As the World’s leaders debate Climate Change at COP 15, closer to home the National Industrial Symbiosis Programme has unveiled its own ‘Pathway to a Low Carbon Sustainable Economy'.

Regional Minister for the West Midlands, Ian Austin, visited the Birmingham offices of the National Industrial Symbiosis Programme (NISP) yesterday to learn about the impact it has made on both the economy and environment.


Approximately 12 million 25 litre plastic drums are consumed annually within the UK across a variety of industrial sectors. Most are used once and then consigned to landfill. Recycled UK Limited can recycle the drums provided they are washed and have no chemical residues, creating a major source of recycled high density polyethylene.