The environmental impact of the business as a whole will be taken very seriously. Copse Corner Catering will, wherever possible, limit its impact on the environment, within financial reason.
Incineration of all non-polluting combustible materials; this can then be used as a fertiliser in the production of food
Use minimal packaging
Recycle where possible, e.g. glass, plastic, magazines and metals
Use environmentally friendly cleaning products where possible
Minimise disposable items e.g. offer mugs instead of disposable cups for customers that are eating at the location
If disposable items are required, consider their construction i.e. use paper/cardboard cups rather than polystyrene and use wooden cutlery rather than plastic
Minimise travelling distance, especially when towing the unit
If items are being purchased, ensure they are durable and, where possible, made from sustainable materials
Ensure the towing vehicle is well maintained
Endeavour to purchase products from local suppliers and support local business whenever possible
Aim to use as little paper as possible in administration / office areas by:
Encouraging correspondence by e-mail
Printing double sided when ever possible
Scanning documents that are to be stored rather than producing hard copies
re-using scrap paper for note pads, which are incinerated after use
Use re-writable CDs
Use ink cartridges that can either be re-used or recycled