Slingsby awarded by Better Business Environmental Forum
Released on: August 21, 2008, 12:21 pm
Press Release Author: Louise Walsh
Industry: Internet & Online
Press Release Summary: Slingsby the industrial and commercial equipment specialists, have been awarded a certificate by the Better Business Environment Forum in Bradford in recognition of the excellent environmental management that has been undertaken at the organisation.
Press Release Body: Slingsby the industrial and commercial equipment specialists, have been awarded a certificate by the Better Business Environment Forum in Bradford in recognition of the excellent environmental management that has been undertaken at the organisation. From 2006 – 2007 Slingsby reduced the amount of waste they sent to landfill by 53% through the promotion and implementation of recycling schemes for cardboard, plastic cups, paper and even metal, wood and plastics. Their headquarters, which were refurbished only 2 years ago, are extremely energy efficient thanks to a hi-tech heating system and excellent insulation and in March 2008 their Environmental Management System was formally accredited in meeting the requirements of the International Standard BS EN ISO 14001:2004. Slingsby have also recently purchased a new compactor which they hope will reduce the volume of waste they send to landfill by another 50%.
Slingsby have a twice yearly catalogue contains over 35,000 products for the workplace, including a range of environmental and waste management products to help organisations set up their own recycling and waste reducing schemes.
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