At ExCeL, we take this issue very seriously and are committed to managing our venue in a way that minimises the amount of plastic waste that we generate.
We have a zero waste-to-landfill policy. Over half our waste is recycled whilst the rest is used to create renewable energy. Here are some of the key initiatives in place to help continually reduce waste:
Over half our waste is recycled; the rest is used to create renewable energy.
We are home to the UK’s largest commercial wormery, which recycles vegetable waste from our kitchens, generating fertiliser for green spaces around ExCeL.
A #NoPlastic campaign outlined our commitment to reducing single-use plastic waste. The campaign reduced the number of plastic bottles by more than 200,000 in 2019. Other initiatives to reduce the use of plastic include water fountains, the removal of plastic straws from point-of-sale and introducing discounts for visitors with reusable cups.
Surplus food and furniture, from events, is donated to CFE (Community Food Enterprise), who share these items with local community projects throughout the London Borough of Newham.