Sustainability
Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. For us, sustainability is about meeting the needs of today without compromising the ability of future generations to thrive. It’s about preserving the natural world, fostering economic resilience, and ensuring social equity. We recognise our responsibility, as a business and individuals, to make sustainable choices and enforce environmentally friendly practices where possible. Read more below to understand our commitment to sustainability and find out how we ensure our carbon footprint is as small as possible.
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Recycling
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RoHS Compliance
Similarly to WEEE, we also have a responsibility to adhere to RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) regulations. Implemented by the European Union, RoHS limits the use of hazardous substances in electrical products and equipment. This regulation is important as it prevents the risks posed to human health and the environment related to the management of electrical waste.
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Where possible, recognised harmful substances should be substituted in order to follow to the RoHS guidelines. Harmful substances that have been specifically highlighted by this directive include lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium and more. Taking this into consideration, we have eradicated our use of the majority of these substances by substituting, product testing and requesting compliance declarations from our manufacturers where possible.
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One of our success stories comes from our introduction and implementation of Klaran UVC devices. Klaran is a water purification device that removes bacteria, viruses and other pathogens from drinking water. Klaran is not only an environmentally conscious product, but it also conforms to RoHS initiatives by removing the use of mercury. Conventional water purification devices use UV lamps which contain mercury to treat drinking water. Klaran replaces the mercury lamps with LEDs, creating a more consistent and eco-friendly water