Latest figures in from NISP show that alongside other delivery bodies the programme helped the Government achieve its key objective of the Business Resource Efficiency and Waste (BREW) Programme, namely helping businesses reduce waste.

Two unique networks helping business and the public sector are joining forces to improve the advice and practical help they give to reduce waste and improve economic and environmental performance.

NISP West Midlands has helped Oldbury based polymer recycler, Chem Polymer Limited secure a 140 000 pound grant from regional development agency Advantage West Midlands. The grant was essential for the company to complete their plans to diversify their business and create one of the largest thermoplastic compounding businesses in the UK, safeguarding jobs and creating new employment opportunities for the company.