Protecting Biodiversity
The world is experiencing what scientists call the '6th mass extinction' event of Earth's Biodiversity. We are already in a position where the animal population has declined by more than 60% in the last 50 years, with around 25% of species threatened with extinction.
We have focused on the areas we can affect:
- We don't use technologies that rely on industrial processes that emit sulfur and nitrogen gases leading to acid rain
- We don't use technologies that discharge effluent into waterbodies reducing the oxygen available
- We are committed to using ingredients that minimise aquatic toxicity to fish, crustaceans or algae
- Providing technology that uses sustainable materials and reduces CO2e
Many of the best-selling traditional and ecological disinfectants and cleaners use materials where as little as 1-2mg/L will kill aquatic species over a 24hr period. However, scientific evidence has shown that dilution is not the solution. Ultimately, despite tighter legislation, the only permanent solution is to stop using chemicals that cause this toxicity.
Site Biodiversity
In 2022, we surveyed our facility to identify ways to improve biodiversity in and around the site.
As humanity expands into more and more of the natural spaces that insects call home, they are increasingly at a loss for places to nest and hibernate. So, we installed bug hotels and bird boxes during the summer, creating attractive habitats for insects to nest, lay eggs and hibernate. In addition, we utilised scrap scaffolding and wooden pallets to create flower beds and space for colleagues to grow plants. We also began using waste jerry cans to create greenhouses that can grow seedlings and vegetables.
In 2023, we are exploring installing a solar pond to add to our ever-growing natural habitat.