About Sustain
Pioneering the Circular Economy for Complex Waste
We don’t just manage difficult waste streams; we transform them. We are on a mission to eliminate hazardous landfill, redefine asset recovery, and provide sustainable, closed-loop solutions for businesses across the UK.
Delivering sustainability and reductions in the carbon footprints of our customers
We provide controlled collection, processing and recovery solutions for waste streams that many contractors and general recyclers cannot handle. We support urgent one-off jobs, planned decommissioning projects and long-term partnership programmes.
Meet the team
Matt Davis
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Matt leads the business’s growth and expansion strategy, holding overall responsibility for its performance and long-term direction. A driven entrepreneur, he is passionate about building resilient, forward-thinking businesses that deliver sustainable value.
Having founded the company in 2011 following the successful operation of a specialist hazardous waste logistics business, Matt brought with him deep sector knowledge and a clear vision for resource efficiency. With hands-on experience in the WEEE waste industry dating back to before the introduction of the 2003 WEEE Directive, he has been instrumental in shaping the business to meet evolving legislation while championing circular economy principles.
Under Matt’s leadership, the organisation has continued to adapt to a rapidly expanding market, prioritising reuse, recovery, and responsible recycling to maximise material value and minimise environmental impact. His approach ensures compliance not just as a requirement, but as a catalyst for innovation and sustainable growth.
Matt holds the recognised WAMITAB qualification and has built a wealth of practical experience across the waste and resource management sector. In recognition of his contribution, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to advancing the industry, he was awarded the prestigious Fred Jamieson Award at the 2022 RAC Cooling Industry Awards.
James Warburton
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James has worked in Sales and Project Management since 2004, working within the Commercial Refrigeration and its Supply Chain since 2011. James has worked closely with Sustain since 2020 and joined us in early 2023 as Operations director.
James is supporting and driving business development and operations in all areas. With a wealth of knowledge within sales and project management, process improvement and scalability are supporting the delivery side of the business.
James is also working closely with the Recycling Facility expansion plans, undertaking some key elements that will deliver exciting developments for Retails and the Cooling industry as a whole.
Claire Davis
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Claire has been with the business since it was founded in 2011, and is committed to its success.
Having previously formed and developed numerous departments within the business, her focus now, is to drive the organisation forward through her people professional skillset. Claire believes the development of people is key to any successful business, increasing employee retention, engagement and satisfaction. Her aim is to support the people whilst ensuring the business grows and thrives within our brand and ethos.
Claire also enjoys working together with our executive team to develop strategies and helping to promote and develop existing solutions and services to clients.
Tim Tyson CMIOSH
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Tim started his career as an operator within the chemical industry, where he quickly realised, he had a more investigative nature.
In 2012 he put this into practice and began his safety career. Since then, he has gone on to provide support and guidance on several high hazard and highly regulated installations. Previously, Tim managed sites involved in Anaerobic Digestion and is well versed in Environmental legislation and the process involved in Recycling and Energy production.
Tim’s knowledge and experience has also allowed him to become a Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner with the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.