More than a drop in the ocean

Westgate's Hoardfast sustainability promise is centred around the ethos of relocate, reconfigure, reuse and recycle. It aims to minimise waste during construction projects, with money generated from the sale of recyclable internal hoarding panels donated to the Marine Conservation Society (MCS).

Working extensively within the construction and fit-out sectors, the company appreciates the growing need for contractors to find cost effective ways to reduce waste on their projects, and through its sustainability promise, as well as following guidelines on circular economy, it can help Hoardfast customers deliver on those targets.

Hoardfast is a modular screening system used to create temporary internal site rooms, welfare spaces and partitions. It is completely reusable across multiple projects or relocatable during phased project work. At the end of each project, Hoardfast items are removed from site and returned to Westgate, reducing waste for the customer.

Made from PVC, the sustainable panels are manufactured from up to 85% recycled plastic; on reaching the end of their usable life, panels are crushed down and recycled to manufacture new panels and other plastic items. Funds generated from the sale of unusable panels are then donated to the Marine Conservation Society, as well as other UK charities.

Caroline, corporate partnerships manager, MCS, says of the partnership: "We are delighted that Westgate Group has chosen to support the work of MCS through recycling its end-of-life Hoardfast panels. This is exactly the sort of circular economy initiative which we would like to see more companies adopting to reduce the amount of plastic waste generated throughout industry." 

Reducing the amount of single use plastic is a big concern for those working in the commercial and industrial sectors. Westgate is proud to do its bit to support the work being undertaken by MCS, which is helping secure healthy seas, shorelines and marine wildlife.

David, marketing manager, Westgate says: “By providing an internal hoarding system that is completely reusable and recyclable, we aim to support companies looking to reduce the amount of waste on fit out and construction projects and deliver on their targets for sustainability. Creating funds from our recycled panels means that by using Hoardfast, together we can support a charity that works to reduce the impact of plastics on our environment."

To learn more about the company's sustainable hoarding product, go to: www.westgateuk.co.uk.