BUILDING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES

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What is Recipro?

Recipro has been created to provide a solution for construction surplus. As an industry, construction is the largest producer of waste in the UK, creating 90 million tonnes of waste every year. Inevitably, a proportion of this waste is brand new material which is surplus to requirement. Recipro was created to provide a solution for this surplus.

Launched in 2008, Recipro provides a range of services to all levels of the construction supply chain, providing flexible, innovative solutions for surplus and reusable materials that would otherwise be destined for the waste stream.

By using the service, companies can demonstrate:• environmental benefits - reduced waste and carbon• community benefits• cost savings• competitive advantage

13% of all construction material ordered in the

UK is disposed of without ever being used

(EA, 2007)

The Managed Service: How it works

Projects register with Recipro and receive a site welcome

pack

1

Surplus, leftover materials segregated on site or at branch

2

Materials are collected and moved to a local ReciproCity

Reuse Centre

3

Reports created detailing carbon and waste reduction,

and social analysis

5

Materials are supplied into community and charity

projects

4 “Using this new service from Recipro is a great example of how

Travis Perkins is putting sustainability to work in our business. There are

clear environmental, social and financial benefits for all parties involved, which

fits perfectly with our strategy of creating a sustainable competitive

advantage for the whole Travis Perkins Group”.

John Leader, Group Environment Manager,

Travis Perkins

Drivers for Change

The Cost of WasteAs everyone knows, the cost of waste disposal is only going one way. The Recipro Managed Service offers a cost-effective alternative to waste for surplus and reusable products, with additional environmental and social benefits.

LegislationThe Waste Regulations Act 2011 means that companies must manage waste in line with the ideal waste hierarchy. This places reduction and reuse of waste above recycling in importance and benefit.

Client PressureIn an increasingly competitive world, companies must demonstrate they are providing clients with more for less. Clients want their supply chain to demonstrate their corporate responsibility, from a social and environmental perspective.

‘‘We would like to thank recipro who have helped in providing a sustainable

and cost effective supply of materials for the development of the new, first class

clubhouse for the local community.’’Graeme Atherton, Warrington Rowing Club

How much does it cost?

It is completely free to register your project with Recipro, just contact us on 0844 225 3000

Registered projects will receive a site registration pack which includes:

• A unique site reference;• Office posters, site induction and toolbox talk tools;• Dedicated collections phone and email details;• Certificate of registration;• Supply chain engagement tools;• Record of materials transfer

Material collections are charged at local rates, and provide a lower cost alternative to waste disposal. Please contact us for availability and costs for your area.

Additional services which can be purchased:

• Environmental and Social Analysis Reports• A site visit/presentation/consultancy • Collateral such as banners, signage, posters etc

Please contact us to discuss your requirements on 0844 225 3000 or projects@recipro-uk.com

Reuse in the Community

• Over £8000 saved*• 16 tonnes of materials • 6.14 tonnes of carbon saved

Recipro prioritises surplus material into community projects, charities, schools and colleges. These materials are supplied at hugely discounted rates to help the limited funds these organisations have to go further. Some of the types of organisations benefitting from lower priced building materials include:

“...we were able to purchase a va-riety of materials for a fraction of

their true cost...our college students now have a much greater

chance of gaining apprenticeships and

ultimately a brighter future...”Nicola Kelly, Project Manager,

North Liverpool Regeneration Company

• schools• colleges• charities• community projects• sports clubs• community centres• parks and allotments• housing associations• low income and vulnerable households

• Over £8000 saved*• 16 tonnes of materials • 6.14 tonnes of carbon saved

Choose the right path for your leftover and reusable building materials

contact Recipro on 0844 225 3000 or

info@recipro-UK.com

recycling?landfill?

reuse in the

community

Recipro UK Ltd

Unit 4 Hawkshead Road | Greenfields Technology Park Bromborough | Wirral | CH62 3RJ

0844 225 3000 | info@recipro-UK.comwww.recipro-UK.com