Organic recycling company hails record-breaking achievements
A Dorset organic recycling and renewable energy company, which recycles green and food waste for BCP Council and Dorset Council among others, produced more green energy than ever in 2024 according to a new report.
Parley-based Eco Sustainable Solutions described its energy assets as “the true stars” of the last calendar year, producing enough energy to power the equivalent of over 6,600 homes in 2024.
In what Justin Dampney, managing director, described as a year of record-breaking achievements, Eco recycled:
61,191 tonnes of green waste
36,960 tonnes of food waste
51,462 tonnes of wood waste
57,930 tonnes of excavated soils
28,903 tonnes of sweet sweepings
The company’s recycling and recovery operations prevented a total of 116,434 tonnes of Carbon Dioxide from entering the atmosphere by diverting waste from landfill.
Other highlights featured in Eco’s annual Sustainability Report include:
Starting work on a new Anaerobic Digestion (AD) facility at its Parley Eco Park. On track for commissioning this October, the plant will generate enough energy to heat more than 7,000 homes.
Reducing the company’s environmental impact of processing waste by exceeding a five per cent carbon efficiency target, including trialling an alternative to traditional diesel.
Continuing work on biodiversity projects on its sites including wildflower bunds, reptile shelters, bird boxers and feeders and general land restoration.
Dampney said: “Wow, what a year 2024 has been for all of us at Eco.
“Of course, none of this would have been possible without the dedicated teams managing our operations 24/7, 365 days a year.
“I’m incredibly proud of the initiatives, innovations and achievements we’ve accomplished – especially as so many of them were conceived, driven and delivered by our exceptional team.
“As we look to this year, and beyond, we remain dedicated to pushing boundaries and driving progress through our sustainability values – People, Planet, Progress.”
Founded in 1995, Eco has an annual turnover of £17m and employs 52 people.
As well Parley and Piddlehinton, the company also has a site at Weymouth.
