Sustainability
Our business is embracing sustainability by implementing eco-friendly practices across all operations. We are transitioning to renewable energy sources, reducing waste through recycling initiatives, and sourcing materials from sustainable suppliers. Additionally, we have introduced energy-efficient technologies and are committed to minimising our carbon footprint.
By continuously striving to adopt sustainable solutions, we aim to create a positive environmental impact and lead by example in our industry.
Foam
Foam materials which we can not use when an offcut usually being too small, are baled and returned to our foam supplier (Vita Foam or Prima Foam) to one of their factories in Bedford, this is returned on the same lorry as the weekly delivery is made.
The foam is chipped on and returned into the production of future foam products, usually in the way of a chip recycled foam of filling for cushions and commercial products.
Vinyl Plastic Waste
As a business we have very small amounts of metal waste, the waste we do produced is sent for recycling at the metal recyclers in Plymouth (EMR Plymouth), this is then forwarded to steel producers worldwide for new products to be produced.
Wood Waste
Waste wood from the workshops are collected in bins at our premises, we have a twice-monthly drop off to the transfer station on the same industrial estate, called (cummings containers). They collect all construction and trade waste in South Devon separating materials for onward recycling such as metals, hard plastics, rubble and wood.
The wood waste is then transferred in large quantities following being crushed to reduce volume by road to Brooke Energy plant below.
At this point the waste is graded for onward future recycling.
Vinyl Plastic Waste
Our vinyl off-cuts coming through our CNC machine are kept to a minimum, as we can nest multiple projects. The waste is collected in one of two ways, firstly through DCW (Devon Contract Waste). They collect our general and recycling waste for the business weekly.
Secondly, we work alongside a Plymouth-based charity called Plymouth Scrap Store, supporting families, schools and individuals with crafting materials. Our waste vinyl/ foam/plastic wrapping and cardboard are then sold to people for a small amount to fund the Charity in providing activities for families in low-income parts of the city. i.e party and education trips with crafty and games.
They have a large premises with a great deal of stock materials from companies throughout the city.
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