Edge Ceramics manufactures and sells a range of individual, hand-made ceramics.  The business is based in a dedicated ceramics studio and also uses a home-office.  Sales are made via craft fairs, independent galleries and via Edge Ceramics’ website.

The owners of Edge Ceramics recognise our responsibility to manage the impacts of our activities on the environment.  We have assessed our activities and have identified that our significant environmental aspects/impacts include:

<!--[if !supportLists]-->-         Use of raw materials, in particular clay, colourings and glazes.<!--[endif]-->

<!--[if !supportLists]-->-         Use and disposal of packaging materials.<!--[endif]-->

<!--[if !supportLists]-->-         Use and discharge of water.<!--[endif]-->

<!--[if !supportLists]-->-         Electricity consumption.<!--[endif]-->

<!--[if !supportLists]-->-         Travel and transport of goods by private car, public transport or third party vehicles.<!--[endif]-->

Our policy with regard to promoting good environmental practices is as follows:

<!--[if !supportLists]-->-         Identify significant environmental impacts of our activities.<!--[endif]-->

<!--[if !supportLists]-->-         Develop suitable objectives and procedures to minimise environmental impact during normal, abnormal and emergency conditions.<!--[endif]-->

<!--[if !supportLists]-->-         Comply with all relevant environmental legislation and regulations.<!--[endif]-->

<!--[if !supportLists]-->-         Minimise utility usage consistent with the nature of the business.<!--[endif]-->

<!--[if !supportLists]-->-         Recover, recycle and reuse materials wherever practicable and thereby minimise outputs to waste disposal facilities.<!--[endif]-->

<!--[if !supportLists]-->-         Minimise pollution as emissions to the atmosphere and sewers.<!--[endif]-->

<!--[if !supportLists]-->-         Communicate our environmental policy to major suppliers, contractors and customers, and encourage them to adopt a responsible approach to environmental issues.<!--[endif]-->

<!--[if !supportLists]-->-         Consider and respond appropriately to the views of all parties interested in the business, in particular neighbours, customers and suppliers.<!--[endif]-->

<!--[if !supportLists]-->-         Strive for continuous improvement in overall environmental performance.<!--[endif]-->

Steve Valentine

Edge Ceramics

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