Forward thinking Aston University strives for advanced sustainability

Aston University provides higher education for a global student cohort. Aston’s campus is self-contained and provides students with a green space in the city.

Client

Aston University

Services

Recycling & Waste

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Non-recycled cost 20% higher than Sitemark benchmarks

The challenge

Aston wanted to extend their strong portfolio of recycling and waste initiatives and identify opportunities to increase sustainability by reducing waste output.

The solution

Sitemark’s independent review provided the ideal solution. A broad infrastructure audit was conducted. The process included an in-depth evaluation of the data associated with the various services, including hazardous and clinical medical.

The results

The benefits for Aston include confirmation that their efforts have reduced their waste impact and receipt of an action plan to support their sustainability policy.

Cost improvement or efficiency gains equivalent to 30% of the analysis total.
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Non-recycled cost is 20% higher than the benchmark.
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Dry mixed recycling is 21% below the regional benchmark.
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Recycled waste is well above the benchmark: measured at 54% or 186 tonnes diverted from landfill or recovery solutions.
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53 specific actions to turn more waste into a valuable resource: some immediate and some longer term.
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Our work with Sitemark confirmed that we have made meaningful efforts to manage our waste in a sustainable way. The review process was easy and we were impressed with the detail that the report delivered. Relevant and insightful advice has been given and we are now looking to use what we have learnt within our next tendering process.

Andrew Keogh Facilities Officer
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    "Relevant and insightful advice"

    Aston University