Our Partnership Testimonials & Associations
“Since 2012, 5R Solutions has been an integral partner in NZ Glass's commitment to environmental sustainability.
Their expertise in glass recycling has enabled NZ Glass to repurpose nearly all of its glass waste into valuable products like glass
wool insulation and new glass bottles, significantly reducing our landfill contributions.
This collaboration has not only minimised environmental impacts but has also supported NZ Glass in
achieving its material recovery and sustainability objectives.
The dedication and innovative approach of 5R Solutions have been instrumental in
positioning NZ Glass as an environmentally conscious Glass Manufacturer.
Thank you to the 5R team for your passion and commitment to recycling, sustainability, and innovation.”
“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.”
— DAVID WHITBURN, MANAGING DIRECTOR, GLASS TEAM
“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.”
— MICHELLE VAN GAALEN Managing Director, Smith & Smith®
“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.”
— Nick Hardy-Jones, New Zealand Country Manager, Metro Performance Glass
“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.”
— KEVIN SMITH, DIRECTOR, KIWI DOUBLE GLAZING
“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 5R 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.”
WGANZ
Window & Glass Association New Zealand
The Window & Glass Association NZ (WGANZ) is the national association representing the window, door and glass industry. Established in 1965, we are a not-for-profit, independent organisation with the goal to develop and maintain high technical and professional standards and to create a better built environment for New Zealand.
We have national and international recognition as a highly respected, compliant, self-regulating body; this is reflected in our high membership levels, with the majority of window, door and glass business in NZ being certified members of the Association. Membership is voluntary. That’s over 400 reputable companies and individuals involved in the manufacturing, supply and installation of windows, doors, glass and components who have signed up to our core values, compliance and professional standards.
Our written constitution guides all our activities, and spans three main categories: member technical and business support; active participation in the NZ building industry; advocacy for ongoing technical innovation.
Our goal through all our activities is to create a better and healthier built environment for New Zealanders.
WGANZ delivers access to increased expertise for all members and stakeholders and key activities include
Ongoing development of glass, window and door performance standards and specifications
Cooperation with other building industry bodies
Provision of an independent dispute resolution service between consumers and Association members
Administration of the WEERS energy efficiency tool
Member promotion including an annual awards program.
WasteMINZ
WasteMINZ is the largest representative body of the waste, resource recovery and contaminated land sectors in New Zealand.
Formed in 1989, WasteMINZ is a membership-based organisation with over 1,500 members - from small operators through to councils and large companies.
We are the authoritative voice on waste, resource recovery and contaminated land in New Zealand and seek to achieve ongoing and positive development of our industry through strengthening relationships, facilitating collaboration, knowledge sharing and championing the implementation of best practice standards.
We work closely and collaboratively with industry partners, the Ministry for the Environment, other government agencies, and local government on advancing waste and contaminated land management issues. We also gather feedback on topical issues and key areas of interest, which are incorporated into our continuing professional development program with includes the WasteMINZ annual conference, workshops and seminars.
WasteMINZ also has relationships with a number of other similar international organisations and is New Zealand’s national member of the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA).
GPF
Glass Packaging Forum (GPF)
Our purpose is to connect businesses that sell glass-packaged consumer goods with those that collect and recycle glass. This enables glass to be returned to the furnace or made into alternative products, with the aim of zero container glass to landfill.
Established in 2006, Glass Packaging Forum (GPF) also promotes the environmental benefits of glass packaging and manages the accredited GPF Product Stewardship Scheme. There are more than 100 member brands which pay levies to the Forum related to the volume of glass they put into the NZ market place.
GPF works hard to build strong relationships with local and central government, waste management companies, recyclers and other community groups to promote and facilitate best practice for the recovery of glass.
GPF provides financial assistance, in the form of grants to provide infrastructure to improve glass recovery, facilitate glass recycling and fund research into alternative uses for glass.
The GPF represents its members’ interests within Industry and government and seeks to continuously improves the performance, relevance and awareness of product stewardship for glass.
The GPF recognises the significance of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, in particular Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, and the part the GPF Product Stewardship Scheme plays in allowing NZ consumers and business to meet this goal.