Reduce… Re-use… Recycle. Working with NISP to Reduce Environmental Impact Dave Gill H,S&E Manager Welcome & introduction.

Overview Our purpose built site produces in excess of 40,000 tonnes of printed paper each year. 18 acre site in Midsomer Norton consisting of 5 factories & warehouse. Label facility in Farrington Gurney.

Product range including: A4 sheets. Fan-folded Single Part Forms. Multi Part Data-Mailers. Labels. Transactional Print. Security Products. Laser Reels. Huge growth in reels last 10 years – now account for 25% of business.

Presentation of Laser Reels Cardboard cores are used to support and protect the printed reels during transit. A total of 24,000 were used in 2009 – that’s 48 tonnes. Use of cores x 2 per pallet. Current source = reuse some of our own, buy in the rest.

The Challenge To reduce the number of cores purchased and reduce cost. After contacting NISP a possible solution was explored. First joined NISP in 2005. Met Vish earlier this year. Discussed cores, 1st contact made within two weeks.

The Symbiosis Three producers of waste cores identified. Contacts arranged. Sample cores assessed for suitability. Storage and collection agreements reached. A waste contractor. A carpet sales co. User of stretch wrap.

The Result Less raw material use. Reduced cost. Removal of 15 tonnes used cardboard from landfill. 7,500 cores = 15 tonnes.

More Good News… We also collect the used cores from our customers so they can be re-used time and again until finally going for recycling.

Summary With help from NISP we’ve been able to: REDUCE the amount of raw material purchased. RE-USE unwanted waste streams from third parties. RECYCLE at end of life. Also reducing packaging waste obligation.

Thank you Any Questions?