10-05-2025
'Wow, what a year': Dorset firm achieves record-breaking recycling
An organic recycling and renewable energy company produced more green energy than ever in 2024.
Parley-based Eco Sustainable Solutions said its energy assets were "the true stars" of the year, generating enough energy to power more than 6,600 homes.
In a record-breaking year, Eco recycled 61,191 tonnes of green waste, 36,960 tonnes of food waste, 51,462 tonnes of wood waste, 57,930 tonnes of excavated soils and 28,903 tonnes of sweet sweepings.
This recycling and recovery effort prevented 116,434 tonnes of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere by diverting waste from landfill.
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Justin Dampney, Managing Director, Eco Sustainable Solutions Ltd (Image: Eco Sustainable Solutions) Other highlights in Eco's annual sustainability report included the beginning of work on a new anaerobic digestion (AD) facility at its Parley Eco Park, set to be operational this October.
The plant is expected to generate enough energy to heat more than 7,000 homes.
The company also exceeded a five per cent carbon efficiency target by trialling alternatives to traditional diesel.
Managing director Justin Dampney said: "Wow, what a year 2024 has been for all of us at Eco.
"I'm incredibly proud of the initiatives, innovations and achievements we've accomplished."
Founded in 1995, Eco Sustainable Solutions has an annual turnover of £17 million and employs 52 people.
It has sites at Weymouth, Parley and Piddlehinton.
