Environmental Management Systems

Since 1996, ISO 14001 has provided an internationally recognised standard for environmental management systems (EMS).

Organisations sign up to ISO 14001 for three reasons:
• Cost savings from efficiency gains
• Competitive trade advantages
• Improved environmental performance.

As registrations to ISO 14001 increase, its influence is being felt across the UK manufacturing sector. Leading companies like Volvo and Siemens require that their suppliers are registered to ISO 14001.

SMMT, the trade association for the UK motor industry states: "Management of the supply chain has become a major issue for the majority of vehicle manufacturers. They work hard to ensure their own environmental performance and compliance with environmental requirements and they cannot afford for their supply chain to be broken by suppliers risking noncompliance.

Increasing numbers of manufacturers are signing up for ISO 14001 and the impact of this is trickling down the supply chain. Dr Mercia Gick, British Plastics Federation (BPF) comments: "The BPF encourages its members to register, it shows the company has a commitment to saving energy and waste.

"And, as importantly, many major OEMs are starting to demand it of their suppliers. A company that is already registered for ISO 14001 can win competitive advantage."

If you would like to recycle your used EPS and you need information and advice please email: info@eps.co.uk or telephone: 020 7457 5014.

 

 

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How can selecting Expanded Polystyrene Packaging contribute to your EMS?

For many organisations selecting expanded polystyrene (EPS) packaging is a positive part of an environmental management system.

  • The computer-aided design techniques used across the UK ensure that the minimum amount of material is used to do the job required by an EPS pack.
  • Each EPS pack helps to prevent waste caused by breakages and spoilage because of the outstanding protection and insulation provided by EPS.
  • The manufacture of EPS packaging is a low pollution process and the material itself is inert and stable and does not create any environmental problems.
  • Lastly, EPS is a single polymer material and can be easily recycled. There are a number of successful EPS recyclers in the UK and most of these are currently seeking new supplies of EPS to recycle.