A Colne Valley business has teamed up with a waste management firm in a bid to boost its recycling levels.

Titanic Spa at Linthwaite has joined forces with Elland-based Orchard Environmental.

Their collaboration has already led to the introduction of new mixed and cardboard recycling schemes at the former textile mill, which was originally built in 1911.

Matt Barker, of Titanic Spa, said the initiative had been prompted by feedback from the company’s eco focus group which had highlighted an increase in the volume of cardboard waste being generated.

“Our eco focus group meets regularly to ensure that we are continually monitoring our impact on the environment as we work towards becoming a fully carbon neutral and sustainable business,” he said. “Orchard Environmental has helped us introduce new systems which include segregating food waste as well as recycling cardboard.” The new waste strategy covers general waste, mixed recyclables and cardboard.