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: -
Use of raw materials, in particular clay,
colourings and glazes. -
Use and disposal of packaging materials. -
Use and discharge of water. -
Electricity consumption. -
Travel and transport of goods by private car,
public transport or third party vehicles. Our policy with regard to promoting good
environmental practices is as follows: -
Identify significant environmental impacts of our
activities. -
Develop suitable objectives and procedures to
minimise environmental impact during normal, abnormal and emergency conditions. -
Comply with all relevant environmental legislation
and regulations. -
Minimise utility usage consistent with the nature
of the business. -
Recover, recycle and reuse materials wherever
practicable and thereby minimise outputs to waste disposal facilities. -
Minimise pollution as emissions to the atmosphere
and sewers. -
Communicate our environmental policy to major suppliers,
contractors and customers, and encourage them to adopt a responsible approach
to environmental issues. -
Consider and respond appropriately to the views of
all parties interested in the business, in particular neighbours, customers and
suppliers. -
Strive for continuous improvement in overall
environmental performance. Steve Valentine Edge Ceramics
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