Start a recycling or reprocessing business
Why not start to offer recycling and reprocessing services? It’s a growing area and North East businesses can receive start-up help from WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme).
James Enderby, Managing Director, DJ & SJ Recycling
There are huge opportunities in the growing sector of recycling and reprocessing. Consider a few trends:
- Drive to reduce landfill – businesses are increasingly looking to divert waste away from landfill;
- Fast growth – the recycling sector is predicted to grow to £20-30 billion turnover within 15 years;
- Better technology – this has opened up new ways to recycle and reprocess;
- Pressure on costs – businesses are always looking to use resources more efficiently to gain a competitive advantage.
The waste management and recycling sector represents 25% of environmental businesses in the North East.
- expert advice on how to start or grow your recycling business, including business planning and marketing;
- provision of an interim manager and funding for senior manager training;
- assistance to commercialise new ideas and protect your Intellectual Property Rights;
- information about capital grant competitions and eQuip residual value guarantee scheme.
To find out more, contact the Business Support Team on 01295 819611/819919; e-mail bs@wrap.org.uk or visit the business support pages of the WRAP website at www.wrap.org.uk/business_support
Based in the Tees Valley sub-region? Then you could get additional support from Renew Tees Valley (RTV). Contact RTV’s Technical Manager to find out more:
Chris Hayward Renew Tees ValleySouth Tees Business CentrePuddlers Road, Middlesbrough TS6 6TL01642 438420chayward@renewteesvalley.co.ukwww.renewteesvalley.co.ukDon’t miss out: there is a regional vision to have a thriving recycling and reprocessing industry within the North East – and you could be part of it!