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At Royal Priors, we’re committed to making sustainability part of everyday life across the centre. From increasing recycling and reducing waste to improving energy efficiency and creating greener spaces, we’re continually looking for ways to reduce our environmental impact.
Our approach is practical, measurable and collaborative, working alongside our retailers, colleagues and partners to make positive changes across the centre.
Waste management is at the heart of our sustainability efforts. Our dedicated Recycling Hub provides a clear and practical way for retailers to separate waste correctly, helping us recycle more and send less to energy recovery.
The Recycling Hub includes dedicated areas for cardboard, food waste, glass, cooking oil and specialist waste such as aerosols, batteries and light bulbs. We’ve also expanded our recycling streams to include metal, wood, ink cartridges, electrical items and WEEE waste.
Colour coded bins, clear signage and transparent refuse sacks help make recycling easier and reduce contamination, while our dedicated waste team checks collections and supports retailers with getting waste into the right stream.
28.79% increase
in recycling tonnage
141.69 tonnes
recycled during the latest reporting period
11.40% reduction
in waste sent to energy recovery
50%+
monthly recycling rates, with a target of reaching 70% during peak trading periods
Reducing waste isn’t just about recycling. It’s also about finding ways to reuse materials wherever possible.
Our reuse programme helps prevent items such as mannequins and shop shelving from going to waste, while retailers also return coat hangers for reuse and share opportunities to reuse materials between stores.
We’ve also looked at how we can repurpose materials within the centre. Our rooftop garden was created using repurposed bins and other materials that could otherwise have become waste.
By reusing what we already have, we’re helping support a more circular approach and reducing the amount of material that needs to be disposed of.
We’re continually looking for ways to reduce energy use across Royal Priors.
LED lighting upgrades and timed controls have been introduced throughout the centre to help reduce unnecessary energy consumption.
Our investment in new waste compactors is also helping to reduce vehicle movements associated with waste collection, contributing to lower carbon emissions while improving the efficiency of our waste operations.
These changes form part of our ongoing commitment to making the day to day operation of Royal Priors more environmentally responsible.
Sustainability is also built into the way we clean and maintain Royal Priors.
Our cleaning teams use microfibre cleaning techniques throughout the centre, significantly reducing the need for cleaning chemicals and disposable cleaning products.
Rather than relying on single use materials, our cleaning cloths are laundered on site so they can be reused. This helps minimise unnecessary waste and reduces the environmental impact associated with disposable cleaning materials.
It’s a simple change, but one that makes a difference every day.
We know that creating meaningful change in a busy shopping centre takes teamwork.
Our dedicated Waste Champions work closely with retailers and centre teams to promote good recycling practices, provide guidance and encourage positive behaviour.
We’ve also introduced a dedicated waste operative who collects bins from internal stores, checks for contamination and provides immediate feedback when recyclable materials have been placed in the wrong waste stream.
Training sessions, retailer newsletters, email communications, daily team briefings and face to face engagement all help keep sustainability front of mind.
Our Waste & Collection Pledge also gives store managers the opportunity to commit to maintaining high recycling standards.
Together, our retailers, cleaning teams, Waste Champions and centre management are helping to make sustainable practices part of everyday operations.
Sustainability isn’t just about what we take away. It’s also about creating something positive.
Our rooftop garden was created using repurposed bins and materials that would otherwise have become waste.
The space includes planters and a pond, helping to support biodiversity while providing a peaceful area where colleagues can relax and enjoy some time surrounded by nature.
It’s a small green space with a wider purpose, supporting both the environment and colleague wellbeing.
Sustainability is an ongoing journey, and we’re committed to continually improving what we do.
Our next steps include increasing retailer engagement, further reducing contamination and identifying additional recycling streams. We’re also planning a comprehensive waste composition analysis to identify further opportunities to divert waste from disposal.
By working together and continually looking for new opportunities, we’re aiming to make Royal Priors a cleaner, greener and more environmentally responsible place for our retailers, colleagues, visitors and the wider community.
Together, we’re making a difference.