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As a business we produce a varied amount of waste from general to workshop oils to cardboard. In partnership with Slicker we are able to remove and recycle the majority of our produced waste. Although our general waste all goes into one bin it is recycled at Devon Contract Waste Recovery Centre where it sorted and either reused or upcycled into something like plastic benches. This reduces any requirement to send to landfill which is costly and is now not environment friendly.
Oil and waste products from the workshops are collected by Slicker and oil is reprocessed into base oil products. These oils are then used in the production of new carbon efficient lubricants emitting 30% less CO2 then crude oil. When the oil market is good we get a rebate back on our removed waste oil.
Issued parts produce a large amount of packaging mainly cardboard and the company has invested in an industrial cardboard compactor at Marsh Mills to recover as much cardboard as possible. By using our parts vans, which bring the cardboard back to Marsh Mills on their normal daily trips we are able to bale the cardboard reducing the number of waste bins on site and selling the cardboard on to be recycled. The saving of not having bins for cardboard to be placed in is over £25K and so far we have recycled 45 ton of cardboard in 2022 which is equivalent to the weight of 6.5 African elephants.
To ensure our business positively impacts the environment, Vospers has made Environmental Commitments.
Vospers is committed to helping positively impacting the local community, whether this be through sustainability measures, charitable work and waste management. The entire company has made a great effort to reduce our carbon footprint, with the hopes to become Net Zero. To date, both our Matford Way and Marsh Mills sites have saved over 113,000 KG in CO2 Emissions, through the installation of Solar Panels, with an equivalent of over 6,000 trees being planted.
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Vospers are proud support Plymouth Albion’s Community Rugby Program
Plymouth Albion and Vospers have teamed up to make a real difference in the community, launching an exciting initiative aimed at revitalising rugby in Plymouth’s primary schools. For the past 2 years, Vospers and Plymouth Albion have brought professional coaching directly into PE lessons and after-school sessions. The program is helping hundreds of children develop new skills, grow in confidence, and experience the values of rugby firsthand.
Since its launch in 2023, the initiative has already delivered impressive results:
- 20 primary schools across the PL1 and PL2 areas are actively participating.
- Three dedicated community coaches are leading sessions every week.
- Over 90 coaching hours per month are being delivered.
- More than 300 children are engaged in rugby training each week.
For many children, this is their first opportunity to play rugby, and thanks to this partnership, they’re developing not just their sporting ability but also key life skills such as teamwork, discipline, and resilience.
Why This Matters
For Vospers Chairman, Peter Vosper, the program represents a long-term commitment to supporting young people through sport:
“We have a long-standing relationship with Plymouth Albion, and this initiative is a fantastic way to give back to the community. Seeing children gain confidence, make friends, and enjoy being active is incredibly rewarding. We’re delighted to be involved. The values of rugby line up with our own here at Vospers – Care, accountability, performance, Integrity and respect. And this something we see throughout this program.”
Plymouth Albion Managing Director, Max Venables, explained why this initiative is so important:
“This program, in partnership with Vospers, isn’t just about rugby—it’s about providing young people with opportunities. Rugby teaches valuable life skills, from teamwork to respect, and we are proud to be playing a part in inspiring the next generation. Seeing these children enjoying the game and growing in confidence is exactly what this initiative is all about.”
Driving to bring the community together…
Have you seen the Vospers YMCA car in your community? Vospers are working closely with the YMCA Plymouth to support their commitment to helping the community with their educational, health and family needs. The Vospers MG ZS is the perfect vehicle to transport families, the elderly and young people to essential appointments, coffee mornings, and work experience placements, to name but a few! As the Community Sponsors of the YMCA, Vopsers are proudly making such opportunities more accessible in the hope that more local people have access to the offerings of the excellent work of the YMCA.
Voted YMCA of the Year 2023, YMCA Plymouth has an impact of over 18,000, the YMCA has been focusing on helping Plymouth since 1848. Find out more about the YMCA: YMCA Plymouth | Supporting our community - Education, Health, Families
Do you love the Vospers YMCA car? Find out more about the MG ZS here: MG ZS | Plymouth, Devon | Vospers MG
Other charities and community groups Vospers have proudly supported across 2025-2026