Bywaters
Company Profile
Bywaters is a leading recycling and waste management company serving London and the South East since 1952. We provide a comprehensive range of tailor-made recycling and waste management solutions to all types of businesses.
We take our environmental responsibilities very seriously, demonstrated by our Environmental Management System certified to ISO14001:2004. We are signatories to the Mayor's green procurement code and a principal sponsor of London Remade who are committed to closing the loop in London.
We are based in east London so our customers' waste is dealt with locally. We are continually looking at ways to improve our environmental performance and are currently investigating the transport of waste by water and the harvesting of rainwater with which to wash our vehicles.
Business Benefits
- The company has increased its tendering prospects by marketing its environmental achievements, and has safeguarded existing contracts by demonstrating continual improvement.
- Cost savings of approximately £3,000 per year have been identified for energy use through simple measures such as changing electricity suppliers and monitoring energy consumption.
- Further cost savings are expected as a result of the environmental improvements being made.
- General environmental awareness training was delivered to every member of staff, resulting in a better appreciation of environmental issues.
- Employment of a full-time Environmental Manager to lead environmental management system (EMS) implementation and subsequent ISO 14001 accreditation.
Environmental Benefits
Improvements in storage facilities and systems have created a reduced risk of pollution incidents occurring, which is beneficial to the environment and reduces the risk of prosecution for Bywaters.
Comprehensive in-house recycling schemes at each of the four sites from which Bywaters operate have lead to a reduction in waste requiring disposal.
What our clients say
Obtaining a Green Mark Award for three of our sites has helped greatly in increasing awareness of environmental matters throughout the workforce, and has been a useful stepping stone to ISO 14001certification.
Website: http://www.bywaters.co.uk
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