Oadby Plastics, one of the UK’s largest independent plastics suppliers, has announced it has reached carbon neutral waste and reduced single-use plastics through a structured recycling strategy.
The Leicester-based company, which supplies both semi-finished plastics and custom-machined parts via a national branch network, said it has returned more than 1,100 tonnes of production waste to industry since the start of 2023.
As part of its wider sustainability initiative, Oadby Plastics also claimed to have achieved 99 per cent landfill diversion through a partnership with tech-focused waste management company Envirovue.
Since the collaboration began in August 2024, Envirovue has implemented a strategy to track, manage and reduce waste across production and facilities, while the supplier continues to deliver products to its clients.
Envirovue, based in Lancashire, is said to have processed more than 450t of waste that has been tracked, transported and processed across multiple sites, according to the company.
Reducing inefficiencies
Jack Tipper, quality and environmental manager at Oadby Plastics, said: “While we always strive to maximise material yield and process efficiency to minimise waste, computer numerical control manufacturing is a process that naturally generates a lot of waste.
“However, working with Envirovue has enabled us to have detailed insight into waste streams, giving us the power to reduce inefficiencies and ensure our waste management is fully aligned with our sustainability goals.
“Achieving carbon neutral waste is an important milestone and one we’re proud to build upon as we continue to invest in sustainability initiatives.
“We’re also pleased that our offsets are used to fund various corporate social responsibility projects in developing nations, from education and healthcare to wildlife preservation and clean energy.”
Oadby Plastics is also working to reduce energy-related emissions and uses renewable energy systems to generate power, in a bid to further cut its carbon footprint.
Emma Cooke, operations director at Envirovue, added: “It’s fantastic to work with Oadby Plastics, a great example of a business that has taken a forward-thinking approach to sustainability. “At Envirovue, we’re proud of our bespoke technology that creates a real-time database of waste, allowing continuous tracking of evolving waste streams and associated carbon emissions, enabling landfill diversion at scale and aiding the creation of reuse strategies.”
