More end-of-life PVC waste is being recycled than ever before despite the challenging economic times according to Recovinyl.
Figures for the first nine months of 2009 show that just over 20% more Grade B or end-of-life material, mainly PVCu windows and door frames that have been removed from properties, was recycled compared to the same period in 2008.
In the first nine months of 2009, 9,212 tonnes were collected for recycling compared to 7,610 tonnes for the same period to the end of September 2008.
It’s the first time that recycling volumes for end-of-life PVC have overtaken those for other types of PVC waste such as off-cuts, mis-measured windows and cable waste since the organisation began compiling statistics in 2005.
Describing this as a ‘considerable achievement’, a spokesman for Axion Consulting, the scheme’s UK agents, says the figures show that Recovinyl is achieving its original aims - to develop markets for post-consumer PVC recyclate in the UK and to promote collection, recycling and re-use of this sustainable material.
He added, “There is definitely an upward trend for end of life PVC recycling as these figures show and we are very pleased that there are more recyclers specialising in this type of waste.”
Brackenwood is doing its part for the environment too
Brackenwood Windows is a member of PVCAware as part of our on-going commitment to helping the environment. PVCAware is an initiative from the British Plastics Federation’s Windows Group to promote awareness of the versatility of PVC as a material and also of PVC-U windows.
So you can be sure that when you invest in many of Brackenwood’s PVCu products, you too will be playing your part in contributing to a more sustainable future.
Contact Brackenwood today on Freephone 0800 25 35 45 for more information on how we are taking a responsible approach to reducing the impact our industry has on the environment.
