| IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! ... especially when a classic Rolls Royce runs at 8mpg! But at least you could say that we are making use of vehicles that might otherwise end up as environmental hazard by lovingly restoring and maintaining them! We are however environmentally aware and are making a conscious effort to reduce negative impact on our lovely earth. |
KK Wedding Services ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES KK actively seeks ways to reduce the ecological and social impact of its own activities in terms of energy and materials usage. The company seeks to: • Reduce use of materials and resources Suit carrier bags reusable Brochure paper/printing reduce by referring customers to website for pictures & information • Maximise recycling Shoe carriers paper recycling Packaging paper/cardboard recycling Printer cartridges Send to Macmillan Cancer Charity for recycling Mobile phones Send to Macmillan Cancer Charity for recycling Old clothing stock Pass on to Local theatre groups • Undertake sustainable waste management Waste oil collected for recycling Car batteries collected for recycling Dry cell batteries disposed of at battery point. Electrical equipment disposed of responsibly under EEES Purchases avoid materials with excess packaging, use concentrates which use less packaging and transport, use of refills, re-use carrier bags • Improve energy efficiency Transport reduce milage through use of satellite navigation, regular tyre pressure checks, regularly serviced and maintained vehicles, efficient driving techniques, avoid unnecessary journeys, bicycle for local errands. Looking at possibility of LPG instead of petrol. 20% less carbon dioxide than petrol. Heating/cooling adjusted according to demand, not on when not required. Insulation walls of unit lined Lighting adjusted according to demand, not on when not required. Laundry only full loads washed, at lowest temperature to effect cleaning Steaming/ironing not on when not required. Electrical office equipment computer on standby within 10 minutes of non use • Identify opportunities for using renewable energy Exterior lighting solar lights for path Shop unit power exploring use of wind/solar power • Use sustainable natural products and services Laundry chemicals investigating effectiveness of eco-products Dry cleaning Check compliance with environmental regulations Car cleaning products investigating effectiveness of eco-products • Pursue ecological sustainability Water usage in car cleaning Use rainwater when possible, no hose during hosepipe bans Water usage in laundering only full loads washed Organic materials where possible Bleach free processes Phosphate free cleaning materials Products free from Palm Oil Avoidance of hard wood furniture • Source ethically produced goods Clothing & materials check suppliers’ policy on labour rights, use British manufacturers where possible Fair Trade Goods use where these are available alternatives |