Business Elite Awards 2025 / 28 SME News Q4 2025/ 54 Simplifying Waste Management For All Re-Source Waste Management Ltd (Re-Source) is on a mission to simplify waste management for SMEs through its bespoke range of sustainable solutions. By blending innovation, compliance, and strong national and local networks, the company maximises resource recovery, supports the transition to a circular economy, and helps its client to save money and time while achieving their sustainability goals. In light of Re-Source being named our Leading Experts in Food Waste Recycling 2025 – UK, we speak to its Director, Paul Ellison. For Paul Ellison, working in the waste management industry has always been about the possibility of doing things differently. “Waste recycling is such an innovative area – with regulatory bodies asking more of waste management companies like ours all the time, and rightly so,” he says. “But whilst we are always looking at ways to innovate (we’re currently building a customer portal, for example), some elements of our business will always remain more traditional. We don’t use call centres, we know all our customers, and we’re here to meet their needs.” Indeed, Re-Source Waste Management takes an award-winning, tailored approach towards its service offering that combines national coverage and local expertise. It doesn’t believe in one-size-fits-all, instead looking to meticulously assess the client’s operations and deliver smarter, sustainable waste solutions that save them time, reduce costs, and maximise positive environmental impact. Unlike traditional providers, ReSource is a one-stop shop, with its broad service offering ranging from general and hazardous waste to recycling, food, clinical, and offensive waste management. Furthermore, its specialist engineering services provide an extra layer of efficiency by ensuring equipment and systems run smoothly with hardly any downtime. Notably, Re-Source's food waste management solution is second to none. For many businesses, food waste isn’t only costly, but it is also environmentally damaging, being a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions when in landfill. This is why ReSource is proud to champion its innovative, on-site food-to-energy and composting systems, which can achieve recycling rates of up to 90% – without any upfront capital cost. The benefits don’t end there, for the massive cost reductions come next, due to food waste being diverted from landfill and there being no landfill tax. This solution also helps businesses to align with their sustainability goals as it enables them to cut their carbon footprint and improve their green credentials. Paul comments, “The feedback from clients has been overwhelmingly positive. They’ve told us they value how simple, affordable, and environmentally responsible our solution is. In their words, it’s exactly what they’ve been asking for: a service that is both economical and as green as possible. By turning food waste into energy and other resources, we’re not just reducing costs – we're helping our clients actively contribute to the fight against climate change.” Paul also says that he is proud to be embracing the Government’s Simpler Recycling Policy, which has been put in place as a push to standardise and simplify recycling requirements across England for households, businesses, charities, and public/non-domestic premises. He explains, “The aim is to reduce confusion over what can be recycled, reduce waste sent to landfill, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and support the circular economy. Because food waste can actually be sold, and we have the networks to do that, we have introduced these additional bins without increasing the costs to our customers, whilst also improving their green credentials.” Not only does Re-Source go above and beyond in its work but it also actively supports local charities, community groups, and industry best practice, with Paul commenting, “In short, we pride ourselves on turning waste into value – for our clients, for society, and for the planet.” The company is also excited to have welcomed Lahra McClean as Director of Engagement and Relations. “After an award-winning career in broadcast news, she now specialises in client care and communications,” says Paul. “Her first priority at Re-Source Waste Management is to get our bespoke client portal up and running. In essence, we want our clients to be able to access their waste and recycling data whenever they want to – and to shout about the excellent work we help them do!” Indeed, innovation remains very much on the cards for Re-Source Waste Management as it looks towards the future, with Paul concluding, “I consider innovation to be one of our unique selling points – we're always looking for new ways of doing things, and it’s something we’ve won awards for. If you’re not going forwards, you’re going backwards!” Company name: Re-Source Waste Management Ltd Contact name: Paul Ellison Website: www.re-source.co.uk
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