Environmental Policy
As we rely largely on the environmental awareness of our suppliers & their environment policy we are pleased to note that they adhere to the following procedures;
Raw material (paper)
- To use where possible Elementally Chlorine Free (ECF) or Totally Chlorine Free (TCF) wood pulp.
- All suppliers hold ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification.
- To use solvent-free, water-based emulsion adhesives & silicones.
- Key supplier holds chain of custody certification from 3 prominent forest certification organisations demonstrating that the raw materials are sourced from responsibly managed forests.
Packaging (boxes)
- All are 100% recyclable & fully biodegradeable.
- Made up of a minimum of 65% recycled fibres (rising to 90% for certain types), any new material used comes from managed softwood forests that are certified as sustainable.
- Key supplier holds ISO 14001 accreditation.
Internal procedures
We recycle all office paper waste & have measures in place to keep factory waste product to an absolute minimum with as much as possible being recycled.