Recycling & Waste Management
Bertie Bulb on mission to inspire low-energy light bulb recycling
The low-energy light bulb on a high energy mission to recycle, Bertie Bulb, is in the spotlight again as he returns from his latest adventure in Devon. Bertie Bulb, the mascot of light bulb recycling specialists Recolight, has been visiting towns in Devon to remind residents that they can recycle their energy-saving light bulbs thanks to a partnership between East Devon District Council (EDDC), town councils and recycling specialists Recolight. Bulbstore minis (Recolight’s smaller collection containers) have been placed in the offices of various town councils and in the reception at EDDC’s main offices at Knowle in Sidmouth. Research has shown that recycling rates for low-energy light bulbs would be higher if it was easier for consumers to do so. Recolight is committed to increasing recycling rates by providing easy and convenient recycling facilities for all. In the last few years, Recolight has worked in partnership with Homebase, Robert Dyas, Sainsbury’s and several local authorities to provide 800 more locations where householders can take their low-energy light bulbs for recycling. Previously the only option for consumers was to travel to a Local Council Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC), of which there are 1,100 across the UK. Suzanne Castine, Marketing Manager at Recolight, said, “At Recolight, we realise that recycling facilities have to be convenient for people to use them. We are pleased with the partnerships we’ve established so far, working with retailers and local authorities to provide more places to recycle. Waste Management
Officers, Louise Bennett and Steve Joyce, have been instrumental in raising awareness throughout Bertie Bulb’s latest tour in Devon, which thanks to them has been a great success.” In accordance with the WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment) Regulations, all low- energy light bulbs need to be recycled when they reach end- of-life. As traditional light bulbs
are gradually phased out, low-energy versions will become more common in homes, and as they contain a small amount of mercury to produce light efficiently, they can be harmful to the environment if sent to landfill. The new recycling locations across East Devon are in : • Axminster • Budleigh Salterton • East Devon Business Centre • Knowle, Sidmouth • Exmouth • Honiton • Ottery St Mary • Sidmouth
Full address details can be found
here: http://www.eastdevon.
gov.uk/light_bulbs Recolight is a not-for-profit producer- led compliance scheme specialising in the recycling of Gas Discharge Lamps (GDLs), in accordance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Bertie on Sidmouth seafront with local residents
Regulations. Recolight was established by the UK lamp producers who account for a significant share of the UK market. Its members are producers and importers who put new lamps on the market for the first time in the UK, and are therefore obliged to comply with the WEEE Regulations. Recolight offers specialist lamp recycling services, advice and support to help all parties in the supply chain recycle their lamps as simply and efficiently as possible. There are now over 1,470 business collection points and over 800 consumer collection points in the Recolight network. 370 of the business collection points are open and available for any business to use on a free of charge basis. Since July 2007, Recolight has funded the recycling of over 175 million lamps, and has grown its membership to over 125 members. For more information visit the Recolight
website
www.recolight.co.uk or follow Recolight on Twitter @Recolight
Success for waste industry’s first mobile phone App
A pioneering waste industry mobile phone App has attracted over 2000 downloads since its launch in September 2011. Cleansing Service Group (CSG) introduced what was then the industry’s first ever App to give users a rapid way of categorising their waste by accessing the European Waste Catalogue (EWC) codes while on the move and whatever their location. Mike Wilson, CSG’s group business development manager said: “Making the EWC Codes quickly accessible on mobile phones has proved to be a valuable tool to people responsible for categorising wastes. “It helps them to quickly make decisions about handling and disposal options to ensure compliance with all current legislation.”
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The free App, available on Windows, Android, Blackberry and iPhone platforms, also gives instant access to details of CSG’s services, 22 UK locations and 24 hour hotline. To download the App visit:
www.csg.co.uk/app
CSG, which has its headquarters in Fareham, Hampshire, is one of the UK waste industry’s front-runners. The company has developed a number of pioneering waste treatment and recycling processes and operates a nationwide network of specialist treatment facilities for hazardous and non-hazardous solid and liquid wastes. Tel: 0800 048 0622
www.csg.co.uk Email:
technicalsales@csg.co.uk
Building & Facilities Management – October 2013
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