03 FEBRUARY 2014www.thecourier.co.uk
Scotland firms get help with recycling rules
Edited by : AL CIRCLE
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Hundreds of organisations across Scotland have been helped to set up recycling schemes to comply with new regulations.
Since the start of the year businesses have been required to separate all waste metal, plastic and card for recycling.
The Every Can Counts programme, which focuses on recycling aluminium, said it has helped 332 Scottish organisations become compliant with the regulations.
The free scheme is funded by drinks can manufacturers and the recycling industry. It is also supported by Zero Waste Scotland and soft drinks manufacturers like AG Barr.
Remaking cans from recycled aluminium can cut greenhouse gas emissions, according to the project.
Iain Gulland, director of Zero Waste Scotland, said: "Ensuring businesses are informed about the new regulatory requirements for recycling, are compliant and reap the associated benefits, is a key focus for us.
"Under the Waste (Scotland) Regulations, all businesses and organisations in Scotland must separate their waste metal, as well as waste plastic, glass, paper, card, and in some cases food, for recycling, and Every Can Counts is a perfect complement to that.
"Increasing our drinks can recycling rates holds both environmental and economic benefits, and it's great to support the recycling industry in driving this forward."
Andrew McFarlan, of Every Can Counts, wants more businesses to take part in the scheme.
He said: "The response we've had from organisations across Scotland has surpassed our expectations, and it's really satisfying to see the positive level of interest and support for the programme so far.
"We're urging more businesses to take advantage of the free services on offer to ensure they're meeting the new regulations.
"We all know that recycling makes sense - it cuts down waste, saves energy and natural resources.
"By recycling more, businesses and local authorities can significantly reduce their impact on the environment and Scotland can take a major step towards achieving its zero-waste ambitions."
Since the start of the year businesses have been required to separate all waste metal, plastic and card for recycling.
The Every Can Counts programme, which focuses on recycling aluminium, said it has helped 332 Scottish organisations become compliant with the regulations.
The free scheme is funded by drinks can manufacturers and the recycling industry. It is also supported by Zero Waste Scotland and soft drinks manufacturers like AG Barr.
Remaking cans from recycled aluminium can cut greenhouse gas emissions, according to the project.
Iain Gulland, director of Zero Waste Scotland, said: "Ensuring businesses are informed about the new regulatory requirements for recycling, are compliant and reap the associated benefits, is a key focus for us.
"Under the Waste (Scotland) Regulations, all businesses and organisations in Scotland must separate their waste metal, as well as waste plastic, glass, paper, card, and in some cases food, for recycling, and Every Can Counts is a perfect complement to that.
"Increasing our drinks can recycling rates holds both environmental and economic benefits, and it's great to support the recycling industry in driving this forward."
Andrew McFarlan, of Every Can Counts, wants more businesses to take part in the scheme.
He said: "The response we've had from organisations across Scotland has surpassed our expectations, and it's really satisfying to see the positive level of interest and support for the programme so far.
"We're urging more businesses to take advantage of the free services on offer to ensure they're meeting the new regulations.
"We all know that recycling makes sense - it cuts down waste, saves energy and natural resources.
"By recycling more, businesses and local authorities can significantly reduce their impact on the environment and Scotland can take a major step towards achieving its zero-waste ambitions."
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