Group Operations and logistics director at Envar Composting Limited - Woodhurst, England, United Kingdom
Envar Composting is an organic waste and biomass recycling operator specialising in the sustainable and cost-effective processing of the following waste streams on behalf of local authorities, commercial customers and industrial customers across the UK:Green wasteFood wasteMixed food and green waste Specific organic wasteVirgin woodchip for biomassOver more than 30 years Envar has built up an enviable reputation as a leading light in the organic waste management industry through its innovative use of technology, market-leading product development, robust operating procedures and commitment to the highest standards of integrity and environmental responsibility. The company processes green waste, food waste and specific organic waste (including biodegradable packaging) through both in-vessel technology and windrow composting to produce PAS100 compost and CQP-certified soil conditioner. Both technologies produce PAS100 QP certified compost. The resulting product is put to good use by a range of end-users including farmers, soil blenders, commercial gardeners, sports and amenity sector, and house builders. The Cambridgeshire site also processes virgin woodchip from tree surgeons and gardeners to produce a chip which is used in a variety of sources including large scale biomass. Envar is owned by Heathcote Holdings following its acquisition in April 2016. Heathcote Holdings was founded and is chaired by Trevor Heathcote, who established his first composting business in 1996. Envar sits neatly in the Heathcote Holdings portfolio alongside Countrystyle Recycling, a leading resource management and recycling company.