Nottingham based Wastecycle has been awarded the Carbon Trust Standard for the second time in recognition of its commitment to reducing carbon emissions.
Wastecycle is one of only a handful of recycling companies to hold the certification. During this time the company has saved a total of 79,667 tonnes of CO2.
This reduction has been achieved through the implementation of a number of carbon reducing initiatives including an increase in refuse derived fuel production which reduces the amount of waste being sent to landfill, this alone has saved 26,400 tonnes of CO2 over the past two years. The company has also introduced a glass recovery scheme with the council and has increased its manufacture of products from waste which includes secondary aggregates.
Low energy light bulbs have also been installed across both sites and solar panels fitted at the Wesley Street plant in Leicester.
The Carbon Trust Standard is awarded to organisations that can demonstrate that they measure, manage and reduce their carbon emissions year on year.
Since it launched in 2008 the Carbon Trust Standard has awarded more than 1,000 certifications and the total footprint certified is now 220 million tonnes of carbon dioxide. The Carbon Trust recently celebrated its fifth anniversary and Wastecycle was amongst invited guests at a reception to mark this at the House of Lords.
Daniel Shearstone, construction development manager at Wastecycle said; “As a large recycling company we take our environmental responsibilities very seriously and have implemented a number of measures to improve our sustainability through reducing carbon emissions. We’re delighted to have this commitment recognised with the Carbon Trust Standard, it sends a clear message to our clients, suppliers and staff that we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.”
