Where are Tingdene doing?
Manufacturing plant
- During the manufacture of our homes we aim to make the best use of all materials, as is reasonably possible. This reduces the amount of resources we require, as well as the waste we send to landfill, limiting our impact on the environment.
- We also donate materials we cannot use to local schools and colleges undertaking design and construction courses.
- Any waste materials we cannot reduce or reuse we endeavour to recycle. The materials that we currently recycle include; cardboard, polythene, hard plastics (including window frame offcuts), cable, metal and wood.
- In addition we have condensed the full 40 hour working week within our production facilities into four days instead of five. This will result in less traffic to our site by around 20%, reducing congestion in the local area, vehicle emissions and Tingdene's carbon footprint.
Training and Involvement
- All manufacturing and office staff have been through environmental training sessions and all new starters go through an environmental induction as standard, with periodic retraining throughout their career - this is crucial whenever changes in legislation directly affect the way our homes are manufactured.
The Homes
- As standard all of our homes are fully double glazed, fitted with efficient condensing boilers, A rated appliances where possible, kitchens from FSC certified sources and toilets with dual flush action
- Our homes also have the option of being fitted with solar assisted water heating and green roofs to control urban water drainage (subject to park/planning approval), triple glazing, upgraded insulation, water restrictors, low capacity baths and eco showers.
- We also offer external wood effect cladding made from recycled materials. This is a sustainable material that requires no upkeep.
Offices
- In the offices plastic bottles and all non-confidential paper materials are recycled by our waste contractor.
- Confidential documents are also shredded and recycled.
- Staff are encouraged to reduce paper use by double sided photocopying/printing and by seriously considering what needs printing in the first place.
- Emails are sent with footnotes encouraging the recipient not to print the email.
- 100% recycled paper is purchased wherever is practicably possible. When recycled paper quality isn’t enough Tingdene endeavour to purchase FSC accredited paper.
- All fluorescent lighting and electrical equipment is disposed of responsibly with licensed companies.
At Tingdene we understand that we need to continuously strive for even greater environmental improvements. As such we aim to achieve the following:
- FSC accreditation, so that we can pass on to our customers the assurance that the timber used in the manufacture of their home has been sourced entirely from sustainable forests.
- A paperless environment, where minimal documents are printed or photocopied.