GWP has put a new wastewater treatment plant into operation at its UK site in Cricklade. The packaging manufacturer is thus reducing transport emissions, costs and risks - and at the same time strengthening its sustainability strategy.
The British packaging manufacturer GWP has installed a new waste water treatment plant at its factory in Cricklade. Previously, around 350,000 litres of wastewater had to be transported by tanker to external facilities every year. With the new solution, the water is now treated on site and regularly tested to ensure compliance with the requirements of the UK Environment Agency.
According to the company, the investment brings several advantages: less space required for tanks, lower risk of leaks, lower operating costs and, above all, significantly reduced CO₂ emissions due to the elimination of transport.
Complementing ongoing sustainability initiatives
The wastewater plant is part of a comprehensive sustainability strategy. In recent years, GWP has converted all lighting to LED, integrated electric vehicles into the fleet and installed solar panels at the Cricklade site. Managing Director Ruth Cook emphasised that the new plant represents a further building block in the company's commitment to environmental protection and customer satisfaction.
Contribution to the customer's supply chain
For customers from industry, trade and logistics, sustainable production is increasingly a decisive criterion. With investments such as wastewater treatment, GWP says it supports companies in achieving their own environmental goals in the supply chain.
The company employs around 100 people in Cricklade and Salisbury and has been part of the Macfarlane Group since 2021.
Source: GWP
