Resource Revolution 2013
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The winners 11/12
BEYOND ZERO WASTE ACHIEVEMENT - DS Smith Recycling
DS Smith Recycling has made a commitment to achieve zero waste and has built a
network of more than 500 reprocessors to recycle the different materials collected
over the past two years. It collects and processes 5.4 million tonnes of paper every
year and has diverted a further 250,000 tonnes of other recyclate from landfill
each year, including plastics, metals, WEEE and glass. The company has reduced
the number of general waste collections by 11,538 across its customer base.
What the judges said:
This entry put the waste hierarchy at the heart of its operations, building a real
relationship with the customer to encourage more holistic thinking. They said: "They
don't just produce the same old solutions, but spend time asking the customer a better
question. This means that they get a better answer."
LAWR's Barry Westhead (centre) accepts DS Smith
Recycling's award from Resource Association's Ray
Georgeson (left) and host Oliver Heath
What the winners said:
"This award is a great endorsement for all the hard work that has gone into delivering a truly zero-waste-to-landfill solution across
all of our operations. Our commitment to applying a closed loop approach to as many materials as possible truly sets us apart in the
industry and winning this award validates our groundbreaking approach."
Mathew Prosser, commercial director, DS Smith Recycling
Shortlisted companies:
• DS Smith Recycling • Kompost • John Lewis • MITIE • Re:Sourcing UK • Taylor Wimpey and RSK
