Waste management contract supports Eco School Status
- The average secondary school produces 22kg of waste per pupil each academic year. The figure for primary schools is even higher at 45kg per pupil. [1]
- Effective waste management strategies can extend beyond just handling waste; they can also include frontline education initiatives and community involvement which are often overlooked within procurement.
- Having multiple suppliers can lead to inconsistencies and inefficiencies in waste management practices, which can hinder a school’s ability to effectively manage waste.
Achieved 11.8% savings through improved waste management practices
Supported the Trust’s supply chain to remove non-recyclable products, enhancing overall sustainability efforts
Free annual waste audits, reporting on waste streams to be recycled and eliminated. Identified that up to 58% of general waste could be recycled through existing recycling bins
Implemented a single supplier approach, providing full transparency of waste streams and ensuring accurate reporting. The breakdown of waste management includes percentages for reuse, recycling, composting, anaerobic digestion, incineration with and without energy recovery, and landfill
Single supplier approach supports transparency in waste streams and ensures accurate reporting and reducing Scope 3 carbon emissions
Facilitated continuous development of environmental performance, supporting the Trust in achieving Eco School Status
Provided training sessions and educational opportunities focused on waste management and the circular economy. These initiatives help develop skills, making both staff and pupils more informed and proactive in handling waste
The supplier provides training sessions and educational opportunities focused on waste management and circular economy. This helps develop skills, making both staff and pupils more informed and proactive in how they handle waste
“Thank you very much for this and all the support to get us to this point, the recommendation report provided was very well written and we are really pleased with the outcome of the process” Operations Director
References:
[1] https://www.theheadteacher.com/school-procurement/outdoor-spaces/combating-the-problem-of-waste-in-schools
