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Over 25,000 tonnes of waste diverted from landfill, 10,000+ visitors to reuse village, and new education partnerships reflect growing momentum in Wales’ transition to a circular economy.

CWM Environmental has concluded 2025 with a series of significant achievements in resource management, reuse, education, and sustainable infrastructure, solidifying its role as a regional leader in the transition to a circular economy.

Over the past twelve months, the company has delivered measurable environmental benefits, expanded community partnerships, and invested in future-facing infrastructure that will continue to shape Wales’s sustainability landscape for years to come.

Major Environmental and Community Impact

In 2025, CWM Environmental:

• Diverted more than 25,000 tonnes of general waste from landfill
• Processed over 25,000 tonnes of green waste into organic compost
• Generated 480,000 kWh of renewable energy through its on-site wind turbine
• Recovered over 5,000 litres of paint through its Eto Paint initiative
• Donated 1,000 tonnes of compost to schools, community groups, and charities across South and West Wales
  Created over 20 acres of biodiversity and wildflower zones at its Nantycaws site to support pollinators and enhance local ecology
  

Its reuse centre, Canolfan Eto, welcomed more than 10,000 visitors in its busiest year to date, with thousands of items repaired and resold through the on-site workshop.

Expanding Education and Strategic Partnerships

In a major development, CWM Environmental became the circular economy partner of Gower College Swansea, overseeing waste services and delivering immersive educational sessions to students. Its dedicated Education and Events Coordinator also welcomed thousands of pupils from across Carmarthenshire to Canolfan Eto for hands-on learning experiences.

“Our work with Gower College and local schools reinforces the role of education in building long-term sustainability,” the spokesperson added. “It is essential that we equip people of all ages with the tools and understanding to take part in the circular economy.”

Workforce Growth and Infrastructure Investment

CWM Environmental surpassed 100 employees in 2025 and continued to expand its operational fleet.

Construction also progressed on the company’s flagship Resource Recovery Facility (RRF) in Nantycaws, scheduled to open in January 2026. Designed to process up to 80,000 tonnes of recyclable materials annually, the RRF is set to become a cornerstone of circular infrastructure in South and West Wales.

Further supporting talent development, CWM featured in several national green workforce initiatives this year, including Green Horizons: A Workforce Fit for Tomorrow, Voices from the Green Economy, and the Regional Learning and Skills Partnership South Wales’s Skills for the Future conference. CWM Environmental’s work was also recognised nationally, having been featured as one of WRAP Cymru’s case studies on the transition to a circular economy in Wales. The case study highlighted the organisation’s leadership in implementing the Welsh Government’s Collections Blueprint and advancing circular practices at a local level.

Looking Ahead: A Bigger Vision for 2026

In early 2026, the Resource Recovery Facility will come online, providing new capacity and capabilities to recover materials and reduce environmental impact at scale.

The company also hinted at a major upcoming initiative focused on sustainable resource innovation and public engagement.

CWM Gwyrdd – Coming Soon