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Tree planting boosts High Clarence Primary School’s field transformation

April 13, 2025

The transformation of High Clarence Primary School’s new playing field has taken another major step forward, thanks to a tree and hedgerow planting initiative supported by Trees on Tees Community Forest, Wilton Engineering, and Scott Bros. The latest phase of the project saw more than 24 trees and 800 hedging plants planted on the once-derelict land, which had been plagued by fly-tipping before being reclaimed for school and community use. The tree planting was made possible through Trees on Tees

Scott Bros warns householders of fine risk from using rogue waste carriers as fly-tipping incidents rise

Scott Bros, the Teesside-based recycling specialist, is urging householders to be vigilant when disposing of waste, following updated Defra statistics that reveal a rise in fly-tipping incidents across England. During 2023/24, local authorities dealt with 1.15 million fly-tipping incidents, a 6% increase from 2022/23. Of this, 60% originated from households, rising to 688,000 cases, up 5% on the previous year. [i] Regional figures show the North East recorded 25 fly-tipping incidents per 1,000 people, up from 24 for the previous 12

Scott Bros joins Teesside University on AI quest to access £200m carbon credit market

Recycling experts Scott Bros is seeking to enter a carbon credit market worth £200m using artificial soil developed from waste products. The family-run company has joined forces with Teesside University through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), partially funded by Innovate UK, to explore how remote technology can be optimally used to monitor its effectiveness in capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide. Establishing a reliable method of measuring the carbon capture abilities of the materials – a combination of natural clay,

Forgotten fly-tipped land is transformed into school’s new playing field

An overgrown and unsightly large area of land plagued by fly-tippers is being transformed into a pristine playing field for High Clarence Primary School thanks to the efforts of Teesside businesses Wilton Engineering and Scott Bros. The newly cleared space will enable the school at Port Clarence, Middlesbrough, to repurpose its current, smaller playing field as the site for a PlayZone – an all-weather community accessible outdoor sports and activity area. Having exhausted efforts to trace the owner of the

Scott Bros helps Zoe’s Place shine for Christmas Lights Switch-On

Scott Bros has stepped up to support Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice by donating one of its grab wagons to ensure their gardens are immaculate ahead of this year’s much-anticipated Christmas Lights Switch-On. Zoe’s Place, located in Middlesbrough, offers respite, palliative, and end-of-life care to babies and children up to five years old with life-threatening or life-limiting conditions. As it prepared for its festive fundraiser on Wednesday, 4th December, staff and volunteers faced a huge task to clear a large amount of

Historic links golf club champions sustainability with recycled sand from Teesside ‘urban quarry’

Seaton Carew Golf Club is using recycled sand across its site as part of an ongoing commitment to sustainable course management. It has partnered with Teesside recycling experts Scott Bros, which uses its £6m ‘urban quarry’ to create high-quality sand from unwanted construction and excavation waste. Designed to preserve the natural resources of the links course, which includes a swathe of protected coastal dunes, the club is using recycled sand as top dressing on tee boxes, fairways, approaches, and as

Scott Bros sponsors talented Teesside golfer

Recycling specialists Scott Bros has sponsored promising 14-year-old golfing prodigy, Thomas Hartshorne – who will jet off next month to represent England in the Reply Italian International Under 16 Championship. Peter Scott, a director at Scott Bros and Captain of Teesside Golf Club, noticed Thomas’s talent while playing for the same team. Impressed by the young golfer’s skill and dedication, Scott Bros decided to support his journey through sponsorship – making a vital contribution towards travel costs and accommodation during

Scott Bros and Impetus Environmental Trust transform Stafford Place Cricket Club

Stafford Place Cricket Club’s facilities have been given a new lease on life, thanks to Landfill Communities Fund (LCF) monies from Impetus Environmental Trust and support from recycling experts Scott Bros. Impetus Environmental Trust contributed £24,500 from landfill community fund monies to completely refurbish the club’s old changing rooms and umpires/referees’ rooms. The renovation includes a new roof structure, PVC doors, limo tint windows, new benches, floorboard repairs, PVC exterior cladding, carpets, and a personalised sign. This transformation was made

Local businesses come to the rescue after vandals target Darlington school

Red Hall Primary School in Darlington received a helping hand from local businesses after a recent act of vandalism caused extensive damage to its property. Darlington-based Ruck Engineering and Stockton-based Scott Bros stepped in following a heartfelt appeal on Facebook for assistance. On the evening of Thursday 18th July, vandals targeted the school, leading to the destruction of sheds, bikes and a caravan. Paint was splashed across the playground; equipment was damaged and windows were smashed. The cost of the damage

Scott Bros tees up first charity golf day in support of Butterwick Hospice

Recycling experts Scott Bros is staging its first charity golf day in aid of Butterwick Hospice and is appealing for teams of four to sign up. Held at Teesside Golf Club on Friday 14th June, the event includes several side competitions including beat the scratch golfer, nearest the pin, and longest drive on the 18 hole course. All proceeds will be donated to Butterwick Hospice which provides holistic care for children and adults with life-limiting illness across Teesside and County Durham.

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