One Stop partners with Veolia in a significant step towards closed-loop recycling for its own-label milk bottles. This collaboration aims to recycle over 380,000 milk bottles annually from One Stop stores, enhancing sustainability efforts.
- Own-label milk bottles are collected weekly from One Stop’s distribution centers.
- Veolia processes the bottles at its Dagenham facility to create reusable resin pellets.
- The initiative supports One Stop’s net-zero emissions target by 2050.
- The partnership reduces carbon emissions by 67% and eliminates the need for raw materials.
One Stop, a prominent convenience retailer, has embarked on a forward-thinking collaboration with Veolia, a global leader in resource management, to enhance its sustainability efforts significantly. As part of this initiative, One Stop aims to recycle over 380,000 milk bottles annually from its stores. This ambitious project underscores the retailer’s dedication to promoting environmental responsibility and achieving a more sustainable operation.
The recycling process involves the collection of own-label milk bottles from vending machines and staff refreshments at One Stop’s distribution centers on a weekly basis. From there, Veolia takes charge of transporting the collected bottles to its state-of-the-art Dagenham Plastic Facility. This facility is equipped with advanced technology to wash, shred, and process the bottles into pellets, which can subsequently be used to produce new milk bottles, essentially creating a closed recycling loop.
Amriene Kalsi, One Stop’s sustainability manager, expressed enthusiasm about this initiative, highlighting it as a crucial step towards the retailer’s goal of increasing recycling within its operations and contributing to net-zero emissions by 2050. “We’re so pleased to be working with Veolia on this new initiative,” Kalsi affirmed.
The environmental impact of this partnership is substantial. According to Simon Futcher, Veolia’s Commercial Business Development Director, the initiative not only supports ecological transformation but also demonstrates a closed-loop recycling solution. By converting used milk bottles into new ones, the need for raw materials is removed, and carbon emissions are reduced by 67%. This reflects a significant advancement in sustainable practices.
Beyond the recycling initiative, One Stop is making strides in sustainability by transitioning to clear, recyclable bottle lids following a successful trial with its milk supplier, replacing the traditional green ones. Furthermore, the retailer is collaborating with Swedish food tech company Whywaste to address food waste, emphasizing its commitment to a comprehensive approach to environmental responsibility.
This partnership exemplifies a robust commitment to sustainability and a progressive approach to ecological responsibility.
