Menu
05/04/2012
Renewable Products Safeguard Jobs
Renewable Products Ltd has expanded its product range, safeguarded jobs and made significant cost savings with the assistance of Invest Northern Ireland’s Industrial Symbiosis (IS) service.
The company, based near Larne, produces high quality sustainable products, like animal bedding and landscaping products, from waste wood and plastics. As a result of its participation in the IS programme, Renewable Products has invested almost £200,000 in new processing equipment, which has led to cost savings, and additional sales of almost £500,000.
The IS service is part of Invest NI’s portfolio of support for businesses that want to reduce costs while improving their sustainability.
Renewable Products needed to identify additional sources of wood and plastic to develop innovative products. It saw the value of applying IS principles to its processes and attended a number of workshops where it was introduced to other businesses that could potentially provide the wood and plastic. The IS team maintained regular contact with the company providing support and introducing it to other businesses.
A recent innovation for Renewable Products came through collecting old lorry curtains which are trimmed and shipped to a company in Switzerland, where they are made into high value handbags and satchels. Waste wood, which previously ended up in landfill sites, is reprocessed into animal bedding and wood chip for play parks. This product was used recently for landscaping at the Ecos Centre in Ballymena.
(LB)
The company, based near Larne, produces high quality sustainable products, like animal bedding and landscaping products, from waste wood and plastics. As a result of its participation in the IS programme, Renewable Products has invested almost £200,000 in new processing equipment, which has led to cost savings, and additional sales of almost £500,000.
The IS service is part of Invest NI’s portfolio of support for businesses that want to reduce costs while improving their sustainability.
Renewable Products needed to identify additional sources of wood and plastic to develop innovative products. It saw the value of applying IS principles to its processes and attended a number of workshops where it was introduced to other businesses that could potentially provide the wood and plastic. The IS team maintained regular contact with the company providing support and introducing it to other businesses.
A recent innovation for Renewable Products came through collecting old lorry curtains which are trimmed and shipped to a company in Switzerland, where they are made into high value handbags and satchels. Waste wood, which previously ended up in landfill sites, is reprocessed into animal bedding and wood chip for play parks. This product was used recently for landscaping at the Ecos Centre in Ballymena.
(LB)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
24 February 2022
Environment Minister Supports 'Time for Timber' Initiative
Environment Minister Edwin Poots has announced his support for the 'Time for Timber' global wood manifesto, launched by Confor last year to coincide with COP26 in Glasgow.
Environment Minister Supports 'Time for Timber' Initiative
Environment Minister Edwin Poots has announced his support for the 'Time for Timber' global wood manifesto, launched by Confor last year to coincide with COP26 in Glasgow.
08 April 2022
Third Of NI Power Comes From Renewable Sources
Up to three quarters of the electricity in the electricity grid can now come from variable renewable sources following the completion of a ground-breaking project by grid operator SONI.
Third Of NI Power Comes From Renewable Sources
Up to three quarters of the electricity in the electricity grid can now come from variable renewable sources following the completion of a ground-breaking project by grid operator SONI.
09 June 2023
JT Spas Launches New Hot Tub Range
Home and garden specialist, JT Spas, has announced the launch of its latest range of hot tub products. The latest addition to JT Spas extensive range showcases a carefully curated collection of top-quality hot tubs and garden spas, designed to "rejuvenate and revitalize mind, body, and soul".
JT Spas Launches New Hot Tub Range
Home and garden specialist, JT Spas, has announced the launch of its latest range of hot tub products. The latest addition to JT Spas extensive range showcases a carefully curated collection of top-quality hot tubs and garden spas, designed to "rejuvenate and revitalize mind, body, and soul".
12 October 2021
New Period Products Bill To Be Introduced Into The Assembly
A new Period Products Bill, which aims to address period poverty across Northern Ireland by making free period products available in schools, colleges and all other public buildings, is to be introduced into the Assembly. The Bill, introduced by the SDLP's Pat Catney, is due to undergo its first reading in the Assembly.
New Period Products Bill To Be Introduced Into The Assembly
A new Period Products Bill, which aims to address period poverty across Northern Ireland by making free period products available in schools, colleges and all other public buildings, is to be introduced into the Assembly. The Bill, introduced by the SDLP's Pat Catney, is due to undergo its first reading in the Assembly.
07 February 2013
NI Universities Earn £100m Through Business Links
Northern Ireland’s universities earned over £100m through links with local business and the community in 2010/11. That was the message from Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry following the publishing of the Higher Education Business and Community Interaction Survey (HE-BCI) Northern Ireland.
NI Universities Earn £100m Through Business Links
Northern Ireland’s universities earned over £100m through links with local business and the community in 2010/11. That was the message from Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry following the publishing of the Higher Education Business and Community Interaction Survey (HE-BCI) Northern Ireland.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:It will be cloudy again throughout the day. Mainly dry in the morning, but patchy drizzle in places, becoming more widespread and persistent in the afternoon. Freshening southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:Cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
