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Swansea Metropolitan University leads way in recycling
9 March 2009
Swansea Metropolitan University has achieved top grades in recycling – this is thanks to a grant it received to help reduce the amount of waste it sends to landfill sites.
The Welsh Assembly Government Resource Efficiency Equipment Fund, managed by Envirowise, has been made available to help public sector organisations buy equipment that will enable them to reduce their use of material resources, or to reuse or recycle them.
The £5000 the University received was used to buy a range of recycling bins, which have been placed throughout the campus.
Elizabeth May, the University’s Environment Manager said: “We have had an environmental policy for several years and we promote sustainability in many ways, including an Annual Environment Week. The grant has enabled us to increase our recycling rate and we expect to raise this even further with the help of this extra recycling equipment.”
Ann Stevenson, Envirowise public sector programme manager in Wales, said: “The grant is helping public sector organisations in Wales achieve great results in reducing waste which in turn also helps them save money by reducing how much they need to spend on waste disposal.
‘‘Swansea Metropolitan University is a fantastic example of an organisation that is doing this. Their example should inspire other organisations to change the way they work to reduce their environmental impact and avoid creating unnecessary waste.’’
Welsh public sector organisation wishing to apply for a grant can do so by applying on-line at: http://walespublicsector.envirowise.gov.uk/
Ann added, "We welcome all applications, large or small, and they will be judged on their individual merits. All applicants will also have had to complete a waste production survey, which will give us useful information going forward. Information on the survey can be found at http://walespublicsector.envirowise.gov.uk/welcome-to-wales-public-sector-waste-production-survey/
In addition to this public sector initiative, Envirowise also helps businesses in Wales to become more sustainable in their use of resources.
