Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has been named a National Gold Winner at the Scottish Green Apple Environment Awards, held recently in Edinburgh.

The accolade, awarded in the Building and Construction category, recognises the developer's efforts in environmental sustainability and its commitment to achieving net-zero targets.

The winning project, developed in collaboration with sustainable resource management specialist Reconomy, focuses on a high-tech approach to waste reduction on active building sites. The initiative utilises an accessible video-based "toolbox talk" to improve waste segregation and educate site teams. By integrating better processes with digital training, the pilot project successfully reduced construction waste and fostered more sustainable working habits.

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Following the successful trial in Scotland, Taylor Wimpey plans to implement this waste-management model across all 22 of its business units throughout the UK. The move forms a central part of the company's wider Net Zero Transition Plan and its strategy to replicate best practices across its entire operations.

Karen Malt, Project Manager and Sustainability Champion for Taylor Wimpey East Scotland, said: "We're incredibly proud to receive this recognition. The project shows what's possible when we combine practical innovation with strong collaboration. By giving our site teams the tools and knowledge they need, we're already seeing real, measurable improvements — and this is only the beginning. We're excited about the potential to scale this across the wider business and continue driving positive environmental change."

The partnership with Reconomy was instrumental in designing the training tools that have now set a new industry benchmark for the sector.

Terry Wootton, Corporate Account Manager for Reconomy, added: "Working alongside Taylor Wimpey East Scotland, on this initiative, has been a fantastic example of partnership in action. Together, we've created training tools and processes that deliver genuine impact on the ground. We look forward to supporting the wider rollout and helping more regions achieve similar results."