Free training: 2 hours via zoom. Our training helps industry colleagues to live and work sustainably by providing an optimistic, science-based, solution-centric and enjoyable introduction to the environmental challenges we face. albert sustainable suppliers list: we are building a network of sustainable suppliers across the world. If you are not on the list yet and …
Regatta have a range called “Honestly Made” which are made from 100% recycled materials. From Sally McEnallay to Everyone 04:05 PM Teemill is a really good place for organic fairtrade t shirts. Totally agree. The clothing company I mentioned is:- https://nosweat.org.uk/t-shirts/ They will also link you up with appropriate printers for the size of the …
Ensure that all old ink and toner cartridges are disposed of in a responsible and sustainable manner with a new recycling bin which is supplied by a waste company called Zero Waste Recycling, who will for a small fee, take all of our old cartridges and recycle them responsibly. We are all interested in the …
Show that you take your environmental impact very seriously. The Board of Directors determines the overall environmental policy for VMI due regard to the protection of the environment, the effective and efficient use of energy and raw materials, and the minimisation of waste. VMI recently updated our Environmental and Sustainability Policy and uploaded it here. …
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VMI avoided disposing of 1,500 AA batts in 2020 by switching to rechargeable AA batteries and they have been reliable. We all know that disposable batteries are extremely harmful for our environment and for a long time, we have been keen to eradicate them from VMI but did not have sufficient confidence in rechargables to …
We all know that Polyboards are horribly unsustainable. They can\’t be recycled, are painted on one side and their size makes them difficult to dispose of too, though of course we all have clients who love them and insist upon using them. ProAV to help with discounted offers. Contact Rob, ProAV: rob@proav.co.uk The new …
[Post from VMI promotion 2021. We disposed of all of our tungsten lighting to promote more efficient lighting technologies to our clients]. Tungsten is the most traditional form of TV/Film lighting still in use today, having replaced expensive and dangerous Carbon Arc fittings. In reality though, tungsten lighting fixtures ought to be called lighting heaters, …
At Enlightened we have started using paper tape to replace pvc tape where appropriate. It is great for indoor use (not really used in the great British summer outdoor season yet)… Indoor it is better than pvc as it tears open cable really nicely. We purchased some 18mm tape and 50mm parcel tape, from Kilby …
We are starting to look at all aspects of our business processes and supplier LeMark suggested that their new gaffer tape was more environmentally friendly than the regular type. (See comments below). They advise that this new ‘environmentally focussed’ version is produced using an energy efficient manufacturing process to produce a high performance, professional matt …
An independent group of rental companies created an action group, chaired by Jason Henwood, to ensure sharing best-practice to promote sustainable business techniques and share good business practice and many companies including VMI continue to support this initiative, which we call the Green Pledge. By signing this declaration, we endeavour to work alongside Albert to …
