Caring for the Environment
Caring for the Environment
Join our green journey at Warm Glass UK
Our Environmental Statement
"In 2018, we made a commitment to be a better business, for the planet, our community and our staff.
Since then, we have made huge changes in our business, from sourcing products, delivery to your door, and everything in between. In 2022, we plan to share more of our behind-the-scenes progress, including our carbon reduction programs and targets.
We're constantly looking for new ways to reduce our environmental impact. We really appreciate your ideas and feedback, so please get in touch if you have any suggestions. Together we can have a positive impact."
The Warm Glass Team
Image: The Old Oak Tree next to Warm Glass!
Sustainable Packaging
- 94% of our void-fill packaging is recycled and recyclable, including cardboard from local businesses and suppliers
- 100% of our frit jars are reused or made with post-consumer plastic sourced from oceans and river beds
- We reduced our plastic packaging by 95% since 2018
- We reuse packaging from suppliers, and have actively worked with suppliers to reduce plastics
Zero Waste Policies
- We conducted a team waste audit in 2021 and introduced new waste policies, reducing our landfill waste by 76% (compared to the previous six months)
- Our recycled waste collection has increased from 7.5% to 72.6% (2020-21 to 2021-22)
- Our product range is designed to minimise any waste, such as Bullseye Glass Variety Offcuts
Renewable Energy & Reducing Usage
- Our facilities now use 100% renewable electricity and carbon offset gas.
- We generate our own renewable energy with solar panels. In our first week, we generated enough power for 88 full fuse firings!
- We have reduced our total gas usage by 19.4% (compared to 2020-21)
- We have reduced our total electricity usage by 11.4% (compared to 2020-21)
Working to Net Zero Carbon
- Our main courier DPD is Carbon Neutral, and uses over 1,500 electric vehicles in the UK with significant plans to increase
- We have started our official Net Zero Carbon journey, and will soon announce our target date
- We've invested in solar panels to produce our own renewable electricity, with installation planned in 2022
Our future
Our journey doesn't stop here.
In 2022, we have exciting plans to produce our first Impact Report, create our Net Zero Carbon targets and continue improving sustainability throughout our business and supply chains, whilst helping to make the world a more creative place.
Follow our progress on our Facebook and Instagram page, we're always grateful for your ideas and support.