Sackers has seen impressive growth of 77% in international trade since 2016, that’s averaging 21% year on year. Sackers is expert in processing scrap metal and sorting it into purer groups within ferrous and non-ferrous categories. The goods are sold for recycling to manufacturers. Their international sales are made up mainly outside of the EU;…
Sackers Recycling has taken on three young adults after a group of five attended two weeks’ work experience via the Inspire Suffolk’s Step Up programme. The programme is designed to provide young people between 16-24 years with the opportunity to gain industry-related training and qualifications. This is their stepping stone into employment by adding experience…
A local construction company is celebrating being accredited for its dedication to the environment. Following a rigorous three-day audit, Ipswich-based SEH French has achieved the revised ISO 14001:2015 certification. The standard was updated in 2018 and aims to minimise how a company’s operations negatively affect the environment while making sure they comply with applicable laws,…
SIX Suffolk apprentices, bidding to become the winner in a special business competition, are to face their latest challenge this week. The Suffolk Apprentice contest arrives at Riduna Park in Melton on Friday 23rd August, where stage five of eight takes place under the scrutiny of business judges. A challenge has been created by the…
In light of the newly released Village Survival Guide, Community Action Suffolk CEO Christine Abraham touches on one particular aspect of community services in decline – youth-focused clubs and offerings. We’re only just inside the start of the school summer holidays, but how many families across Suffolk have already heard the cry of ‘we’re bored…there’s…
Sackers waste and recycling staff undertook a 24-hour challenge to raise money for a local Essex charity called Re-cycle Bikes to Africa. The charity receives used bikes, preps them and sends them to different parts of Africa enabling children to get to school and adults get to work. Sackers cycled a static bike to reach…
Business leaders in construction and land development have been urged to embrace their important role in conservation across Suffolk. Landowners, council representatives and housing businesses were among those who attended a special event at Riduna Park, in Melton, to hear a rallying call from CIC Greener Growth. The event saw Greener Growth’s founder, Joannah Metcalfe,…
A hotel in Woodbridge has been named the greenest in Suffolk. Ufford Park Hotel, Golf and Spa has been awarded Greenest Business at the Creating the Greenest County Awards 2019. Sponsored by the University of Suffolk, these awards celebrate the environmental excellence of businesses in our county. Managing director Tarnia Robertson was presented with the…