Treating waste in an environmentally friendly way
At LondonEnergy, we manage waste locally in the most appropriate, safe, and environmentally friendly way. That means working hard to divert around 698,000 tonnes of waste from landfill every year
Unfortunately, to date, half of the waste generated in North London is still not recyclable. However, we must make sure all waste is managed responsibly. This is why we move waste up the waste hierarchy when appropriate:
- Prevention
- Reuse
- Recycling
- Recovery
- Disposal
Low carbon energy rather than landfill
Energy from waste is the lowest carbon option for managing residual waste, avoiding 200 Kg of CO2 for every tonne of waste diverted away from damaging landfill. It is also fundamental in preventing waste from becoming a health hazard and from polluting our water system.
LondonEnergy is backed by the Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin facilitated by Ofgem. This certificate demonstrates that at least 50% of the energy we generate is from a renewable energy source.
Find out more about how we produce green energy here.
Reducing waste
LondonEnergy is working in close collaboration with the North London Waste Authority (NLWA) to deliver campaigns about reducing our level of waste and educating the population of North London to make better consumption choices.
As a company, we are supporting The Felix Project, a charity dedicated to fighting food waste while helping those in need.
Reuse
When possible, we try to prolong the lives of the goods we collect in our Recycling and Reuse Centres. If an item is still in good condition, our operatives will suggest it goes to our Second Time Around Shop, where pre-loved items are resold at discounted prices for the local community.
Recycle
LondonEnergy is managing six Recycle and Reuse Centers in North London. All our recycling partners are UK based.
We are constantly striving to improve our recycling capacity. In the last year, we have invested in new technologies and are piloting new recycling schemes such as mattress and polystyrene recycling.
Find out more information on what you can recycle here.