Packaging
1. A reduced packaging option
We are aware of the difficulties encountered when trying to dispose of the Polystyrene outer packaging. Despite being a recyclable material, there are currently only eight sites capable of doing this in the U.K and, if collected, to transport the waste material to any one of these sites would pose logistical problems. It is for this reason that a pilot scheme is being trialled in the North East of Scotland, with the avenues of re-using, returning and recycling the packaging being investigated. If this scheme is successful it may filter to the whole of the U.K.
Donald Russell introduced a 'reduced packaging' option in 2008 which has seen a 54% uptake resulting in a reduction of 76 tonnes of cardboard and 54 tonnes of plastic per year being used.
2. Inbound deliveries
Packaging from our inbound deliveries is recycled off site and our suppliers are encouraged to use returnable containers. So far 50% have adopted this approach.
3. Cardboard recycling
By daily segregation and compaction of waste cardboard, Donald Russell is able to recycle 320 tonnes of this material annually. This is supported by requesting our suppliers use returnable and reusable packaging instead of 'single use' cardboard boxes.
4. Dry ice
Dry ice has replaced gel ice in most of our deliveries and is made from recycled CO2.
Marketing & ordering online
1. Reduced mailing
Our mailing frequency is an area that we are evaluating with the intention to reduce the volume of printed materials posted. In conjunction with this proposal we are looking to use recycled paper for our catalogues and other printed materials.
2. Paperless catalogues
Download our catalogue; your contribution will have a positive effect on the environment.
3. Order online
To go along with our focus to decrease the 'paper' mail that is sent, we would like to encourage on-line ordering as this is far more environmentally friendly. Shop online today >>
Environmental Policy
1. Bike to work
Donald Russell has adopted a bike to work scheme as a company-wide environmental policy and the nomination of Sean as Green Champion means an ongoing commitment to environmental issue awareness and change.
2. Waste management
By compacting 50% of our general waste it reduces the volume of transport needed for its disposal. The majority of our office paperwork is shredded and recycled on a weekly basis.
3. Operations
We have seen the installation of state of the art refrigeration/compressor units and by using High Pressure Low Volume (HPLV) spray guns for cleaning, we are using the most water efficient washing methods currently available.
How you can help
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We would love it if you would share any tips, suggestions or feedback you may have, so feel free to drop me an e-mail with your input greenchampion@donaldrussell.co.uk.
New places to recycle
We have been looking for places that our customers could recycle their polystyrene delivery boxes, sadly until now there were very few points across the country where this could be done. We understand that you can not drive hundreds of miles just to recycle a box as this defeats the purpose of being green.
We have now managed to secure several prime locations across the country where you can take your old delivery boxes to have them recycled hassle free.
Remember if you have queries please drop me an e-mail at greenchampion@donaldrussell.co.uk
Styropack (UK) Ltd
Craigshaw Road
West Tullos Industrial Estate
Aberdeen
AB12 3AS
Tel: 01224 873166
Fax: 01224 873361
Email: aberdeen@styropack.co.uk
Styropack (UK) Ltd
Victoria Works
Parker Street
Rishton
Blackburn
BB1 4NT
Tel: 01254 885946
Fax: 01254 889497
Email: blackburn@styropack.co.uk
Styropack (UK) Ltd
Fiskerton Way
Great Grimsby Business Park
Grimsby
DN37 9SZ
Tel: 01472 241424
Fax: 01472 250602
Email: grimsby@styropack.co.uk
Styropack (UK) Ltd
Unit A
Rudford Industrial Estate
Ford
Nr Arundel
West Sussex
BN18 0BD
Tel: 01903 722811
Logistics Tel: 01903 725282
Fax: 01903 731628
Email: ford@styropack.co.uk
Jablite Limited
Infinity House
Anderson Way
Belvedere
Kent
DA17 6BG
Tel: 020 8320 9100
Fax: 020 8320 9110
Jablite Limited
Boothferry Works
Howden
East Riding of Yorkshire
DN14 7EA
Email: sales@jablite.co.uk
Tel: 0870 600 3666
Fax: 0870 600 2555
Sundolitt Ltd Fort William
Site 9
Annat Point Industrial Estate
Corpach
Nr. Fort William
PH33 7NA
Tel: 01397 772929
Email: enquiries@sundolitt.com
Sundolitt Ltd Gateshead
Bath Road
Green Lane Industrial Estate
Gateshead
Tyne & Wear
NE10 0JT
Tel: 0191 438 1023
Email: enquiries@sundolitt.com
Sundolitt Ltd Montrose
Unit 8
Broomfield Industrial Estate
Montrose
Angus
DD10 8SY
Tel: 01674 676006
Fax: 01674 676686
Email: enquiries@sundolitt.com
SCA Tuscarora
Firth Road
Houston Ind. Est.
Livingston
W.Lothian
Scotland
EH54 5D
Tel: 01506 434201
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Springvale
Hazelrigg Works
Hazelrigg
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
NE13 7AP
Tel: 0191 2171144
Fax: 0191 2171212
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Moulded Foams Ltd
5/7 Menasha Way
Queensway Industrial Estate
Brigg Road
Scunthorpe
DN16 3RT
Tel: 01724 868153
Fax: 01724 270021
www.mouldedfoams.com
E-mail: ns@mouldedfoams.com
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Next-tec Ltd
The Moat House
Newport Road
Stafford
ST16 2EZ
Tel: 01785 240708
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SCA Foam Products
Cornhill Close
Lodge Farm Industrial Estate
Northampton
NN5 7UB
Tel: 01604 596 800
Fax: 01604 759 024
www.scafoamproducts.com
E-mail: foam.products@sca.com
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Kay-Metzeler Ltd
Brook Street
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1UQ
Contact: Peter Fox
Tel: 01245 342105
Mobile: 07767 440 766
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SCA Foam Products
Nr. Millbrook
Torpoint
Cornwall
PL11 3AX
Tel: 01752 822 511
Fax: 01752 823 551
www.scafoamproducts.com
E-mail: foam.products@sca.com
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Sean Brosnan
Working within the online side of Donald Russell is a real buzz and being able to be close to our customers and hear their opinions and feedback is very important to me.
