ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
WASTE:
Our waste bread is given to local farmers as animal feed, none goes to landfill.
60% of our waste is recyclable.
30% of our food waste is composted (for electricity and fertiliser).
This year (2019) we have reduced our landfill by 70% (10% of our total waste goes to landfill).
PACKAGING:
We use reusable or recyclable delivery trays for deliveries to our own shops and wholesale customers.
Our suppliers deliver their goods in reusable or recyclable containers; i.e. milk churns, egg boxes and flour sacks.
Our slicing and paper bags are both recyclable or compostable.
ENERGY:
Bakery has LED low energy lighting.
Bakery heating by the ovens.
The ovens are 80% electric & 20% wood fired.
Delivery routes are carefully planned to reduce fuel consumption.
SUPPLIERS & COMMUNITY:
We purchase locally wherever possible from farmers and craftsmen; including our cheeses, milk, eggs, some of our flours, sausage meat, beer and oils etc.
