24Sep, 2025
    Binder Joins Our Rivers Project

    Last week, the Binder team joined partners from Our Rivers to officially break ground on a project we’re incredibly proud to be part of. Together, we’re tackling one of Norfolk’s biggest environmental challenges: protecting and restoring the county’s rivers.

    Image caption:  1. Ed Binder (Director, Binder Ltd), Ed Bramham- Jones (CEO Norfolk Rivers Trust), Sarah Belton (CEO Our Rivers). 2. The Binder team starting work on the project. 3. Ed, Ed and Sarah breaking ground at Raynum.

    Our Rivers has launched at the source of the River Wensum, a nationally significant chalk stream. By upgrading septic tanks in the area, we’re reducing harmful nutrients that damage habitats and wildlife, while enabling sustainable development through nutrient neutrality.

    For homeowners, the scheme offers fully funded septic tank upgrades plus a £2,000 contribution toward ongoing maintenance. For Norfolk, it means cleaner water, healthier habitats, and investment back into local communities through our environmental partner, the Norfolk Rivers Trust.

    At Binder, we’ve been delivering wastewater solutions for over 60 years. This project reflects everything we stand for: engineering that lasts, long-term thinking, and care for the places we live and work in.

    “This project is exactly the kind of work we believe in. It brings together good engineering, long-term thinking, and real care for the places we work in.” – Ed Binder, Director

    This is just the beginning. By working together, we can ensure Norfolk’s rivers remain something worth protecting for generations to come.


    Read the full press release here
    Visit Our Rivers to find out more about the initiative

    8May, 2022
    Launch of the Green Initiative

    Ahead of Earth Day 2022 (April 22), we are delighted to announce the launch of our brand new Green Initiative. 

    For every residential installation, we are gifting a native tree to kick-start our sustainability journey toward a more environmentally-conscious company. This is just one small step as part of our long-term objectives to ensure business operations are more sustainable – an integral part of our company ethos. 

    In addition to the Green Initiative we have also donated a tree to be planted on the Suffolk Showground to support the Suffolk Show’s contribution to the Queens Green Canopy project. Find out more about this project here.

    Not only do trees provide a habitat for the  local ecosystem, but they also contribute to the improvement of air quality. Did you know, on average, one tree produces almost 118kg of oxygen and absorbs up to 22kg of carbon each year?

    Scientific evidence shows that trees benefit the environment and increase health and wellbeing by:

    • Helping to purify the air
    • Lowering the air temperature
    • Preventing flooding
    • Sustaining wildlife
    • Improving soil quality
    • Lowering stress 

    As an environmentally responsible liquid waste management company, our operations are approved by the Environmental Agency, and ensuring the highest quality of water discharge back into the local environment is part of our BSI ISO 14001 accreditation for environmental management. We want to go even further than this validation and introduce new initiatives to support the local environment and contribute to the wider efforts to tackle climate change. 

    ‘In response to a number of conversations with customers and local stakeholders, we realise the importance of not only providing a high-quality service but also taking responsibility for wider issues in the environment. Going beyond the requirements of our Environmental Agency accreditations, means we can truly make a difference and build on our strong reputation as a community-centric local business’. Richard Binder, Director.

    Contact our accredited installation department to find out more about our Green Initiative and book your consultation today.