Environmental Friendly
Ascot Wholesale’s Environmental Policy
Here, you’ll find Ascot Wholesale’s Environmental Policy, along with more information about our commitments to our customers and partners and our efforts to share our environmental knowledge.
Our environmental policy ensures that we:
- Perform audits of every new supplier to verify compliance with the environmental legislation for their products.
- Acquire goods and obtain services prioritising environmental sustainability by carefully adhering to current guidelines and standards.
- Foster a culture of environmental responsibility at Ascot Wholesale Ltd. Individual accountability means we are all part of this journey and can take pride in being essential parts of a collective effort.
- Recycle all office and warehouse waste whenever possible.
- Utilise EDI methods for invoicing and communication to minimise paper use whenever feasible
- Implement measures to minimise energy usage across the company – including efforts to insulate our warehousing facilities, turn off lights, and use energy-efficient lighting fixtures where possible.
- Investing in fleet vehicles with advanced energy management systems to minimise energy consumption and ensure our operations are as sustainable as possible
Our Commitment to You
As a supplier, we understand that how we handle our environmental responsibilities impacts both your business and the local and global environment.
We’re committed to continuously improving our green practices wherever possible. As an Ascot Wholesale customer, you can be confident that, at the minimum, we always comply with national environmental legislation.
Where it’s possible and practical, we will also continually strive to go beyond compliance and improve on these statutory requirements.
Working with Brands That Share Our Eco-Conscious Practices
As distributors, we do our best to purchase products manufactured by companies that share our eco commitments.
We also carry brands that are at the very cutting edge of sustainability. For instance, both BioPak and Vegware offer plant-based compostable food service packaging.
By carefully selecting brands like these, we help you bolster your eco practices and keep business waste-removal costs down.
Understanding Eco-Friendly Products
As busy business owners or decision-makers, we appreciate that you may not always have time to explore sustainable products or practices, so we’re here to help.
As you browse the products we stock at Ascot Wholesale, you’ll see the big three eco terms mentioned.
- Recyclable
- Biodegradable
- Compostable
Although these terms seem interchangeable, they have significantly different meanings, impacting your eco-friendly ways of working and even your business’s marketing. The following quick-glance guide will help you understand the differences.
What are the 3 big eco terms?
Businesses are concentrating on reducing plastic use to lessen their environmental impact. Understanding terms like biodegradable and compostable can be tricky. Here’s a simple explanation of these key eco-friendly concepts to help you make informed choices.
What Does Recyclable Mean?
Recyclable products can be processed and reused to create new products.
While this is a positive headline, recycling can be challenging due to contamination from food residues.
Ensuring that products are clean and dry is crucial for successful recycling.
Despite these challenges, using recyclable products helps reduce waste.
They also support a circular economy, making them a popular choice for eco-conscious businesses.
What Does Biodegradable Mean?
Biodegradable products are designed to break down naturally over time through the action of microorganisms.
Unlike compostable items, this process has no set time frame, which can vary from a few months to several years.
While biodegradability is a positive step towards reducing environmental impact, it’s important to understand that conditions for decomposition must be suitable to ensure these products break down effectively.
What Does Compostable Mean?
Compostable products are designed to break down into natural elements within 12 weeks under the correct heat, moisture, and microbial activity conditions.
Made from plant-based or recycled materials, these products decompose quickly and safely, returning valuable nutrients to the soil without releasing toxins.
Choosing compostable products can significantly boost your eco credentials – not only because they reduce landfill waste but also because they support sustainable practices by lowering carbon footprints.
We’re Here to Help You
We do things a little differently from many other wholesalers. We’re not here to simply fulfil your orders.
Our 25 years of supplying catering businesses mean we have a skilled and experienced team who are here to help with any aspect of your enquiry or order.
Whether you have a specific need for products that will fit your business’s existing eco commitments or you’d like to develop your green practices and would like our support to do so, you’re always welcome to contact Ascot Wholesale if you have a question or need advice.
