5R Solutions Vision
We are a trusted, sustainable and innovative glass recycling business, We have secured substantial market share across multiple industry sectors and expanded internationally. We have a stable and engaged team.
The five R’s of 5R Solutions
REDUCE
Review your material inputs that generate waste with a view to reducing what goes to landfill.
RECOVER
Collecting a resource from landfill for further use. .
REUSE
Using material inputs more than once in your organisation.
RESIDUAL
Materials sent to landfill for end of life disposal.
RECYCLE
Diverting materials from landfill within your organisation and sent for further processing.
Customer Testimonials…
“We have enjoyed a close working relationship with Chris and his team, they are passionate about glass and have developed a deep understanding of our business. This has meant that the 5R team have been able to meet our expectations around quality and service and are readily able to adapt to our production changes when required.
We look forward to continuing our partnership with 5R, especially as the insulation category in New Zealand grows, and our business continues to strive towards providing comfortable living and working spaces for New Zealand.”
“Glass Team have developed a great partnership with 5R Solutions, for all our waste glass recycling. 5R Solutions can repurpose this glass into Insulation, Filtration sandblast media and bottle products, which help support our Environmental Sustainability initiatives.
It is encouraging that we can recycle approximately 98% of our glass waste, which would have previously been taken to landfills.
Chris and his team were very supportive with their knowledge and advice when Glass Team were planning and setting up operations in 2015. We have been appreciative of 5R Solutions initiatives, which we have included in our operations and subsequent growth.
Glass recycling is made easy and it’s great to know that the lifecycle of our products can be continued in an environmentally sustainable way”
“Without 5R’s passion, support and expertise Smith&Smith® would never have been able to achieve the recycling outcomes for windscreens that we have in place today. 5R are a great partner, open to collaborating and testing different solutions to get to the best outcome for us, and the NZ environment.”
“The objective of high performance double glazing is to create healthier, cleaner and more efficient buildings. Chris and his team at 5R Solutions absolutely understand this, and are both passionate and successful at diverting glass waste from landfills. Our customers love to hear and see that the glass waste from their high performance double glazed windows is recycled into the likes of insulation, glass bottles, sports turfs and pool filters. The 5R Solutions team engage with us across planning, logistics and product development to ensure we collectively contribute to healthier, cleaner and more efficient spaces. ”
“Chris and the Team at 5R Solutions ensure the single glass we remove and replace with double glazing is recycled and avoids entering landfill . 5R Solutions are visionary, professional and reliable and have been a trusted partner of Kiwi DG for many years.”
“The disposal of windscreens had long been a problem for the auto glass industry but one 5R Solutions was determined to help NOVUS solve.
Typically, windscreens were disposed of in landfills around the country where they are estimated to take a million years to breakdown.
NOVUS contacted Chris Grant from 5 R Solutions in 2010 and became a Foundation Customer – we have worked closely with Chris and his Team diverting thousands of tonnes of windscreens from landfill to recycling.
Chris’ ability to solve problems and think outside the square is what sets his company apart.”
