Recycling the right way could help your facility drive efficiency and cut costs
With 75% of warehouse and logistics businesses facing pressure from customers to improve the sustainability of their operations (1), investing in better waste management systems is a must for the sector who want to meet expectations.
ONE OF the biggest barriers to upgrading to better waste and recycling systems is the misconception that it’ll be a costly endeavour. In fact, investing in the right recycling systems for each area of your facility can actually save you money in the long run.
By considering the commercial and environmental implications of poor waste management before the busy periods hit, you could see significant waste and cost savings.
How much could your business save? In a bid to fulfil their aspiration of becoming the “greenest delivery service on the planet” DPD, one of Europe’s leading parcel groups, installed modular recycling systems across various sites. The result? Not only did the business recoup their investment within a year but they also took their recycling efficiency rate to over 90% at sites where stations were installed. What’s more, they now divert over 500 tonnes of waste every year to the circular economy rather than going to general waste disposal, saving the organisation 27% of costs. Read the full case study here.
In just 90 seconds, you can get an indicative waste and cost saving for your venue using RCP’s free recycling audit tool. Answer just six simple questions to start your journey to better recycling here.
Source:
- European Logistics & Supply Chain Sustainability Report, researched by Analytiqa
