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re3 aims for hat-trick at National Recycling Awards 2024

re3, a waste management partnership between Bracknell Forest, Reading, and Wokingham Borough Councils, and FCC Environment, has been shortlisted in three categories for the prestigious MRW National Recycling Awards 2024. The awards ceremony, renowned as the most esteemed event in the recycling and resource management sector, will be held in London on 26 November and is expected to attract over 500 industry leaders.

re3 is set to compete in three categories, showcasing the partnership’s innovative approaches and commitment to sustainability:

  • Partnership Excellence – Public/Private Sector: Recognising the joint efforts with FPF Flex Collect and FCC Environment in pioneering the plastic bags and wrapping kerbside recycling trial.
  • Digital Innovation: Acknowledging re3’s initiative to bring its facilities into the digital world, allowing residents to explore both Recycling Centres in Bracknell and Reading and re3 Material Recycling Facility through virtual tours.
  • Local Authority Success: Celebrating the re3Grow Community Scheme, which delivered over £30,000 in social value by providing local schools and community groups with a high quality re3grow compost made from recycled garden waste.

Cllr Karen Rowland, Chair of the Joint Waste Disposal Board and Reading Borough Council’s Lead Councillor for Environmental Services and Community Safety;
Cllr Helen Purnell, Vice-Chair of the Joint Waste Disposal Board and Bracknell Forest Council’s Executive Member for the Environment and Community Cohesion and Cllr Jordan Montgomery, Wokingham Borough Council’s Executive Member for Environment and Climate Emergency commented:

“We are delighted to have been shortlisted in three categories at this year’s MRW National Recycling Awards. This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our teams and partners, who are committed to making a positive impact in our communities through innovative projects and waste management practices.”

Scott Adams, re3 General Manager, FCC Environment added “Everybody here at re3 is always proud to be involved with pushing new ideas and initiatives, especially those that benefit the environment and our local community so to have this recognition within the industry is fantastic.  I pass on my personal thanks to all those involved within re3 but also to our local residents”.