FOOD WASTE

Our waste bread is donated to food banks and given to local farmers as animal feed, none goes to landfill.

Other food waste is composted to be converted into gas for energy and fertiliser

NON-FOOD WASTE

70% of all non-food waste is recyclable

PACKAGING

We use reusable or recyclable delivery trays for deliveries to our own shops and wholesale customers; which are returned to the bakery for cleaning or controlled recycling.

Our suppliers deliver their goods (whenever possible) in reusable or recyclable containers; i.e. milk churns, egg boxes, oil containers and flour sacks.

For the benefit of our customers 80% of all our packaging is recyclable or compostable.

Linen Bread & Baguettes Bags – that are both reusable & washable available in our shops for customers.

ENERGY

Bakeries have both LED low energy lighting and solar panels fitted.

Surplus heat from our ovens used to heat the Bakeries.

The ovens are 90% electric & 10% wood fired.

Passive ventilation used at Bakery instead of electrically powered air conditioning.

Delivery routes are carefully planned to minimize fuel consumption.

CLEANING

All cleaning solutions supplied by The Plastic Solution Company, removing all single use plastic containers,

using a closed loop reuse distribution system, all cleaning material containers are returnable and refillable.

SUPPLIERS & COMMUNITY

We are committed to purchasing a minimum of 60% of ingredients from
local suppliers from farmers and craftsmen; including our cheeses, milk,
eggs, flour, sausage meat, beer, honey, oils and grains.

We also purchase from local printers, packaging companies and cleaning services.

We are committed to supplying our community and over 98% of our customer base is local.

We also support a vast array of different charity organisations in
and around the 50 mile radius of the Bakery; providing both product
& sponsorship.

FUTURE STRATEGIES

Delivery Vans – 100% Electric

Renewable Energy – Only Green Energy through local suppliers

Replacing the 300,000 plastic slicing bags when a practical version is available.

Windows for cake boxes to be compostable (recyclable)

We continue to monitor & improve our Carbon Footprint;

New Ideas & Feedback are always welcome

LAST UPDATED MAY 2024