Tennants urges sector to embrace sustainability
With sustainability and waste management becoming a growing focus for businesses, Tennants UK is calling on dealerships, motor factors and retailers to take a proactive stance in addressing environmental responsibilities.
The company, a leader in number plate solutions, is championing the need for sustainable practices through its innovative Free-Cycle number plate recycling initiative, designed to help businesses who produce a regular supply of number plates stay ahead of changing recycling regulations and reduce their carbon footprint.
From April 2023, new recycling regulations in Wales mandated businesses to separate recyclable materials such as metal, glass and certain plastics from general waste. While plastic number plates are currently excluded, consultations are underway to implement similar simpler recycling legislation across England by 2025.
Tennants UK is encouraging its partners to act now, offering them a hassle-free solution to recycle old and discarded number plates responsibly and cost-effectively.
The company aims to reduce the environmental impact of discarded number plates by creating a sustainable loop that reuses valuable materials.
Tennants’ Free-Cycle initiative simplifies the recycling process for businesses by providing free stillage bins to collect discarded number plates, which are collected and transported by Tennants once they’re full.
The waste plates are then sorted, cleaned and processed into materials that can be reused to create new, sustainable products. This turnkey solution eliminates the need for businesses to pay for private waste disposal services, while ensuring full compliance with future regulations.
Stephen Archer, Business Development and Marketing Manager at Tennants UK, said: “We understand the uncertainty and costs businesses face with evolving recycling legislation. That’s why we launched Free-Cycle, the UK’s first dedicated number plate recycling service. By offering a free and seamless recycling solution, we’re not just helping businesses comply with upcoming regulations but also empowering them to lead the way in sustainability. Our initiative ensures waste is diverted from landfills, helping our partners reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a circular economy.
“Businesses that embrace sustainability today are building a future-proof strategy for tomorrow. Our Free-Cycle service is a step towards a more sustainable aftermarket, and we’re proud to lead the way in supporting our partners through these changes.”