Eco website pioneers waste-swapping scheme

BUSINESSES are being urged to sign up to an online waste exchange which could divert tonnes of materials including packaging, disused office furniture and construction waste away from landfills.

The new Waste Matchers database is now online at www.wastematchers.com.

Under the project, tonnes of material which are no longer of use to companies are being exchanged free of charge with other businesses, saving on costs and environmental pollution.