Recycling
Buxton Water launched its Recycle On the Go pilot project in Buxton, the Peak District, in July 2010. The campaign aims to increase recycling out of home in Buxton, the home of our factory, and reduce volumes of waste going to landfill.
The pilot project was launched with 21 recycling stations around the town. Each recycle station has three sections: one for general waste, one for cans and one for plastic bottles.
Recycling rates of plastic bottles in the UK are 46% which means 54% are going to landfill. Buxton Water takes its commitment to the environment very seriously. We want to help educate consumers on the importance of recycling and make recycling easier so it will help consumers recycle more.
Ongoing Commitment
As part of its ongoing commitment to the environment, Buxton Water is committed to decreasing the amount of plastic used in its bottles. We currently produce one of the lightest 50cl bottles available in the UK. In addition, our bottles are 100% recyclable and 100% of our packaging waste at the Buxton factory is recycled.
Recycle On the Go has received very positive support and feedback from the people of Buxton and following the success of the pilot we are extending the scheme with up to 15 new stations in 2011. The stations collect all plastic bottles (coloured, HDPE) and cans and our vision is to reach zero landfill for bottles and cans in Buxton.
More Through Education
Whilst there has been a sizeable increase in recycling since 2001, more can be done to educate consumers and support local councils in establishing suitable recycling facilities. We closely worked with High Peak Borough Council and Recoup (RECycling Of Used Plastics), the UK’s leading authority on plastics, packaging and recycling, to create and launch the pilot and continue to seek their advice and guidance on next steps.