http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/The latest news from Countrystyle Group(c) 2012 Countrystyle Group. All rights reserved.5enquiries@sagittarius-online.com (Sagittarius Marketing)en-gbRecycling specialists Countrystyle Group have recently completed the bespoke build programme for an advanced plasterboard recycling line at their Sittingbourne, Kent facility. The build was completed in September and the plant is now fully operational, reprocessing around 500 tonnes of scrap board each week to produce two reusable end products. Countrystyle has invested heavily in the new line, which enables almost 100% of the waste board to be reclaimed. The line has also enhanced MRF operationhttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/new-plasterboard-line-achieves-near-100-recycling-rate.aspxTue, 10 Jan 2012 12:10:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=3836Our NewsBaroness Hanham, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Communities and Local Government, has paid a visit to Countrystyle Group’s Ridham facility near Sittingbourne, to see first-hand the wide range of materials recycled there. Countrystyle specialise in reclaiming waste to create new products, thereby minimising waste sent to landfill.http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/baroness-hanham-visits-countrystyle-recycling.aspxThu, 5 Jan 2012 12:05:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=3835Our NewsPlot holders at Iwade Allotments Association welcomed in some large deliveries of Countrystyle compost last month, donated by the company to give the clay-rich soil a fertility boost. Countrystyle operate a large-scale compost processing facility at Ridham Dock near Iwade, using advanced technology to turn thousands of tons of Medway’s food and green waste into a nutritional, peat-free soil improver.http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/countrystyle-compost-gives-iwade-allotments-welcome-boost.aspxThu, 22 Dec 2011 12:17:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=3839Our NewsCountrystyle Group has joined forces with WEEE Connect, the industry alliance dedicated to promoting the responsible recycling of Waste Electronic & Electrical Equipment (WEEE). The company is backing the alliance’s major TV advertising campaign, due to run on eight TV stations from Boxing Day 2011 through to 22 January in the New Year.http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/countrystyle-supports-tv-electrical-recycling-campaign.aspxWed, 21 Dec 2011 12:15:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=3837Our NewsDS Smith Recycling (formerly Severnside Recycling) has appointed Countrystyle to provide a total waste management solution to sister company, DS Smith Paper’s, Kemsley Mill in Sittingbourne, Kent. Countrystyle brings expertise in handling industrial waste from the paper manufacturing process enabling the company to deliver a sustainable waste management provision.http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/ds-smith-recycling-pick-countrystyle-for-waste-management.aspxMon, 28 Nov 2011 12:28:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=3755Our NewsManagement and staff at Leeds Castle have been making great progress in developing the venue’s waste management procedures, with a view to increasing recycling rates and minimising the amount of waste sent to landfill as a result of the castle’s day-to-day operations. The sustainability drive began in April 2010, with a clear target to achieve zero waste to landfill for the site. http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/leeds-castle--countrystyle-partner-sustainability-drive.aspxFri, 18 Nov 2011 16:46:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=3718Our NewsThis year’s Canterbury Festival is now underway, having launched with a colourful opening day Carnival Parade through the city. The theme for the 2011 Parade was Recycling and Countrystyle was proud to be a main sponsor.http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/countrystyle-helps-canterbury-festival-to-a-colourful-start.aspxMon, 24 Oct 2011 16:55:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=3624Our NewsThe Association for Organics Recycling (AfOR) has recently held its second Health & Safety Event, at Countrystyle's Ridham site in Kent. The venue was chosen by AfOR to illustrate best practice in the Waste Management and Recycling sector. http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/afor-chooses-countrystyle-to-illustrate-best-practice.aspxThu, 6 Oct 2011 14:29:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=3586Our NewsCarpetright, the UK’s biggest carpet retailer, has joined forces with Countrystyle Group to recycle nearly 50 tonnes of carpet waste off-cuts - enough to cover more than three football pitches - each year.http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/carpetright-and-countrystyle-in-carpet-waste-landfill-diversion-scheme.aspxThu, 6 Oct 2011 13:30:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=3585Our NewsInternationally renowned flooring manufacturer Tarkett have pushed their landfill rates down to almost zero since forging a successful recycling partnership with Countrystyle in January 2011. Additionally they have been able to report that Tarkett Flooring is on target to achieve a saving of almost €40,000 for the full year, as a result of this recycling initiative. http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/tarketts-landfill-costs-go-through-the-floor.aspxThu, 25 Aug 2011 09:28:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=3442Our NewsCountrystyle Group are exhibiting at the Recycling and Waste Management Exhibition in Birmingham from 13th to 15th September.http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/visit-countrystyle-at-rwm-in-partnership-with-ciwm-2011.aspxMon, 22 Aug 2011 16:46:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=3434Our NewsCountrystyle have recently embarked on a programme to develop stronger links with the community, charities and environmental organisations. The Company is now the proud sponsor of the locally-based ‘Countrystyle Netball’ team, formerly known as Dodgers.http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/its-a-team-effort.aspxFri, 19 Aug 2011 16:27:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=3432Our NewsCountrystyle have recently supported local life-savers at the Kent Air Ambulance, by providing a complimentary service for the charity’s Annual Open Day. The day is a key fundraising event and raised more than £8,500 for the charity, which relies almost entirely on public donations and receives no National Lottery funding.http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/countrystyle-support-air-ambulance-lifesavers.aspxWed, 17 Aug 2011 12:54:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=3424Our NewsCountrystyle Group have been shortlisted for the prestigious Edie Awards for Environmental Excellence. The company are nominated in the category of Green Retail Initiative, for their partnership with the Fremlin Walk shopping complex in Maidstone, Kent.http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/countrystyle-group-shortlisted-for-major-environmental-award.aspxTue, 16 Aug 2011 16:50:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=3423Our NewsCountrystyle Group are pleased to announce that they have recently become key sponsors of Kent Wildlife Trust in the role of Corporate Ambassador, which represents the highest level of support and sponsorship for the charity.http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/countrystyle-join-kent-wildlife-trust-as-corporate-ambassadors.aspxFri, 12 Aug 2011 12:54:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=3421Our NewsNot only do Countrystyle skips have to withstand the rigours of daily business use, there is no let-up when the weekend comes. Kent Youth Trials Club recently spent an entire weekend thoroughly testing the strength of a variety of our skips at a special demo event, staged as part of the County Show. http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/countrystyle-skips-create-a-course-to-remember-for-youth-trials-club-.aspxWed, 10 Aug 2011 12:25:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=3398Our NewsCountrystyle Group and Material Change Limited have announced the successful acquisition of the green and food waste composting businesses and assets of County Mulch Ltd out of administration. The deal will see Material Change taking over County Mulch’s operations at Corby and Creeting whilst Countrystyle will control operations in Suffolk at Stanton and Lackford and in Bedfordshire at Tempsford. The Creeting site operates Open Windrow Composting and bark processing, while the remaining four fachttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/countrystyle--material-change-share-the-business-of-county-mulch-ltd.aspxThu, 4 Aug 2011 17:14:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=3383Our NewsPlayers and passing motorists may have thought the end was nigh for West Hove Golf Club recently, when the entire course turned black over the space of a few days. The mysterious makeover was in fact a fine layer of specialist compost, recycled entirely from green waste collected. Over 380 tonnes were spread over the course to revitalise and rejuvenate all of the 14 fairways, but the initial effect looked quite shocking.http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/black-stuff-helps-golf-club-go-green.aspxFri, 22 Jul 2011 14:24:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=3318Our NewsCountrystyle have begun work in partnership with Demelza House Hospice for Children and will be managing the waste and recycling contract for the charity, across all of their Kent sites. Demelza were keen to increase their green credentials by reducing the amount of waste being sent to landfill and after thoroughly researching the market, Demelza approached Countrystyle.http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/countrystyle-group-begin-partnership-with-demelza-house.aspxFri, 10 Jun 2011 16:28:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=3233Our NewsThe shortlisted nominees for the prestigious Kent Excellence in Business Awards have now been announced and Countrystyle Group have been chosen as one of three Finalists to go forward in the Large Business of the Year category. http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/countrystyle-shortlisted-for-prestigious-keiba-large-business-of-the-year-award.aspxTue, 31 May 2011 16:43:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=3201Our NewsCountrystyle Recycling have helped the Eden Project and London’s Southbank Centre to create a delightful natural oasis in the heart of the city, atop the roof of the Queen Elizabeth Hall. The creation of the garden is part of Southbank Centre’s celebrations for the 60th Anniversary of the Festival of Britain.http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/countrystyle-contributes-to-the-creation-of-a-highrise-garden-of-eden.aspxTue, 10 May 2011 13:41:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=3166Our NewsCountrystyle Recycling Ltd. has recently acquired the Halstead Renewable Power Project (HRPP) from Glendale Power, and will now forge ahead with the development of an Anaerobic Digestion Plant at the Essex site, for which full planning permission has been granted. http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/countrystyle-recycling-acquires-halstead-renewable-power-project.aspxTue, 26 Apr 2011 11:54:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=3139Our NewsCountrystyle Recycling Ltd. have succeeded in securing planning approval to build an Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Plant and Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), at a redundant quarry site near Ashford in Kent. The scheme has recently been approved by Kent County Council, giving the green light to this prestigious project. The AD Plant will process some 20,000 tonnes per year, while the MRF will handle 75,000 tonnes. http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/countrystyle-secures-approval-for-ad-plant-and-recovery-facility.aspxThu, 31 Mar 2011 15:03:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=3085Our NewsCountrystyle Group has recently won a new contract with Medway Council to compost food and green waste from a new kerbside collection service. http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/countrystyle-hungry-for-medway-council-food--green-waste-contract.aspxThu, 27 Jan 2011 10:19:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=2948Our NewsFollowing a fire at Countrystyle’s Parham facility on 4th January 2010, the Group is pleased to report that the site reopened and was fully operational on 9th August 2010. http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/countrystyles-parham-facility-reopens-following-fire.aspxTue, 10 Aug 2010 10:16:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=2947Our NewsCountrystyle Group announces its recent success in securing a three year site waste management contract with Kimberly-Clark. http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/countrystyle-wins-andrex-mill-contract.aspxSun, 1 Aug 2010 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=2946Our NewsCountrystyle Group, a leading waste management and recycling company is sharing its commitment plans for more sustainable and innovative recycling and resource recovery solutions at this year’s Futuresource conference held in London. http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/talking-green--countrystyle-at-key-sustainability-conference.aspxMon, 14 Jun 2010 16:46:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=2538Our NewsFollowing Countrystyle Group’s recent success in being awarded the contract for New Spitalfields Market in London, Countrystyle is pleased to announce its success with Borough Market winning an initial one year contract to collect and recycle food waste. http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/another-market-win-for-countrystyle-group.aspxMon, 31 May 2010 09:44:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=2945Our NewsCountrystyle Group, one of the South East’s fastest growing waste management and recycling companies is pleased to announce its recent success working for the City of London Corporation, with a new contract for New Spitalfields Market in London. http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/countrystyle-group-awarded-contract-for-new-spitalfields-market.aspxThu, 6 May 2010 16:45:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=2537Our NewsA leading waste management and recycling company operating in the South East and East Anglia has just announced a recent acquisition which will see the range and capacity of their composting operations significantly extended.http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/tj-composting-sold-to-countrystyle-group.aspxTue, 6 Apr 2010 16:44:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=2536Our NewsCountrystyle Group, one of the largest privately owned waste management and recycling companies in the South East, is continuing to expand across Kent with the assistance of investment promotion agency, Locate in Kent.http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/countrystyle-group-expands-in-the-south-east.aspxFri, 26 Feb 2010 11:52:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=2534Our NewsWhen Kent came to a standstill forcing Detling Hill on the A249 near Maidstone to close, Countrystyle’s fleet support were quick to come to the aid of vehicles marooned on the roadside. Several inches of snow and ice forced many drivers to abandon vehicles with scores of other roads across the area either gridlocked or moving very slowly.http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/fleet-support-to-the-rescue.aspxThu, 24 Dec 2009 11:51:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=2533Our NewsCatherine Bearder, Liberal Democrat Member of European Parliament (MEP) representing the South East region, has paid a visit to Countrystyle Group’s Ridham recycling facility to see how recent groundbreaking waste trials are progressing.http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/mep-gives-countrystyle-mark-of-approval.aspxFri, 18 Dec 2009 11:50:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=2532Our NewsCountrystyle Group has been working alongside mcch, and its sponsor Gallagher’s on a regeneration project in Maidstone, Kent.http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/countrystyle-group-helps-regenerate-maidstone.aspxTue, 1 Dec 2009 16:57:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=2757Our NewsAn astounding 6.7 million tonnes of food is thrown away by UK consumers each year, more than any other country in the EU*. In a bid to reduce some of London’s food waste going to landfill, Juniper Food Waste, a food waste collection company and Countrystyle Group, a total waste management, recycling and composting company are working closely together to ensure that as much of this avoidable food waste is recycled.http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/juniper-and-countrystyle-recycle-the-capitals-food-waste.aspxTue, 15 Sep 2009 13:11:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=2760Our NewsKent’s leading waste management, recycling and composting company, Countrystyle Group, is Sponsoring Maidstone’s second Green Week.http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/countrystyle-helps-maidstone-go-green.aspxFri, 21 Aug 2009 13:19:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=2761Our NewsLeading waste management, recycling and composting company, Countrystyle Group, has today announced the successful acquisition of Hythe Plant & Recycling.http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/countrystyle-group-expands-in-the-south-east-acquiring-hythe-plant-and-recycling.aspxMon, 3 Aug 2009 13:37:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=2762Our NewsLeading waste management, recycling and composting company, Countrystyle Group, has achieved BSI PAS certification, confirming that its compost meets the highest standard set within the industry.http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/countrystyle-group-achieves-bsi-pas-100-certification.aspxTue, 5 May 2009 14:32:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=2765Our NewsLeading Kent based recycling and waste management company Countrystyle Group has helped Land Securities, owner of Maidstone’s premier shopping centre Fremlin Walk, scoop a top award at the highly sought after annual Green Apple Awards. Land Securities were awarded their prestigious Green Apple Award on board the Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh back in February.http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/countrystyle-group-helps-fremlin-walks-owners-win-environmental-award-.aspxWed, 22 Apr 2009 15:45:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=2766Our NewsShoppers and retailers in Maidstone have this week helped to play their part in creating a greener town centre by taking part in the town’s Bin the Bag campaign. Organised by Town Centre Management (TCM) the campaign is aimed at reducing the hundreds of thousands of plastic bags used by shoppers and retailers. Once used these bags are simply discarded and end up in landfill.http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/bday-for-bin-the-bag-in-maidstone.aspxWed, 8 Apr 2009 15:49:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=2767Our NewsIn a bid to help reduce the millions of tonnes of plasterboard ending up in landfill each year, Countrystyle Group has opened a dedicated plasterboard recycling and gypsum recovery operation at its facility in Ridham, Kent. http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/countrystyle-group-brings-plasterboard-recycling-to-the-south-east.aspxTue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=2768Our NewsMaidstone’s largest shopping centre, The Mall, has today commenced a new waste management contract with Kent based waste management and recycling company, the Countrystyle Group.http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/countrystyle-starts-new-waste-contract-at-the-mall.aspxThu, 19 Mar 2009 15:57:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=2769Our NewsThe UK generates an estimated eight to nine million tonnes of post-consumer waste wood each year.* That’s an awful lot to go to landfill, which is why companies like Kent based Countrystyle has taken action to recycle waste wood and turn it back into products. http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/wood-you-send-it-to-landfill.aspxThu, 12 Feb 2009 16:08:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=2771Our NewsLeading waste management, recycling and composting company, Countrystyle Group, has today announced the successful purchase of the freehold and composting business of Bioganix Composting Ltd’s Parham site, in Suffolk. The Parham freehold and business was purchased from the company’s administrators. http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/countrystyle-acquires-new-parham-facility.aspxThu, 12 Feb 2009 16:02:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=2770Our News“The Countrystyle fleet is expanding into a hugely diverse and efficient operation.” That is the comment from Operations Manager, Richard Lloyd on its latest addition, a new Volvo FLH 240 skip loader – the 50th vehicle in its impressive portfolio.http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/50th-vehicle-for-countrystyle.aspxMon, 9 Feb 2009 16:10:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=2772Our NewsAs part of an environmentally friendly method of handling commercial kitchen food waste and ensuring it is recycled and used for maximum benefit, Countrystyle, Kent’s leading waste and recycling company, has become the exclusive South East waste management partner for Meiko’s MicroVac - an award-winning, new, high vacuum food waste system.http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/new-partnership-offers-countrystyle-food-for-thought.aspxSun, 8 Feb 2009 16:12:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=2773Our NewsOne of Europe’s most spectacular shopping destinations has appointed Countrystyle, Kent’s leading expert in waste management and recycling, to provide the complete solution to its all its waste disposal needs. http://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/News/our-news/countrystyle-has-designs-on-ashford-centres-waste.aspxSat, 7 Feb 2009 16:14:00 GMThttp://www.countrystylegroup.co.uk/pages/news/latest_news_detail.aspx?nid=2774Our News