Why should I bother?

Ok, so we all know that we need to start changing our attitude towards the environment, and are constantly being bombarded with words like ‘eco-friendly’ and ‘global warming’. You don’t have to be a sandal wearing, tree hugging eco-warrior to care about green issues. In fact, a 2007 survey commissioned by Hyder Consulting shows that 86% of people in the UK worry about the environment.

DEFRA figures show that the construction industry is responsible for 20% of UK waste, the equivalent of 90 million tonnes. BuilderScrap aims to reduce this by encouraging a culture of reuse and of diverting tonnage form landfill.

As well as the warm, fuzzy feeling you get from helping protect our little island from turning into a huge landfill site, there are several benefits using this system can have to your business.

Skips cost a fortune, and the bad news is they are going up! Landfill tax is increasing every year, and when you consider the cost of the labour to fill them, and the cost of goods being thrown away, you might as well start lighting cigars with wads of fifties. Ok, maybe that’s an exaggeration but you get the jist!

Even if you don’t charge for the items you upload to the site, you are saving costs. If you do make some money off the goods, it’s a bonus for you and goes straight on the bottom line.

One of the big benefits to an organisation improving its environmental performance is the associated improvement in company perception. Clients are becoming increasingly concerned with the green credentials of their suppliers, and are often requesting to see environmental policies along with Health and Safety and Quality Assurance documents.

How does it Work?

Once you have registered on the site, you can upload items via MMS from your mobile, email or through the website. It’s dead easy and the best news is – its free! The only charge is for sending an MMS. Items go live within a few minutes, and people can then contact you directly if they are interested in your products.

Is it really free?

Yep! It certainly is. The only cost is for sending an MMS message, if you use this. It doesn’t cost a penny to upload by email or online.

Sounds fantastic! When can I start saving money and the planet?!

We are currently testing the site with some local, friendly companies who are helping us make sure it is perfect for when we launch. We are hoping to launch a pilot scheme in the North West in September, and launch to the industry whole later in the year.

How Can I Find Out More?

Email your contact details to support@builderscrap.comand we will contact you with further information, or visit us at Interbuild this October at stand 05-F146.