WASTE RECYCLING
Shop walls to shop shelves: growing demand for recycled plasterboard
GRANTHAM-based Mid UK Recycling Ltd is at the heart of a recycling revolution as the UK market’s demand for reprocessed gypsum increases, writes SAMUEL McKEOWN.
The family-owned business, which has been recycling gypsum from used plasterboard for 15 years, is the only UK re-processor to have been awarded End of Waste (EoW) status from the Environment Agency for their gypsum granules. EoW status confi rms the waste has been converted into a distinct and marketable product, and be used in exactly the same way as a non-waste, virgin material can be.
Ruth Cullen, Sales Manager at Mid UK Recycling, said that historically, plasterboard manufacturers used fl ue gas desulphurisation gypsum (FGD) in the production of plasterboard.
She said: “FGD gypsum results from the emissions cleaning process at coal-fi red power stations.”
However, it is not just the plasterboard manufacturers who are impressed with the benefi ts of recycled gypsum. Mid UK Recycling supplies cat litter made from the product to a number of sources, including major supermarkets.
Ruth continued: “As these power stations are phased out, the plasterboard manufacturers need to source alternatives. We have seen an increase in demand for recycled gypsum from two of the UK’s largest plasterboard manufacturers over the past couple of years.
“The plasterboard manufacturers have invested millions of pounds in converting production plants to enable them to utilise recycled gypsum.
“We recognise this investment and commitment, and are working closely with them to ensure a consistent supply of recycled gypsum for contracts spanning the next ten years.
“Not only is the recycled gypsum cheaper for the supermarkets and their customers than alternative cat litter materials, but it also off ers more green credentials for the supermarkets.”
With these guaranteed, sustainable outlets for recycled gypsum, Mid UK Recycling is looking to source more waste plasterboard and is currently building an additional processing line, which will increase capacity by a further 25,000 tonnes per year.
The company has their own in-house fl eet of vehicles, and off ers a nationwide collection service as well as tip-in services.
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