Waste target achieved

Portakabin has achieved its objective of zero waste to landfill at its manufacturing centre in York a year ahead of its December 2013 target.

This follows improvements to waste management processes, which have included waste streaming and segregation for recycling. Non- recyclable waste is incinerated for power generation.

Portakabin has achieved a reduction in carbon output of 7.5% as part of the Government's Carbon Reduction Commitment.

This was principally achieved with a reduction in heating oil consumption.

Development of the new Portakabin Solus and Titan Energy-Saver range which is designed to reduce energy use by more than 60%, allows building occupiers to meet environmental and carbon reduction targets and reduce running costs. The buildings have the capability to achieve an Energy Performance Certificate 'A' rating.

Portakabin says its modular buildings have a number of environmental advantages over site-based construction methods: Vehicle movements to site are reduced by up to 90% The Portakabin modular system performs in excess of Building Regulations' requirements for air tightness, minimising energy consumption and costs.

The structure of the buildings has significant recycled content Material waste is reduced by up to 90% (source: WRAP) Steel-framed modules can be easily disassembled and recycled.