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We have entered the halfway point of this year’s COP28 UAE. The United Nations Climate Change Conference is an annual convention

Binit are proud to be one of the 11,000 employers in the UK providing a real Living Wage for our staff. Today we celebrate our anniversary of committing to the Living Wage! Read more on how you can become a part of the movement and its benefits via the Living Wage Foundation website.

“What should I do with my pumpkin now that I’m done with it?” Instead of putting it in your food waste bin, transform your carved pumpkin into a biodegradable growing tray.

Are you curious about the circular economy and how it could benefit your business?

Join us for an informative workshop delivered by Philippa Roberts of Binit Group Ltd.

In this interactive session, you will explore what a circular economy is, how it works, different business models and the opportunities it can create. Discover practical actions you can implement right away in your business. Don’t miss this chance to get insights and answers to your questions about sustainability and economic circularity.

The workshop will take place on Wednesday, 1st November 2023, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Yeovil Innovation Centre, Barracks Close, Copse Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8RN.

Book your place today: https://lnkd.in/e66g3VTi

Carbon footprint is a buzzword we hear a lot in our community, whether it be in the environmental sector or in day-to-day life. Let’s break down what it actually is. By definition, carbon footprint is “a measure of the amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds emitted due to the consumption of fossil fuels by a particular person/ group”

For you, as a regular person, your carbon footprint can range from the utilities used in your home to the clothes that you wear. If you own a business, your company’s carbon footprint is dependent on what your operations are, from the building you operate from to the waste that you produce.

Why should you measure your carbon footprint?

Our increasing carbon footprint greatly affects the environment, and anything that we can do to minimise our impact is a step in the right direction.

So how can you tackle your carbon footprint?

1. Identify your Scope 1 emissions: These are emissions that you or your organisation directly produce by burning fossil fuels, for example, the emissions of your diesel company vehicle when it is driven.
2. Identify your Scope 2 emissions: These are related to any energy that is purchased by yourself or your company, for example, electricity and heating.
3. Identify your Scope 3 emissions: Scope 3 sources are within your supply chain, which you don’t necessarily have control over. It is also difficult to measure.

Once you have identified your carbon emissions, you are able to set a base rate for yourself or your company to improve on.

What are we doing, you wonder? Read about it here. If you need any further support on how to tackle your carbon footprint, do email us at home@binituk.com or ring 01392 247035.

Each day at Binit is never the same. We all know that we need to recycle our used cardboard, but do you what happens after we do so? Today we’ll try to give you some insight.

Ever wondered what it’s like to go on a cardboard run? Dave and Jodie found out a couple weeks ago! They went on a trip with Andrew who does our weekly Exeter cardboard run to see exactly how he does it all.

They headed into Exeter City Centre to our communal bin stores and learned how to safely unload and load cardboard into vehicles as well as how to identify clean and contaminated cardboard. After collecting all the cardboard from around our customer sites, they headed to Exeter’s own council-run Materials Reclamation Facility (MRF) to deliver the cardboard. If you are interested in knowing exactly what happens after the cardboard arrives at the MRF, give our blog a read, linked below!

where does my recycling go? part one: cardboard

Here at Binit, we love to work with customers who share our values and circular economy mission. I have a passion for both cycling and recycling so I couldn’t think of a better organisation to work with than Ride-On, the Exeter Quay-based circular economy cycling charity.

At its core, Ride-On’s mission is to get more people cycling more often. From its little workshop in Exeter, Will and the team at Ride-On have refurbished and sold a stunning 5,439 bikes to date. Their skilled mechanics, including many volunteers work tirelessly to match pre-loved bikes with a new owner. And it doesn’t stop there; Ride-On’s volunteers love to pass on their knowledge and skills to the general public, running BYOB (bring your own bike) sessions where they will show you how to fix and maintain your pride and joy.

Their passion doesn’t stop at cycling, though. Every single bicycle and component that passes through Ride-On is either reconditioned and used on a bike, kept for use in future, or sent to a local metal merchant for recycling. As a result of this commitment, they produce a tiny quantity of general waste; indeed, they receive small collections only once per fortnight!

There’s no underestimating the impact of this charity. I’ve used their workshop on three separate occasions to service my bikes, and just last month I bought an expertly reconditioned bike. Since, I’ve cycled more than ever before; Ride-On has played a big part in keeping my passion for cycling alive.

Ride On – Cycling for all (rideoncycling.org)

Here at Binit, we are measuring our carbon emissions on a personal journey to get to Net Zero by 2025. We are now offering a carbon accounting and data service to our customers. If you need help with carbon accounting or are on a similar journey and don’t know where to start, we can provide you with your Scope 3 waste emissions figures. 

If you are interested and want to find out more, email david@binituk.com.

Read more here:

Is Net Zero Just a Buzzword?

Net Zero Collections

Cop26 and the Environment Bill

“Binit believes a circular economy is the only way to bring about a shared, prosperous future that is not damaging to the planet. We aim to keep materials circulating at their highest value for as long as possible and this means getting them back into the right supply chain.

Our partnership with KeyKeg in the South West does just that.”

Philippa Roberts
Co-founder and CEO
Binit