Nov 8 2005
Sedgley-based Baggeridge Brick is showing its commitment to the environment by using renewable energy at its Waresley factory.
The brick manufacturer recently celebrated its first year of successfully generating electricity using gas from the nearby landfill site, which is now being put to good use and being re-used at the factory. Each year, the factory produces up to 100 million bricks for household and commercial use, yet to do this effectively uses two mega watts of electricity - 80 per cent of which is now renewable. The controlled collection of gas that Baggeridge and its partner Biffa Waste has now implemented via its landfill, means that the company is not only going some way towards helping the environment, but it is also making considerable savings in carbon emissions.
John Sandford, technical director at Baggeridge, said: “By implementing a dedicated 24/7, 365 day a year operation we have collected 9.5 million kilo watt hours per annum and have achieved some cost savings which we have been able to re-invest in the business.”
The future for this on-going collection of gas will see Baggeridge expect to get resources from the site for the next ten years.
John adds: “Generating electricity from gas naturally for the good of the environment is something we take very seriously at Baggeridge.
“We strive to give as much back to the environment as we can and I’m very proud that this system is now in place. We’re looking forward to many more years of using renewable energy.”