Environmental Policy

Essex Tube Windings Ltd aims to ensure that it’s manufacturing operations have a minimal impact on the earth’s resources and as such we endeavour to operate within the following boundary’s. Essex Tube Windings will always manufacture cardboard tubes from 100% reclaimed fibres; these reclaimed fibres will primarily be kraft produced in farmed sustainable forests. The tubes will be formed and glued using water-based PVA emulsion glue or similar. All waste produced in the manufacturing process will be segregated with waste cardboard material being bailed to return into the supply chain via a pulp mill. All other dry waste which is not recyclable will be disposed of under license by a designated waste disposal operator. No Liquid waste will be produced during the manufacturing process. Staff will make every effort to ensure that waste is kept to a minimum during the manufacturing process and management will oversee an efficient production pattern to ensure changeover waste is kept to a minimum. Where possible consumable packaging will be recycled unless the item is no longer serviceable at which point Essex Tube Windings Ltd will dispose of the packaging via a sustainable route where possible. Kevin Topliss MD Essex Tube Windings Ltd