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A summary of efforts made to improve waste management
  % Recycled  Target % Recycled Waste Management Activities in 2007 and Plans for 2008
Braehead 27 32 Additional investment included additional cardboard baling machine and separating the existing cleaning team, which is responsible for both cleaning and waste management, into two dedicated teams dedicated exclusively to either cleaning or waste management/recycling. This provides a number of benefits, including closer scrutiny and feedback of the operation, reduced pickup frequency due to increased use of card bailing, and a greater financial return and reduction in costs to allow investment in further recycling. These measures demonstrate our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint and helping the environment in an economically feasible way.
Chimes 39 40 Currently recycling cardboard, plastics, wooden pallets, metal cages, magazines, paper tickets & fluorescent tubes. Recently undertaken a full audit of the waste from retailer back door to landfill side to review if our procedures are being implemented and to monitor the type of waste currently going to landfill. Will engage with the retailers to look at possible ways to improve on the current performance ain line with audit recommendations.
Eldon Square n/a n/a Waste is not currently managed at Eldon Square, but will be brought under CSC’s control as part of the ongoing redevelopment.
Glades 43 50 Slight reduction on 2006 due to a development project which began during the period of 05/06 producing additional soil, timber and metal construction waste, plus the relocation of a key retailer. The strategy for the year ahead involves secondary recycling of waste off site. The Glades anticipates working more closely with retailers and the local council.
Harlequin 38 50 Reduced absolute waste production by 86 tonnes by re-launching waste management initiatives and encouraging retailers to recycle. Introduced the separation and recycling of plastic/PET bottles in August 2007.
Lakeside 57 50 In September 2006 the decision was taken to change Lakeside’s waste handling contractor, due to the existing contract being unable to support our waste strategy. On site waste separation is currently being reviewed with Lakeside’s service providers, whilst off site recycling has increased significantly through use of a local recycling depot just two miles from the centre and energy from waste facilities. Consequently, Lakeside has sent no waste to Landfill since September 2006.
MetroCentre 35 42 A new waste procedure was introduced in the last quarter of the year which increased the total amount of waste recycled by 7% for the year. The short period new procedures were operational increased the proportion of waste recycled to 42% for that period. The total waste produced by retailers however increased by 13% overall and hence the percentage of waste recycled actually fell in spite of the extra 123 tonnes being recycled.
Potteries 53 42 Investment in recycling facilities resulted in the Potteries recycling 78% more waste than in 2006. This was achieved by engaging the largest retailers by inviting them to road shows and training their staff on how to segregate and deliver waste to the recycling area, and introducing new recycling streams. An electric cart was also purchased to transport waste from remote areas of the centre (previously this was collected separately for landfill). The Potteries also introduced 24 hour recycling during December, to maximise the opportunity Christmas peak presented and to ensure a clear and safe working environment for staff. Due to these initiatives, and the fantastic support from its retailers, The Potteries managed to recycle 55% of all waste during December 2006.
Victoria Centre 27 25 Achievements in 2007 included working with major retailers e.g. JLP, Boots to sort as much as possible at source (particularly cardboard), targeting new recycling streams success as glass, and working with our service provider to encourage their commitment to recycling.
Chapelfield 46 42 2007 is the first true reflection of the Team's ability to effectively manage waste in Norwich. The preceding year's figures were obscured by the exposure to residual building waste from the Centre's construction, highlighted by the sheer volume (1,000 tonnes) of waste uplifted from site in 2006. This should not however, detract from the considerable efforts by the on-site personnel to achieve group leading levels of recycling, a fact demonstrated by the Centre's nomination for a Chartered Institute of Waste Management (CIWM) Award in October 2007 for "Excellence in Recycling." The challenge for 2008 is not only to maintain, but also exceed these results through continued hard work and innovation.
Ardale 23   Managed by our partner PruPIM.
Cribbs Causeway 18   Managed by our partner PruPIM. The site recycling remains relatively stable due to the amount of resources available for recycling activities, including equipment, site layout and labour. However, with the engagement of a new waste management contractor, investment in recycling equipment and planned initiatives with retailers, recycling percentages are projected to increase significantly.

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