Greenham Sustainability Report 2022

PPE Recycling At Greenham, our customers have access to a PPE recycling service that helps to prevent worn and disused PPE from entering landfill. We can offer 240L or 1100L secure, lockable units or 16kg sacks that are collected on a regular basis from customer locations by our recycling partner. Their fleet are unbranded, GPS tracked and CCTV monitored for maximum security, with a certificate of destruction provided so customers can be assured that any branded PPE and workwear is handled appropriately through the waste management process. Our PPE Recycling service can accept all head-to-toe PPE and workwear, with the exception of used face masks, via the same container provided it is not contaminated with any substances controlled by COSHH regulations. Once collected, the waste is separated into three tiers, with energy recovery being considered a last resort for PPE collected via our recycling partner. Tier 1 is the primary and preferred route for recycled clothing, where the material is able to be rewoven for future manufacturing of new garments. Tier 2 is the secondary route for recycling materials back into a range of difference products such as insulation, partition walls and sound boarding. Any remaining waste that is currently non-recyclable is then sent for energy recovery (RDF) or melted to create polyester fabrics. Tier 3 is the last route to avoid landfill, if the two above are not possible. Any remaining waste that is currently non-recyclable is sent for energy recovery(RDF) or melted to create polyester fabrics.

What can go in the unit?

YES

Hi-Vis

Trousers

Coats/Jackets

Gloves

Polo Shirts

Footwear*

Hard Hats*

*Recycling hard hats and footwear require additional intervention to sort and recycle so if you need these items as part of your recycling collections, please let us know at point of signing up.

NO

General Waste

Liquids

Sharps

Food Waste

Batteries

Metal Products

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2022 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

Protecting People Everyday