Latest News and Views from Perrys Recycling

Perrys was built on paper. Long before recycling became a boardroom priority or sustainability targets were written into strategy documents, we were collecting, grading and recycling paper and cardboard. It’s where we started, it’s what we know inside out, and it remains at the heart of what we do today.

January is the month of fresh starts. The Christmas rush has passed, you’ve nearly cleared your inbox and many of you in business are taking a breath before the year really gets going. It’s a great time to consider New Year’s resolutions for your business, as well as your personal life.

In today’s world, sustainability is no longer just a trendy buzzword, it’s a necessity. With growing pressure on resources, rising waste volumes, and the environmental impact of production and consumption, businesses everywhere are being challenged to rethink how they operate.

At the heart of this shift is the “circular economy “- a smarter, more sustainable way of using the resources we already have.

September is an important month in the business calendar. For many, it marks a fresh start, almost like a second new year – The summer holidays are over, staff are back in full swing, and operations are settling into a post-summer rhythm. It’s the ideal time to hit the reset button on your recycling and waste management strategies, and there’s no better way to do it than by making sustainability a priority.

Glastonbury Festival might be best known for its legendary performances, iconic stages, and either heatwaves or muddy wellies, but behind the scenes, there’s a huge sustainability operation working hard to manage the waste and protect the beautiful Somerset landscape it calls home. We’re proud that Perrys Recycling is part of that story.

This Somerset Day, we want to celebrate one of the best things about our wonderful county – the passionate and dedicated people who make our communities stronger every day. Somerset Community Foundation empowers local people to create positive change on our doorstep...

Simpler Recycling Legislation………What is it? This year, the government are implementing a new legislation that will simplify the way we recycle as a country and make recycling more straight forward for everyone. Currently, businesses and households can have up to 7...

Perrys Recycling achieved 2nd year Carbon Footprint Benchmark Certification of 608,914 kgs, with SWMAS (South West Manufacturing Advisory Service) . With ongoing inhouse decarbonisation investment on the journey towards Net Zero as a key strategic driver that sits...