Cotton Bag Co Environmental Policy

Policy Aims

We endeavour to:

• Comply with and exceed all relevant regulatory requirements.
• Continually improve and monitor environmental performance.
• Continually improve and reduce environmental impacts.
• Incorporate environmental factors into business decisions.
• Increase employee awareness and training.
• Make customers aware of the envirnomental benefits of our products.

Printing & Production

Paper & Packaging

• We will minimise the use of paper in the office.
• We will seek to buy recycled and FSC recyclable paper products.
• We will reuse and recycle all paper where possible.
• We will use Kraft packaging tape instead of plastic.
• We will continue will our FSC certification through our sister company Paper Bag Co.

Energy & Water

• We will seek to reduce the amount of energy used as much as possible.
• Lights and electrical equipment will be switched off when not in use.
• Heating will be adjusted with energy consumption in mind.

Office Supplies

• We will evaluate if the need can be met in another way.
• We will evaluate the environmental impact of any new products we intend to purchase.
• We will favour more environmentally friendly and efficient products wherever possible.
• We will reuse and recycle everything we are able to.

Maintenance & Cleaning

• Cleaning materials used will be as environmentally friendly as possible.
• We will only use licensed and appropriate organisations to dispose of waste.

Transportation

• We will reduce the need to travel, restricting to necessity trips only.
• We will promote the use of travel alternatives such as e-mail or video/phone conferencing.
• We will make additional efforts to accommodate the needs of those using public transport or bicycles.
• We have offered the Cycle Scheme to all staff.
• We have a company electric bike for local business trips.
• Company Directors will only be offered electric of hybrid company cars.
• We will transport bags from our partner factories by sea freight. Air freight will on be used for urgent orders.

Marketing

• Our marketing strategy has moved away from paper-based communication and promotional campaigns. We send out a regular e-newsletter to our customers and communicate via email where possible. A range of short YouTube videos and use of social media, promote our services and products and services.

Monitoring & Improvement

• We will comply with and exceed all relevant regulatory requirements.
• We will continually improve and monitor environmental performance.
• We will continually improve and reduce environmental impacts.
• We will incorporate environmental factors into business decisions.
• We will increase employee awareness through training.
• We will review this policy and any related business issues at our monthly management meetings..

Culture

• We will involve staff in the implementation of this policy, for greater commitment and improved performance.
• We will update this policy at least once annually in consultation with managers and staff.
• We will provide staff with relevant environmental training.
• We will work with suppliers, contractors and sub-contractors to improve their environmental performance.
• We will display this policy in all departments and a reminder to all staff.