BERRY Global’s Llantrisant factory has been awarded Valpak’s Zero Waste to Landfill Certification.
The Welsh factory, which produces plastic bottles and containers, received the accreditation which confirms that none of the business’ waste – including production, hazardous, and packaging – goes to landfill.
Berry Global said that the achievement is the result of a ‘coordinated’ operation across the Llantrisant site to deal with the waste generated from its manufacturing processes, as well as its offices and canteen.
It added that ‘special systems’ ensure waste is effectively sorted and segregated by polymer type and colour to aid inhouse regrind and recycling processes. The site is also a member of Operation Clean Sweep, which aims to reduce pellet loss to the environment from plastic conversion operations.
Full waste training, including site inductions for new team members and toolbox talks as refreshers for existing personnel, ensures the continued education and commitment of all employees, the firm added.
The Valpak inspection report also highlighted that Berry Llantrisant had achieved a very high recycling rate of 81%. It further noted that the company had demonstrated a ‘thorough understanding’ of how to make further improvements to waste management on site.
Rob Jones, plant manager at Berry Llantisant, said, “The Valpak certification is a significant achievement that underlines our commitment and capabilities in the important area of effective waste management. Through our comprehensive environmental policies, we will deliver on our own sustainability commitments as well as help our customers achieve and exceed their sustainability goals, as outlined in our Berry Global Impact 2025 sustainability strategy.”
