike. Many have

pneumatic detection tubing, causing the

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gone one step further by refusing to

pressure to drop, which release the sup-

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insure high-risk machinery unless fire

pressant agent. The initial knockdown

been a fire in the engine bay. Our system

suppression has been fitted. By way of

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encouragement, certain insurers are of-

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fering operators the advantage of lower

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to completely cool the hot surfaces. The

systems onto a shredder used to process

fees if they install a recognised and

combined effects of the agents ensure

wood. Throughout its working hours,

approved fire suppression system.

that the fire is extinguished and the risk

the machine experienced an accumula-

of reignition is reduced. Detecting the

tion of sawdust between the door and

Our detection system consists of a

fire in under 5 seconds ensures that even

the engine bay. A piece of molten metal

pneumatic detection tube (which is

when a fire occurs, the asset is capable of

had become encased in the 6 inches of

routed around the hazard areas) and a

returning to full operation once the fire

sawdust, causing the fire to start. Even

predefined discharge network (various

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ed almost immediately. No damage was caused to the machine, allowing the business to still operate as normal with no downtime. During these current times, to order new plant machinery the lead time could be months. By having our Fireward fire suppression system fitted, it saved the owner hundreds of thousands of pounds and the risk of catastrophic consequences to the business.

Our industry-leading dual agent system is the perfect solution to protect heavy plant and machinery used within a variety of industries. Dual agent systems are an outstanding fire suppression method due to the combined benefits of dry powder and wet chemicals in one solution. The dry powder provides rapid-fire knockdown and excellent coverage, while the wet chemical has significant cooling properties.

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IT IS NOT ENOUGH TO SIMPLY INSTALL A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM THAT WORKS. is for our heavy plant and machinery fire suppression systems, tried and tested in the harshest of environments to prove their capabilities and performance under vigorous testing conditions. Reacton Fire Suppression (our manufacturers) achieved the highest possible score with an A + rating. Reacton supply systems to Fireward from their UK based warehouse, which is recognised by Made In Britain, ISO 9001:2015, and other global-

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ly recognised approvals. The systems are

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BIFFA’S

LTI rate has fallen by 300% over ten years one of the best in sector.

Biffa, the UK’s leading sustainable waste and recycling firm, is launching a new health and safety platform that will be a “game-changer” in how it manages risk.

Already the recipient of a full Five Star rating from the British Safety Council, and with an improving lost-time injury rate, the company says nothing is more important than the health and safety of its key workers, customers, contractors and the public.

Biffa employs around 10,000 people and collects waste from thousands of businesses and millions of households across the UK each day.

As part of its ongoing digital transformation, Biffa has made a significant investment to introduce EcoOnline – the class-leading online platform for managing risk and health and safety –

Safety Director, said: “Nothing is more of our key workers, whether they’re tial waste and recycling services right across the UK, or office staff working hard behind the scenes.

“It is also vital we help keep our customers, contractors and members of the public safe too.

“EcoOnline is a real game-changer. It will revolutionise the way we manage risk across the business and follows the launch of our Safer Together programme in 2020 that centres on an interdependent approach, working collectively to ensure the safety of our people and those we work with.

AS PART OF ITS ONGOING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION, BIFFA HAS MADE A SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT TO INTRODUCE ECOONLINE

across its whole delivery portfolio.

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“The system will be available on

data that will help us make informed

tored, making it easier for users to lo-

people’s hand-held devices and mobile

decisions.”

cate and understand safety guidelines.

phones and can be used by everyone, from front-line operatives right

Biffa’s lost-time injury rate has fallen by “Consistent and regular reporting is

through to the Executive team.

300% over a ten-year period, making

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it one of the best performing organi-

mitment to full transparency, and the

“The platform makes it even easier

sations in its sector. Biffa has set itself

latest software can simplify incident

to report hazards, near misses and

a target of reducing LTIs by a further

management to help ensure that the

incidents, and will present the infor-

50% by 2030.

company can continue to protect its employees.

mation, accurately and quickly. It gives us an immediacy we didn’t have before,

Biffa will begin building the EcoOn-

and a much greater insight into what’s

line platform in November, with a

“Biffa is leading the charge in reduc-

going on in the business, turning that

launch date in early 2024.

ing workplace safety incidents, and I’m looking forward to seeing how

information into predictive

BIFFA’S LOST-TIME INJURY RATE HAS FALLEN BY 300% OVER A TEN-YEAR PERIOD, MAKING IT ONE OF THE BEST PERFORMING ORGANISATIONS IN ITS SECTOR.

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Göran Lindö, CEO of EcoOnline,

our innovative technology can help

said: “This is a crucial first step in

take them to the next level with a

Biffa’s transformation towards a more

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access to key information.”

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RECOUP CONFERENCE CEMENTS ITS PLACE AS THE ONE TO BEAT – YET AGAIN! Plastics recycling charity, RECOUP, again proves its position as the number one conference in the plastics recycling and resources sector with another outstanding day of debate and presentations.

S

tuart Foster, CEO, of RECOUP in

his address highlighted that “we live in a world demanding better environmental protection, circularity and sustainability whilst wanting to hold on to consumerism, low cost, convenience, growth and economic prosperity.” Foster reiterated that RECOUP, would continue to deliver the organisation’s aims with balance, integrity and evidence. He continued to announce that Morrisons was the latest company to join RECOUP and “if you are thinking of supporting RECOUP, now is the time.”

Tom Heap, of ‘Costing the Earth’ and BBC’s ‘Countryfile’ commented that it was an interesting time both politically and legislatively. Heap referred to the importance of legislation in relation to plastics recycling and resources.

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With Heap’s direction, plastic packag-

saging and ‘wish’

ing tax, tray-to-tray recycling, invest-

recycling causing

ment in chemical recycling, feed-

contamination

stock quality and circular economy

and a call for the

principles were debated. All speakers

harmonisation of

repeated previous conference calls to

labelling.

increase and improve collaboration.

“the challenge with plastics in the environment is the issue gets bigger as plastics get smaller. Just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean it isn’t there.”

Paula Chin, Hayley Lloyd-House, Head of Cor-

Senior Policy Advisor – Consump-

porate Affairs and Sustainability at

tion at WWF set the scene in session

Nestlé Waters (UK) Ltd highlighted

two by stating that it was important

the positive joint work with RECOUP

that the sector use the “right material,

and drew attention to the ‘The 5 -pillar

in the right place and with the right

strategy’ aimed to Reduce, Re-use, &

approach.” Chin highlighted products

Refill, Redesign and Rethink behav-

such as disposable vapes and ques-

iours.

tioned why such products are placed on the market when there is clearly no

The panel debated the lack of consist-

end-of-life solution. Chin once again

ency in kerbside plastics collections

called on the delegates to appreciate

and communications as well as UK

that the only way forward was to

recycling capacity. With mixed mes-

reduce consumption.

Rowan Byrne, Marine Plastics Global Lead at Mott MacDonald commented on the issue of plastics in the natural environment particularly rivers and oceans, “to manage something you have to measure it” however, “the challenge with plastics in the environment is the issue gets bigger as plastics get smaller. Just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean it isn’t there.” Byrne further highlighted that perhaps there should be a ban on wet wipes.

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RECOUP launched a number of

The afternoon panel was chaired by

reports and projects at the event:

In the meantime, be sure to check

Sara Banning, Innovation Lead from

out RECOUP’S upcoming webinar

Innovate UK – UKRI. The panel • A Best Practice Guide for UK Plastics

called for the importance of data to

Recycling Communications

be used for accountability, the need for clear government signals and

• Recyclability by Design 2023 and case

policies for reuse and prevention tar-

studies highlighting the importance of

gets, a mindset shift towards circular

recyclability basic principles, material

economy and the common theme of

substitution concerns and work in

the day, collaboration.

the area of bacon and meat packaging.

Recoup’s conference will return next year on Thursday 28th September

• ESA Quality Standard for Recycled Plastics Federation, Recycling Associa-

For more information about

tion and RECOUP, to define a quality

RECOUP, the work they do and

standard for post-consumer recycling.

how to join please contact www.recoup.org.

www.recoup.org

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THE BIG

SUSTAINABLITIY EXPO Despite economic challenges, organisations still Invest time in leading UK Sustainability Expo

T

The Big Sustainability Expo was designed back in 2015 to serve organisations in support of their sustainability, environmental management and corporate social responsibility strategies.

This year, sustainability has never been higher on the corporate agenda, as organisations wake up to their environmental responsibility and what it means for their future, which is also a vital part of their sustainable economic model.

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With the UK and indeed, the world, facing unprecedented economic challenges, businesses could be forgiven for considering kicking their environmental agendas into the long grass. However, if The Big Sustainability Expo’s 7th-year run is anything to go by, this is most certainly not the case. We caught up with the organisers, Lynda Daniels and Anita Potten, just days after the Expo took place to gauge their thoughts on why

This year’s Sustainability Expo featured

businesses are attending.

over 100 different exhibition stands, all of which pledged to support the efforts

“Feedback from our delegates on the day

of businesses as they navigate their

was loud and clear,” they told us. A rocky

own corporate sustainability strategies.

financial climate is one of the reasons we

Helping to catapult projects which lead

are here in search of the solutions and

to carbon reduction that will only serve

experts that will help us tackle issues

to help our planet, this year’s showcased

such as waste in all its many forms, in

the latest products, services, technolo-

order to avoid unnecessary expenditure.

gies and innovations making their mark

“Yes, it’s about the planet and playing

today. This year’s expo also featured a

our part,” they are keen to add, “but this

range of education workshops, as well as

agenda really does save money too, and

leading experts from across the country,

that is another reason we are supported

a bigger than ever Speaker Platform, and

within our organisation.”

much more!

EXPERTS CAN ADVISE US HOW TO TACKLE SUCH ISSUES AS WASTE IN ALL ITS MANY FORMS, IN ORDER TO AVOID UNNECESSARY EXPENDITURE”.

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REDUCING COMMERCIAL CARBON IMPACT IS AS BUOYANT AND AS

NECESSARY AS EVER

“To name just a few highlights on the

Alongside this, Pearce Compaction,

for that business only to refurbish it and

show floor this year, we were pleased

from Dorset, provides a circular econo-

send it back out again as good as new.”

to host the Environment Agency as

my approach to compacting and baling

“Overall, we were delighted by the types

they featured their Preventing Plastic

equipment in this year’s expo. They both

of organisations that came through

Pollution project,” the organisers shared.

sell and hire their UK-manufactured

the door again this year,” they summa-

“We were also keen to showcase a new

machinery, maintain it, and they will

rised. “We knew our numbers would

partnership between ThinkCarbon

take it back at the end of its useful life

be reduced with an unscheduled bank

and Wastetrade - an artificial intelli-

holiday in the same week, but once again,

gence-based carbon analysis tool de-

professionals from large corporations to

signed to minimise the carbon footprint

SMEs and the public sector joined us and

of the waste sector and introduce more

proved that reducing commercial carbon

environmentally conscious practices into

impact is as buoyant and as necessary as

the industry. Of course, there is also the

ever.”

issue of disposing of unwanted items within our businesses, and exhibitor,

The Big Sustainability Expo are already

Renewed Store, tackles this on our behalf

working towards their 2023 goals, and

by taking unwanted IT equipment and

the Expo will open its doors once again

refurbishing it to BSI standards in order

on October 3rd.

to offer it back into the marketplace with a 40% cost saving over buying new.

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To find out more, visit: www.southernsustainability.co.uk

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W

ith our current climate

crisis, going green has never been more popular. With everyday items regularly stored in some variation of plastic container, you’d think that these containers would be easy to recycle, but this is not always the case. It is important to know what to do with these containers when we’re done using the product contained inside.

Some everyday items can be easily recycled, such as: • Chocolate and biscuit tubs and trays • Dishwasher tablet / washing capsule tubs • Non-black plant pots • Pots, tubs e.g. yogurt, soup, butter and ice cream • Trays or punnets, e.g. raw or cooked meat trays, Microwaveable ready meal bowls/containers, take-away trays and fruit & veg trays Always check that your plastic food storage containers and lids are embossed with the recycling symbol before putting them in the recycling bin. The universal recycling symbol consists of three arrows in the shape of a triangle.

There is usually a number inside, so if you see a 1 or 2, then you’ll be able to recycle the container. Most recycling programmes also accept number 5, however, if you’re unsure, check with your local recycling service.

However, some containers aren’t as easily recycled and can end up causing issues when trying to dispose of them.

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CONTAINERS: REPURPOSE OR RECYCLE?

CONTAINERS ARE THE MAIN SOURCE OF PLASTIC WASTE, AND IN THE UK ACCOUNTS FOR NEARLY 70% OF OUR PLASTIC WASTE Containers such as large plastic storage boxes or Tupperware are not allowed in your kerbside recycling bin. Instead,

These include:

While some brands are scrapping con-

there are alternative recycling ideas that

•

Pot noodle – Pot noodle decided to

tainers all together, while this may not

you can do with these everyday items

ditch its famous pot container for

be possible for all, other brands such as

such as plastic water bottles, milk

the first time in its 40-year history,

Dove and Lenor washing liquid are also

cartons and shampoo bottles.

and branded its new - Lost the pot,

looking to reduce the size of containers

Pot noodle. The new product was

and therefore the plastic used to make

Many storage containers can be upcycled

made with the idea to make the

them by cutting the weight of packaging

and can be used for a variety of purpos-

snack more environmentally friend-

through better and lighter designs and

es. For example, you can use containers

ly, by removing the hard plastic pots.

ultra-concentrated formulas meaning less packaging is needed.

stationery and crafts, or even fill them with soil to grow small indoor plants.

•

SMOL washing capsules have opted to ditch all plastic containers and

If you want to purchase a plastic storage

Containers and packaging are the main

wrappers and instead post their

container, there are many different

source of plastic waste, and in the UK

tablets direct to the buyer in one

options that you can make in a conscious

accounts for nearly 70% of our plastic

recyclable cardboard box. The dish-

effort to reduce your plastic usage. You

waste. Some main supermarkets such as

wash plastic-free packs took over a

could opt to buy a container made from

Tesco, M&S Aldi and Lidl are attempting

year to develop and any branding

recycled materials such as recycled con-

to take it one step further and eradicate

on the packaging has been printed

tainers constructed from materials like

them from many of their products or

using vegetable-based inks.

old car batteries. This small but adapt-

Oral B, Sensodyne, Aquafresh and

able change can contribute to everyone

to a minimum. Some household brands

Corsadyl scrapped the cardboard

taking the small step to reduce their

are losing their containers all together,

box that toothpaste and mouthwash

carbon footprint and contribute to the

in an attempt to reduce packaging and

products are usually packaged and

reduction in plastic waste.

container waste as well as their carbon

sold in.

reduce plastic packaging and containers

•

footprint.

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