{"id":357,"date":"2023-03-10T14:08:52","date_gmt":"2023-03-10T14:08:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tomwhitewaste.co.uk\/?page_id=357"},"modified":"2024-03-19T11:44:20","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T11:44:20","slug":"our-story","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tomwhitewaste.co.uk\/about\/our-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Story"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"section-2-106\" class=\" ct-section page-cover\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.33), rgba(0,0,0,0.33)), url(https:\/\/www.tomwhitewaste.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/our-story-cover-scaled.jpg);background-size:auto,  cover;\" ><div class=\"ct-section-inner-wrap\"><h1 id=\"headline-3-106\" class=\"ct-headline h1-large\">Our story<\/h1><div id=\"_rich_text-6-106\" class=\"oxy-rich-text\" >This is a block of text. Double-click this text to edit it.<\/div><a id=\"link_button-4-106\" class=\"ct-link-button button\" href=\"#\" target=\"_self\"  >Button<\/a><\/div><\/section>\n\n<section id=\"section-8-106\" class=\" ct-section\" ><div class=\"ct-section-inner-wrap\"><div id=\"_rich_text-9-106\" class=\"oxy-rich-text\" ><p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-f30c3367-7fff-1b4b-647c-e62129d26b13\">As a waste management company, we offer unparalleled waste solutions that empower our local customers, ensuring they take accountability for their waste, whilst reaching their sustainability goals. And, we&rsquo;re always looking for better, more sustainable ways to operate ourselves. Minimising our impact on the planet, maximising our impact on the future.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/span><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-f30c3367-7fff-1b4b-647c-e62129d26b13\">People. Planet. Purpose.<\/span><\/p><\/div><a id=\"link_button-10-106\" class=\"ct-link-button button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomwhitewaste.co.uk\/about\/vision-and-values\" target=\"_self\"  >Vision and Values<\/a><\/div><\/section>\n\n<section id=\"section-280-106\" class=\" ct-section\" ><div class=\"ct-section-inner-wrap\"><div id=\"new_columns-281-106\" class=\"ct-new-columns\" ><div id=\"div_block-282-106\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><h1 id=\"headline-283-106\" class=\"ct-headline\">People. Planet. Purpose<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n<section id=\"section-2-1873\" class=\" ct-section\" ><div class=\"ct-section-inner-wrap\"><div id=\"code_block-5-1873\" class=\"ct-code-block\" ><div style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/893357573?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"Tom White Video\"><\/iframe><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n<section id=\"section-280-106\" class=\" ct-section\" ><div class=\"ct-section-inner-wrap\"><div id=\"new_columns-281-106\" class=\"ct-new-columns\" ><div id=\"div_block-282-106\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><h1 id=\"headline-283-106\" class=\"ct-headline\">From family business to environmental pioneers&nbsp;<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column357_549b8a-47\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-testimonials-wrap357_a23713-d0 kt-testimonial-halign-center kt-testimonial-style-card kt-testimonials-media-on kt-testimonials-icon-off kt-testimonial-columns-3 kt-t-xxl-col-3 kt-t-xl-col-3 kt-t-lg-col-3 kt-t-md-col-2 kt-t-sm-col-1 kt-t-xs-col-1 carousel-years wp-block-kadence-testimonials\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-testimonials-inner-wrap kt-blocks-carousel kt-carousel-container-dotstyle-none kt-carousel-container-arrowstyle-blackonlight\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-carousel-init kb-gallery-carousel kt-carousel-arrowstyle-blackonlight kt-carousel-dotstyle-none\" data-columns-xxl=\"3\" data-columns-xl=\"3\" data-columns-md=\"3\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\" data-slider-anim-speed=\"400\" data-slider-scroll=\"1\" data-slider-type=\"rewind\" data-slider-arrows=\"true\" data-slider-dots=\"false\" data-slider-hover-pause=\"false\" data-slider-auto=\"\" data-slider-speed=\"7000\" data-slider-gap=\"32px\" data-slider-gap-tablet=\"32px\" data-slider-gap-mobile=\"32px\">\n<div class=\"kt-blocks-testimonial-carousel-item kb-slide-item\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-item-wrap kt-testimonial-item-357_8be24a-eb wp-block-kadence-testimonial\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-text-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-media-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-media-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kadence-testimonial-image-intrisic\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.tomwhitewaste.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tom-White-timeline-1975.png);background-size: cover;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-title-wrap\"><h2 class=\"kt-testimonial-title\">1975<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-content-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-content\">Tom White Waste was incorporated by its founder Leonard Thomas White, known locally as Tom White. The family-operated company started after Tom White could not find a local skip company.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"kt-blocks-testimonial-carousel-item kb-slide-item\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-item-wrap kt-testimonial-item-357_653561-a2 wp-block-kadence-testimonial\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-text-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-media-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-media-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kadence-testimonial-image-intrisic\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.tomwhitewaste.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tom-White-timeline-2016.png);background-size: cover;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-title-wrap\"><h2 class=\"kt-testimonial-title\">2016<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-content-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-content\">Tom White Waste becomes a well established waste management company, expanding its business and completed works on the material recycling facility. The MRF has a processing capacity of 140 tonnes of waste daily.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"kt-blocks-testimonial-carousel-item kb-slide-item\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-item-wrap kt-testimonial-item-357_a74da1-24 wp-block-kadence-testimonial\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-text-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-media-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-media-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kadence-testimonial-image-intrisic\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.tomwhitewaste.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tom-White-timeline-2020.png);background-size: cover;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-title-wrap\"><h2 class=\"kt-testimonial-title\">2020<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-content-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-content\">Coventry City Council acquired Tom White Waste, shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic.\u00a0<br><br>Despite a challenging first year, the waste management company continued with its vision to become a conscientious company and grow a team of environmental and social changemakers.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"kt-blocks-testimonial-carousel-item kb-slide-item\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-item-wrap kt-testimonial-item-357_41ad29-f7 wp-block-kadence-testimonial\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-text-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-media-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-media-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kadence-testimonial-image-intrisic\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.tomwhitewaste.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tom-White-timeline-2021.png);background-size: cover;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-title-wrap\"><h2 class=\"kt-testimonial-title\">2021<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-content-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-content\">Tom White Waste rebranded and became Tom White, losing the \u201cwaste\u201d element as the company focused on complete environmental solutions and turning materials into products.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"kt-blocks-testimonial-carousel-item kb-slide-item\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-item-wrap kt-testimonial-item-357_ec155e-b2 wp-block-kadence-testimonial\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-text-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-media-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-media-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kadence-testimonial-image-intrisic\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.tomwhitewaste.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tom-White-timeline-2023.png);background-size: cover;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-title-wrap\"><h2 class=\"kt-testimonial-title\">2023<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-content-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-content\">Tom White has doubled in size since 2020, with over 180 employees across 3 sites and over 3,500 business customers.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"kt-blocks-testimonial-carousel-item kb-slide-item\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-item-wrap kt-testimonial-item-357_e9f8bd-4c wp-block-kadence-testimonial\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-text-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-media-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-media-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kadence-testimonial-image-intrisic\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.tomwhitewaste.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tom-White-timeline-2016.png);background-size: cover;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-title-wrap\"><h2 class=\"kt-testimonial-title\">2024<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-content-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-content\">Tom White\u2019s national approach is fully integrated, and their sustainable waste solutions are adopted throughout major cities and communities.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<section id=\"section-408-106\" class=\" ct-section\" ><div class=\"ct-section-inner-wrap\"><div id=\"new_columns-409-106\" class=\"ct-new-columns\" ><div id=\"div_block-410-106\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><h1 id=\"headline-411-106\" class=\"ct-headline\">Meet our team<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n<section id=\"section-503-106\" class=\" ct-section\" ><div class=\"ct-section-inner-wrap\"><div id=\"new_columns-504-106\" class=\"ct-new-columns\" ><div id=\"div_block-505-106\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><img decoding=\"async\"  id=\"image-508-106\" alt=\"Julian Tranter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomwhitewaste.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Julian-Tranter-\u2013-1.jpg\" class=\"ct-image\"\/><h3 id=\"headline-509-106\" class=\"ct-headline\">Julian Tranter <\/h3><div id=\"text_block-511-106\" class=\"ct-text-block\" >Managing Director<\/div><a id=\"link-15-367\" class=\"ct-link oxel_icon_button__container button-chevron\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/julian-t-59aab358\/\" target=\"_self\"   role=\"button\"><div id=\"text_block-16-367\" class=\"ct-text-block oxel_icon_button_text button-chevron\" >LinkedIn<\/div><div id=\"fancy_icon-17-367\" class=\"ct-fancy-icon oxel_icon_button_icon\" ><svg id=\"svg-fancy_icon-17-367\"><use xlink:href=\"#FontAwesomeicon-chevron-right\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/a><\/div><div id=\"div_block-513-106\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><img decoding=\"async\"  id=\"image-514-106\" alt=\"Tracy Bryan\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomwhitewaste.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Tracy-Bryan-\u2013-1.jpg\" class=\"ct-image\"\/><h3 id=\"headline-515-106\" class=\"ct-headline\">Tracy Bryan <\/h3><div id=\"text_block-516-106\" class=\"ct-text-block\" >General Manager <\/div><a id=\"link-19-367\" class=\"ct-link oxel_icon_button__container button-chevron\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tracy-bryan-75532226\/\" target=\"_self\"   role=\"button\"><div id=\"text_block-20-367\" class=\"ct-text-block oxel_icon_button_text button-chevron\" >LinkedIn<\/div><div id=\"fancy_icon-21-367\" class=\"ct-fancy-icon oxel_icon_button_icon\" ><svg id=\"svg-fancy_icon-21-367\"><use xlink:href=\"#FontAwesomeicon-chevron-right\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n<section id=\"section-503-106\" class=\" ct-section\" ><div class=\"ct-section-inner-wrap\"><div id=\"new_columns-504-106\" class=\"ct-new-columns\" ><div id=\"div_block-505-106\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><img decoding=\"async\"  id=\"image-508-106\" alt=\"Michael Trueman\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomwhitewaste.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Michael-Trueman-\u2013-1.jpg\" class=\"ct-image\"\/><h3 id=\"headline-509-106\" class=\"ct-headline\">Michael Trueman  <\/h3><div id=\"text_block-511-106\" class=\"ct-text-block\" >Head of Production<\/div><a id=\"link-15-367\" class=\"ct-link oxel_icon_button__container button-chevron\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/michael-trueman-6202a8188\/\" target=\"_self\"   role=\"button\"><div id=\"text_block-16-367\" class=\"ct-text-block oxel_icon_button_text button-chevron\" >LinkedIn<\/div><div id=\"fancy_icon-17-367\" class=\"ct-fancy-icon oxel_icon_button_icon\" ><svg id=\"svg-fancy_icon-17-367\"><use xlink:href=\"#FontAwesomeicon-chevron-right\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/a><\/div><div id=\"div_block-513-106\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><img decoding=\"async\"  id=\"image-514-106\" alt=\"Fiona Ferguson\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomwhitewaste.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Fiona-Ferguson.jpg\" class=\"ct-image\"\/><h3 id=\"headline-515-106\" class=\"ct-headline\">Fiona Ferguson  <\/h3><div id=\"text_block-516-106\" class=\"ct-text-block\" >Financial Controller  <\/div><a id=\"link-19-367\" class=\"ct-link oxel_icon_button__container button-chevron\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/fiona-ferguson-1a449925\/\" target=\"_self\"   role=\"button\"><div id=\"text_block-20-367\" class=\"ct-text-block oxel_icon_button_text button-chevron\" >LinkedIn<\/div><div id=\"fancy_icon-21-367\" class=\"ct-fancy-icon oxel_icon_button_icon\" ><svg id=\"svg-fancy_icon-21-367\"><use xlink:href=\"#FontAwesomeicon-chevron-right\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n<section id=\"section-128-106\" class=\" ct-section\" ><div class=\"ct-section-inner-wrap\"><div id=\"new_columns-133-106\" class=\"ct-new-columns\" ><div id=\"div_block-139-106\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><h1 id=\"headline-135-106\" class=\"ct-headline\">Why choose Tom White?<\/h1><\/div><\/div><div id=\"new_columns-129-106\" class=\"ct-new-columns\" ><div id=\"div_block-130-106\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><img decoding=\"async\"  id=\"image-141-106\" alt=\"protect our planet\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomwhitewaste.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/icon-smiley.svg\" class=\"ct-image\" srcset-disabled=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" \/><h3 id=\"headline-142-106\" class=\"ct-headline\">We care<br>about you<\/h3><div id=\"_rich_text-144-106\" class=\"oxy-rich-text\" ><p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-cd30dea6-7fff-d03b-539c-00efd5bb2402\">We build long lasting relationships with all our customers. Supporting your waste journey, finding areas in the supply chain to improve recycling rates, and keeping you updated with relevant and valuable information. <\/span><\/p><\/div><a id=\"link-18-177\" class=\"ct-link oxel_icon_button__container button-chevron\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomwhitewaste.co.uk\/about\/communities\"    role=\"button\"><div id=\"text_block-20-177\" class=\"ct-text-block oxel_icon_button_text button-chevron\" >Communities<\/div><div id=\"fancy_icon-19-177\" class=\"ct-fancy-icon oxel_icon_button_icon\" ><svg id=\"svg-fancy_icon-19-177\"><use xlink:href=\"#FontAwesomeicon-chevron-right\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/a><\/div><div id=\"div_block-131-106\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><img decoding=\"async\"  id=\"image-145-106\" alt=\"protect our planet\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomwhitewaste.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/icon-circle.svg\" class=\"ct-image\" srcset-disabled=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" \/><h3 id=\"headline-147-106\" class=\"ct-headline\">We care about<br>the planet<\/h3><div id=\"_rich_text-149-106\" class=\"oxy-rich-text\" ><p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-68acbdb7-7fff-fe22-c6da-c27467f6209a\">We ensure that all waste processed is ethically and sustainably managed to reduce the impact on the planet. We never export outside the UK and we&rsquo;re committed to investing in new waste-to-product processes. <\/span><\/p><\/div><a id=\"link-23-177\" class=\"ct-link oxel_icon_button__container button-chevron\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomwhitewaste.co.uk\/about\/sustainability\"    role=\"button\"><div id=\"text_block-24-177\" class=\"ct-text-block oxel_icon_button_text button-chevron\" >Sustainability<\/div><div id=\"fancy_icon-25-177\" class=\"ct-fancy-icon oxel_icon_button_icon\" ><svg id=\"svg-fancy_icon-25-177\"><use xlink:href=\"#FontAwesomeicon-chevron-right\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/a><\/div><div id=\"div_block-132-106\" class=\"ct-div-block\" ><img decoding=\"async\"  id=\"image-152-106\" alt=\"protect our planet\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomwhitewaste.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/icon-D.svg\" class=\"ct-image\" srcset-disabled=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 88px) 100vw, 88px\" \/><h3 id=\"headline-154-106\" class=\"ct-headline\">We care about<br>your future<\/h3><div id=\"_rich_text-156-106\" class=\"oxy-rich-text\" ><p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-97398d55-7fff-2632-d335-bb8050506078\">We invest in the communities we serve. 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