Packaging

Packaging requirements are monitored very carefully. We choose suppliers who provide effective packaging solutions and to use materials that have a minimal impact upon the environment.

Particular care has been taken in the selection of pallet timbers to ensure they come from sustainable sources. The majority of pallet timber is obtained from Latvia where there has been an increase in the area of land under forest from 35% in 1945 to over 52% today.

Polyester strap used by the Group is all manufactured from recycled material, mostly plastic bottles. Steel strapping is made entirely from recycled steel.