Stardust care about the environment and is committed to continuous improvement to reduce, re-use, recycle and create sustainable solutions:
Transport We encourage all our staff to walk, cycle to work. 100% of our workforce's total mileage in travelling to work is by public transport, bicycle or by walking. Wherever possible, public transport will be used to attend meetings.
Energy We conserve energy wherever possible. All electricity used is supplied from a renewable tariff. High efficiency light bulb are used throughout our premises Appliances are turned off when not in use. Floors are insulated. Offices are double-glazed throughout. Waste Minimisation and Recycling We reduce, re-use and recycle waste. We recycle paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, tin, aluminium, and electrical equipment. Return printer cartridges to suppliers for re-use and support charity toner appeals. Donate any redundant IT equipment to charities for re-use. Reduce printing and paper waste through monitoring systems. Re-use printed paper for internal work. Minimise paper use by storing information digitally rather than paper files. Use 100% recycled paper for printing and stationary products where possible. Any garments that do not reach our quality standard are donated to Charity. Manufacturing We strive to produce all our garments ethically. We undertake regular ethical assessment of our manufacturers and assist them in complying with the Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code.
General We also: Provide fair trade tea and coffee to staff and use environmentally friendly cleaning products. Use biodegradable washing up liquids, cleaning products and toilet cleaners. Ensure all employees know and understand the policy and what is expected of them. Comply with environmental legislation, regulations and government guidance. Constantly seek to improve our environmental performance through monitoring systems, target setting and policy reviews.
