At a time when we all need to be doing our bit to help combat climate change, vibrant West Norfolk pub and hotel Ffolkes, is bolstering its commitment as an environmentally conscious business by doing more with its waste. A new partnership with Anglian Waste Recycling will see Ffolkes increasing its recycling rates and divert waste from landfill.
The 23-bedroom hotel in Hillington, which also has three spa cabins, restaurant and a crazy golf course, approached waste management company Anglian to help provide a more sustainable way to dispose of their commercial waste. Tom Oakley, managing director at Ffolkes, explained: “As a business, we take our environmental responsibilities very seriously. We wanted to find a way to increase the amount of waste we recycle and also to know more about where our waste actually ends up.” Anglian conducted a waste audit to review Ffolkes’ current waste streams and identify opportunities to recycle more. This included the introduction of dedicated food bins alongside bins for dry mixed recycling, glass and refuse. Ffolkes now has 22 bins on-site, with the contents brought back to Anglian’s facility in Attleborough to be processed, with zero being sent to landfill. Food waste collected will be sent for anaerobic digestion – a process which produces bioenergy (gas) for local homes in Norfolk. As part of the partnership, Anglian provided training for the entire Ffolkes team to help them understand what can be recycled and what happens to the waste collected. Bespoke stickers were also produced to make it as easy for materials to be put in the correct bins. A monthly report will highlight how much has been recycled, giving Ffolkes an opportunity to work with Anglian to benchmark progress and identify where this can be increased further. Jamie Parker, key account manager at Anglian, said: “We are delighted to be working with Ffolkes to help them recycling more and divert their waste from landfill. It has been great to work with the team – they have been really engaged throughout the whole process, from identifying their initial waste requirements to getting everyone onboard with the day-to-day use of each bin.” Tom Oakley, managing director at Ffolkes, added: “”As a business, we are committed to reducing our environmental impact and are passionate about discovering new ways to contribute positively to the environment. We are focussing on improving our recycling practices and increasing awareness of where our waste goes, with the goal of extending these efforts to Ffolkes’ sister properties: Byfords and The Pigs.” Anglian Waste Recycling offers a free waste audit for businesses looking to achieve their sustainability goals, reduce the impact of waste on the environment and save money. To find out more, see www.anglianrecycling.co.ukhttp://www.anglianrecycling.co.uk