Recofloor. Introduction to the scheme

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1 Recofloor Introduction to the scheme

2 How the Scheme Works Material is collected by Altro and Polyflor using: Backload collections Diversion of vehicles The material is then returned to site and sorted for processing

3 Now 2,500 tonnes collected 650+ registered collectors Over 60 drop off sites at distributors across the UK (Figures correct as of November 2015)

4 Collection Containers Clear plastic sacks for individual fitters to use on site, or take to drop-off sites Bins for use at drop-off sites Bulk bags for flooring contractors to use on larger jobs

5 How the Scheme Works: Day-to-Day Waste Collector gets polythene bags from trade counter Waste Vinyl flooring is placed in separate polythene bags Collector returns bags to drop-off point

6 How the Scheme Works: Collections from Contractors Contractor contacts Recofloor for bulk bags. Recofloor dispatches bulk bags Waste Vinyl flooring is placed in separate bulk bags and palletised When 2 or more bulk bags are full, contractor phones Recofloor for a collection Contractor pays for collection and Recofloor sends out more bulk bags.

7 What do we Collect? *Subject to approval

8 Charge For Collections

9 What happens to the material? (Clean) Off cuts go back into production of new vinyl flooring including safety Smooth uplifted flooring turned into bases of traffic cones etc.

10 Contamination keep these out Blades and other metals General rubbish

11 Adaptable to a Large Variety of Projects Schools Hospitals Retail projects Flooring contractor sites Distributors

12 Benefits Save money on waste disposal costs Certificate of Commitment Entry to Recofloor Awards Collectors able to show or boost Green Credentials Site Waste Management Plans Recofloor specified as an outlet for flooring waste in tenders PR opportunities

13 Recofloor Awards Held every year in March Free to attend Awards and certificates acknowledge commitment to recycling

14 Charge per Tonne Key Messages to Customers 140 Adaptable to wide range of projects 120 Easy to use Collects all brands of commercial vinyl 100 flooring 80 Substantial cost savings compared to landfill 60 BREEAM credit 40 Awards: Certificate of commitment Recofloor awards Year Recofloor 'Home' Cost Recofloor 'Away' Cost Average Landfill Cost

15 Tonnage Collected Tonnage

16 CASE STUDY: Recofloor and Distributors - A Winning Combination Over 60 drop- off sites at flooring distributors across UK & Ireland Support from distributors have lead to increase in tonnage collected. Small amounts of dayto-day flooring waste can be bulked up

17 CASE STUDY: North Staffordshire Hospital Axiom Contract Flooring Group 66,000 m 2 of new flooring over 4 phases Champion nominated to collect & consolidate vinyl waste from across site Dedicated bins bulked up in collection area Result: 37.5 tonnes collected & recycled

18 What we do Transport and logistics Bacon Butty events Attend trade shows Recofloor can provide information to your clients Manage Recofloor website Coverage in newsletters Case studies on special projects/ PR Organise annual award event

19 Award Winners 2010 CIWM awards for Environmental Excellence 2012 BCE award 2013 Green Apple award for environmental best practice 2014 MEN Environmental Business of the Year 2015 Zero Waste Awards 2015 Finalist in National Recycling Awards

20 Meet the team Michelle Brewer Scheme coordinator Carla Eslava Collection and logistics Jane Gardner Team manager

21 Manufacturers working together to promote sustainability