Environment
We're a Lean Company which by nature makes us enemies of waste, and our business is in a very beautiful part of the country, so we are committed to playing our part in keeping it that way.
We do this by working with our community and supply chains to cut waste and recycle wherever we can and we're always in search of the optimal balance of form, function and sustainability.
As the world changes we play our part in creating a better balance by regularly carrying out print trials on differing environmentally-friendly substrates as alternatives to the current petroleum-based materials such as High Impact Polystyrene, Polypropylene and HMPP.
Our horticultural products are highly engineered for that market - they are attractive, durable, lightfast and water-resistant. We design our competitively-priced products to look great over time in both greenhouse and retail conditions. Our base materials are all polypropylene variants, making them easier to recycle. We can also supply Biodegradable substrates to order.
We trial new bio-degradable substrates (i.e. materials which degrade completely when deposited in land-fill) which comply with BS EN 13432. We are also looking at oxo-degradable substrates which degrade when exposed to light, humidity, heat and air but which do leave trace elements of cobalt, manganese, iron and zinc. Oxo-degradable products do not conform to BS EN 13432, but are more competitively priced.
Environmential Policy
Ryedale Group and its subdivisions recognise the importance of environmental considerations and is committed to a policy of ongoing care for the environment and will take these into account at all stages of business planning, development, production and marketing whilst continuing to produce high quality products to our customers’ specification and satisfaction.
The company is committed to the continuous improvement of its environmental performance and actively encourages suppliers, contractors and all of its employees to participate in its effort to reduce any environmental impacts both locally and globally.
In particular the following objectives will be pursued as far as is reasonably practicable:
- To ensure compliance with all current environmental legislation
- To minimise consumption of all raw materials used, including water, fuel and energy.
- To minimise waste in production and packaging and ensure that any waste generated is labelled, stored and disposed of correctly and where possible recycled.
- To reduce the amount of solvents and other hazardous chemicals in the workplace and /or atmosphere.
- To provide safe, clean and hygienic working conditions.
- To reduce noise levels to lowest levels practicable for employees and members of the public.
- To develop systems to prevent/reduce any environmental pollution and alert the company to any accidental emissions or incidents.
- To co-ordinate deliveries and sales calls to reduce transport costs and energy.
- To develop systems for the responsible purchase, development, operation and maintenance of plant and associated processes to reflect the principles above.
- To ensure that the management, staff and sub-contractors understand and comply with this policy.
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To communicate environmental awareness in our staff through regular briefings and training where required.
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To periodically review and revise this policy.
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