Our aim is to constantly improve the sustainability of our business. Reducing our environmental impact, yet maintaining high-quality services. Our strategy includes adopting new initiatives each year. Those that are realistic and achievable. These efforts aim to save resources, cut waste, and encourage awareness of the impact of manufacturing on the environment.
Sustainability initiatives
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We donate each month to the Woodland Trust and its tree-planting program. A mature tree consumes a tonne of CO2 across a century.
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We’ve stopped using bottled water in our workshop. Now, we encourage colleagues to use reusable bottles. Cutting plastic waste.
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We are eliminating solvents from our products and finding alternatives. This step makes our manufacturing safer for both employees and it reduces toxic waste.
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Water-Based Spray Finishes: We’re committed to non-toxic paint finishes. This extends to using water-based paints. This reduces waste paint – you can recycle leftover paint.
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We hire vehicles as needed and use electric vehicles or bicycles where possible. We don’t maintain a work vehicle. This helps us cut our transport emissions. The average large van emits 150g of CO2 per Km. Based on driving an average of 10,000 miles a year. A van will emit 1.5 tonne of CO2.
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Shared Workshop Facilities: We share workshop facilities with other businesses. This lets us use resources and space better. It’s more social and healthier working with others.
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Our design process prioritizes efficiency and waste reduction. It ensures efficient use of materials and minimizes scraps.
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We take part in recycling schemes for wood waste. They repurpose it into valuable materials for new projects. We’ve donated waste timber to both local schools and charity organisations.
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We make high-quality products that will last. Antiques of the future and heirlooms for our clients – we also offer repair services.
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Solar-Powered Office Equipment: We power our office with a solar system. This commitment reduces the use of fossil fuels and makes us less dependent on big energy.
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Work Small, Work Local: We focus on working on a smaller, local scale. This reduces transport emissions and supports the local economy.