Environmental policy

Designworks and its employees endeavour to manage the activities of the company as to minimise its impact on the environment.

Designworks has identified a number of areas where direct action has been taken to minimise the environmental impact.

• Energy provider supplies us with Green Electricity.
• Use electricity responsibly and switch off electrical items when not in use.
• Reduce the amount of paper used in the office by using electronic files.
• All waste is recycled wherever possible.
• Laser and inkjet cartridges are recycled through a charity scheme.
• Cleaning products and other consumables are purchased for their environmental and Fairtrade merit.
• Paper specification for print work is based on recycled pulp or paper from sustainable forests.
• Avoid any unnecessary journeys and, where possible, use sustainable transport.
• Members of the Bike to Work Scheme.
• Members of Friends of the Lake District, South Lakes Action on Climate Change & Tourism and Conservation Partnership.

Designworks will continually monitor its practices and implement policy and schemes to minimise the impact on the environment. Staff are verbally informed of any changes in environmental policy and practices.