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this it can’t be cleaned to the standard required for onward recycling. But, reducing the amount of virgin plastic that goes into the manufacture of each piece of packaging using a proportion of PCR plastic content instead, is another way we can make a difference. In fact, we have estimated that this will save more than 400 tonnes of virgin plastic used by the company this year alone and this figure will increase as it rolls out the new packaging to more products in the future.
Unearthing embedded carbon
Did you know that the processes involved in manufacturing construction materials can also influence their overall sustainability rating? This is known as ‘embedded carbon’ and takes into account all the energy that goes into the manufacture of a product including its packaging. By making improvements here and making sure factories are running as energy efficiently as possible this has a knock-on effect on a product’s sustainability too.
Recent investment in the manufacturing facility in Leeds has seen the installation of 600 new solar panels on the roof. The panels will generate 180 MWH of power annually and with projected emissions savings of more than 228 g CO2/kWh per year.
It might feel like this is all a drop in the ocean, but research has shown that even small changes will make a difference and choosing a more sustainable product next time you’re stocking up is a great place to start.
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Your unique piece of ScrewsArt!
ForgeFast, the elite performance woodscrew specialist, has teamed up with Professional Builder to bring you an original prize you will want to keep forever. This is your chance to win your, or a loved one’s, face as a piece of ScrewsArt. It could even be the face of your dog, cat or pet!
As well as your unique piece of ScrewsArt, ForgeFast is also throwing in a bundle of its Elite Performance Woodscrews including Self Drilling and Low Torque screws, its Decking screws, Anti-Split and Fast Start screws, Exterior Elite 2000 screws, Timber Fixing screws, Construction screws and Flooring screws as well as some cool merch to keep you comfortable out on site. Don’t miss this opportunity to win a prize unlike any other.
HOW TO ENTER
Have a look at this piece of magical piece of ScrewsArt and have a guess at how many screws it took to create the image. The entry that guesses exactly, or is nearest to the correct number of screws used to produce the image, wins the prize.
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THE NUMBER OF SCREWS IS ...................................................
