SPOTLIGHT: Revolutionising textile disposal on the Defence estate, with Craig Patterson and Dale Manley

<p>In this episode of Defence Connect Spotlight, Regional Manager for the National Clothing Store at Ventia, Craig Patterson, and National Contract Manager – Defence at Veolia, Dale Manley, join host Liam Garman to discuss the companies’ revolutionary disposal solution that provides a sustainable solution to end of life disposal for Defence uniforms across Defence bases.</p> <ul> <li>With an objective to deliver an environmentally friendly disposal solution to Defence, the trio begin the podcast unpacking how Ventia and Veolia partnered to develop a recycling system that converts textiles to biofuel, having successfully completed their trial across six Defence bases.</li> <li>The podcast continues discussing how the initiative facilitates the secure and safe disposal of high turnover Defence textiles, enabling enhanced and scalable recycling within Defence and diverting 100% of end-of-life uniforms from landfill.</li> <li>The trio wrap up the podcast discussing recent interest from the University of NSW and Catholic Schools NSW to expand the biofuel solution beyond Defence.</li> </ul> <p>Enjoy the podcast,<br /> The Defence Connect Team</p>