The production of waste on a construction site is unavoidable. Construction waste increases the burden on landfill sites which are becoming increasingly scarce.

It is impossible for a construction site to operate without producing any waste but it is possible to limit the amount that ends up in landfill. It is a legal requirement to properly manage waste and confirm that it’s following the waste management hierarchy. This is crucial in order to help the UK minimise its environmental impact and reduce the demands placed on our landfills. All companies are legally required to follow the waste management hierarchy REDUCE, REUSE and RECYCLE before disposal.

The benefits of proper construction waste management include:

• Reduced costs. Proper construction waste management reduces costs in multiple ways. You’ll reduce spending by reusing materials and you’ll prevent double costs, which refers to paying for a material that goes to waste and then paying again to have it removed.
• Corporate social responsibility. Managing your waste will help you limit how much you generate and dispose of, as well as ensure it’s properly processed once removed from your site. This will help to conserve our planet’s natural resources and minimise the energy required to transport and reprocess waste.
• Improved reputation. Businesses that demonstrate they’re doing their part for the environment will develop a positive reputation, which improves their relationships with customers and clients. It can even help you gain opportunities with government-funded projects, which often require certain standards of waste management.
• Improved company-wide awareness. When workers adopt safe, sustainable waste management practices at work, they may then feel compelled to apply these practices to other aspects of their work and their personal life.
• BREEAM. Recycled aggregates help towards your sites certification. BREEAM has become  part of the construction culture

Take a look at how we recycle construction waste – click here.

There are a lot of great reasons to use woodland mulch in your garden this spring. It can help reduce the number of weeds that grow in your garden, keep the soil moist and cool, protect against pests, improve the quality of your soil, and preserve the appearance of your lawn. It’s really a vital part of gardening, especially in the spring. It can also give your garden a fresh, woodsy smell and make it feel like you’ve been transported to a forest!

It prevents weed growth

Weeds compete with plants for water, nutrients, and light. The most effective way to keep weeds from growing is to use mulch. By covering the soil around your plants with a layer of wood chips or bark dust, you will prevent weeds from germinating. This will prevent them from spreading. Mulch also reduces the need for frequent and labor-intensive weeding, giving your plants more time to thrive and flourish.

It keeps the soil moist and cool

One of the best benefits of mulch is that it keeps the soil moist and cool. When you use a thick layer of mulch in your garden, it will help to prevent evaporation by absorbing water from rainfall or irrigation. This means that less water needs to be added during dry spells, which saves you time and money!

Mulch also helps reduce temperatures in the soil by insulating against heat transfer. This reduces stress on plants during hot summer days when they’re trying to grow new leaves and flowers. So if your garden is not growing as fast as it should, don’t worry – just give it some mulch and a comfy blanket!

It protects against pests

Mulch is a great way to protect plants from pests. It prevents them from getting into the garden in the first place, by keeping the soil covered and making it difficult for them to burrow through. It prevents pests from laying eggs in the soil by covering it with mulch–they can’t get to their favorite breeding grounds! And if they do manage to make their way into your garden, they’ll have trouble hiding under all that woody goodness. Finally, mulch can even help prevent some of those pesky bugs from devouring your precious plants. The woody material provides some distance between hungry insects and tasty leaves, so they’re less likely to grab lunch without permission!

It improves the quality of your soil

In addition to adding beauty and helping keep your garden looking neat, mulch can also improve the quality of your soil. Mulch is made from organic materials such as wood chips, which are decomposed by microbes in the soil. The decomposition process releases nutrients that are then available for plants’ roots to access. This makes mulch an excellent way to add nutrients back into your garden after it has been disturbed by digging or other activities like weeding or planting seeds! In addition to the added nutrients provided by mulch, this material has many other benefits: It helps prevent erosion by keeping rainwater from washing away topsoil (this is especially important if you live near water). It helps prevent soil from becoming too compacted due to foot traffic over time–this allows air circulation between layers so roots can grow deeper into them without hitting hardpans underneath!

It can give your plants a boost in nutrients and minerals

You may want to consider using mulch in your garden, especially if you’re looking for a way to give your plants a boost in nutrients and minerals. Mulch can be an excellent source of nutrients and minerals for your plants. It helps keep the soil healthy by retaining moisture, preventing weeds from growing, and keeping the soil from becoming compacted. In addition to these benefits, mulch also gives an aesthetic appeal to gardens by providing color contrast with flowers or vegetables planted next to it.

We hope you enjoy our list of the top 5 benefits of using woodland mulch in your garden this spring! If you want to learn more about this product please contact our professional and friendly sales today, they are happy to help.

We are so excited to announce that we have launched new sustainable landscaping products here at Waltet Materials. We have now added mulch, bark, woodchips, and compost. You can count on our friendly and professional sales team to help you find the right products for your project. We like to think that we are helping the environment one garden at a time! All products can be delivered to your site or collected at our Romsey recycling centre. So let’s all get mulching and do our part to save the planet!

Our high-quality landscaping products are ideal for schools, local authorities, and residential areas. So don’t be surprised if your landscape or garden suddenly looks like the Garden of Eden – with Waltet, anything is possible! As one of the leading waste recycling companies in the south, we value sustainability and recycling. Our commitment to sustainability and recycling is deeply ingrained in every aspect of our business, ensuring our high-quality landscaping products are not only reliable but also environmentally friendly. We are proud to say that all of the landscaping products that we have in stock are made from organic waste recycled from the local area. So if you’re looking for an eco-friendly way to spruce up your yard, then you know where to go!

Take a look at our Mulch, bark, and compost.

Lewis Wyatt started his journey as an Apprentice in 2020 as a Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner at Waltet Materials Ltd.

Waltet Materials is one of the leading waste recycling companies in Southampton, offering Skip hire, Grab, and Tipper Hire and Materials for commercial and domestic customers. We offer services in Southampton and the surrounding area.

What started as a completely new venture for Lewis after school, ended up unlocking his professional calling. Fast forward to 2023, Lewis is now a successful Aggregates and Planning sales Representative who has grown and driven our materials revenue.

In this blog, we will follow Lewis’s journey from Apprentice to Business Sales Representative.

   

WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE THE APPRENTICESHIP ROUTE?

I never really enjoyed school and wanted a new challenge. I thought the best thing for me was to work full-time and get a qualification. That’s where Waltet stood out. After my first full day, I could tell I was part of “The Waltet Family”. I was given many opportunities and had multiple one to ones which really helped me develop and learn new things.

WHAT WERE YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AS AN APPRENTICE?

When I first started the first couple of months were seeing how Waltet operated and learning the Waltet way. This eventually developed where I was helping by answering the phone taking orders and processing orders. I then started gaining confidence and started reaching out to new companies and offering our services.

HOW DID YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES EVOLVE OVER TIME?

As mentioned the first few months were learning the industry and how Waltet operated. It then progressed into taking / processing orders. I was then brought into the world of road planings. Once I was taught this I was like a Jack Russell with a bone, I just wanted to sell road planings and speak with local farmers and businesses. I liked the challenge of having to reach out to people and sell planings. I now work on Skips / Aggregates and Planings so don’t hesitate to contact me if you need anything.

LOOKING BACK AT YOUR JOURNEY, HOW DID AN APPRENTICESHIP HELP YOU GET TO WHERE YOU ARE NOW?

Waltet has given me many opportunities and has grown my confidence massively. If you told me when I first started, I would be constantly meeting new people and tasked with selling Aggregates/skips/planings, etc. I would have laughed. However, the training that I was given has grown me into the person I am now. It has also given me confidence outside of work I’m not as shy and love meeting new people.

WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THE APPRENTICESHIP ROUTE TO OTHER PEOPLE INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN IT?

I would definitely recommend getting an apprenticeship at Waltet as you are offered so many opportunities and you will be constantly learning every day. You get a qualification, and this will help you later in life. It is the best decision I have ever made.

If you were inspired by Lewis’s journey why not have a look at what Apprenticeships programs you might want to pursue?

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This festive season Waltet is proud to support Mission Christmas this year, they aim to ensure that children living in poverty wake up to a gift on Christmas morning ?

We’ll be hosting jumper day to help raise money on the 16th of December. If you are in a position to donate to those less fortunate, we have a Mission Christmas fundraising page where you can support the charity too. Link below.

Waltet Mission Christmas Cash For Kids Fundraising Page.