29 September 2021 | Ep.55 – removing the ‘fill’ from landfill!
In this ‘lockdown’ episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with Eldon Reeve and Hilary West-Reeve.
They are a duo who are co-owners of Phoenix Metal Recyclers + Metalman, who are committed to advocating for and contributing to the reduction of waste to landfill.
Join us as we discuss metal recycling and how it fits into the circular economy, as well as the ins and outs of running a recycling operations.
Connect with Eldon
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eldon-reeve-1a741a8a/
Connect with Hilary
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilary-west-reeve-58a72772/
Connect with Phoenix Metal Recyclers + Metalman
Website: https://www.phoenixmetal.co.nz/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/phoenixmetalrecyclers/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Phoenix-Metal-Recyclers-Metalman-381653578590412/
Find out more about our sustainability initiatives at HERA:
Steel recycling report: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/steel-recycling/
Steel and the circular economy: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/steel-circular-economy/
Zero carbon steel: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/zero-carbon-steel/
Steel and the living standards framework: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/steel-lsf/
Aotearoa Transformation Agenda and Plan: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/ata-plan/
Guidance for calculating carbon footprint: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/carbon-footprint/
Steel sustainability research fund: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/sustainability-research-fund/
You might also be interested in the following resources:
Key messages document on six reasons why steel from the Sustainable Steel Council: https://www.sustainablesteel.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Six-reasons-why-LAP-LAT-01.pdf
Sustainability FAQ’s answered: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/sustainability-faqs/