Over the past 25 years, awareness and concern about the impact of human activities on our planet have surged dramatically. People everywhere are now more conscious than ever of how our daily choices shape the environment, driving a transformative shift and favourability toward sustainability.
Sustainability Choices Increasing with Consumers
The reintroduction of electric cars, the rollout of recycling bins across the UK in 2003, and widespread efforts to reduce plastic use in businesses big and small are just a few examples of the powerful shift toward sustainability. Consumers are increasingly motivated to change their habits for the sake of future generations. In fact, recent reports reveal that [1]55% of UK consumers believe that living sustainably is essential for society, and they actively seek to make eco-friendly choices whenever possible.
Outstandingly, [2]3 in 4 consumers call for companies to take the initiative to reduce their environmental footprint, illustrating the high demand for sustainable products and greener habits instigated into company policies. This is evident through a 2024 survey published by the [3]PwC’s Voice of the Consumer Survey which suggested that consumers are willing to spend an average of 9.7% more on sustainably produced or sourced goods.
For many companies, the drive to embrace sustainability is stronger than ever. Yet, the journey is often stalled by the question, “Where do we begin?”
Introducing Leach’s 360 Recycling Scheme
Let us welcome Leach’s 360 Scheme, a groundbreaker designed to elevate sustainability across the industry. This forward-thinking programme addresses growing consumer concerns and actively contributes to the vision of a healthier, greener world.
Create a positive shift towards Sustainability
At the end of every project, it's all too common to see skips overflowing with used materials destined for landfills. However, with Leach’s 360 Scheme, we’re tackling this issue head-on. This innovative programme offers an easy, affordable, and eco-friendly solution designed specifically for scaffolding companies across the UK, helping to reduce landfill waste and promote sustainable practises industry-wide. From sheeting to workwear, you can now adopt a policy that seeks to send 0% of items in the scheme to landfill, meeting growing client demands for “greener solutions”.
Along with the added environmental bonuses, our 360 scheme provides a secure disposal solution for an array of branded items, ensuring they do not end up in the wrong hands. The 360 scheme covers everything from scaffold sheeting, debris netting, and workwear to boots, helmets, harnesses, gloves, and more.
In addition to the statistics above, over 350,000 tonnes of textiles are sent to landfill every year, a troubling figure that is dismally growing annually. Our reliable scheme is actively seeking to drastically reduce these numbers with a strict 0% landfill policy, but we need your help.
6 Easy Steps to Avoid Reputational Damages
Criminal activities, reputational damages, financial losses, and regulatory fines are a few unfortunate risks associated with using traditional, unsecured methods of disposal for branded end-of-life products, like workwear or sheeting. So why take the risk? Leach’s 360 Scheme offers a secure, UK-based solution through a unique shredding and recycling process that guarantees the safe destruction of every item. Plus, our partners repurpose these shredded materials, transforming them into brand-new products, and contributing to a circular and sustainable economy.
Wondering how it works? It’s simple, in six easy steps:
1. Place your end-of-life materials into the provided collection unit.
2. We’ll pick up the unit on a regular, pre-scheduled basis.
3. Each item then enters the 360 Scheme, where materials are securely destroyed for brand protection and optimal recycling.
4. The fibres are then repurposed based on their composition and transformed into alternative materials like soundboards, insulation, and geotextiles.
5. For added assurance, our team provides you with a certificate of destruction.
6. Finally, we reach a sustainability milestone, 0% of waste sent to landfills.
Discover how Leach’s 360 Scheme can help make a greener impact starting right at your site. This innovative programme is designed to significantly reduce landfill waste, creating a positive shift toward sustainability with every project.
Click here to join the Leach's 360 Recycling Scheme.
[3] https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/issues/c-suite-insights/voice-of-the-consumer-survey.html
