ALLENS HIRE - ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBLITY

Allens Catering Equipment & Furniture Hire Ltd is committed to leading the industry in minimising the impact of its activities on the environment.

The key points of its strategy to achieve this are;

Minimise waste by evaluating operations and transport arrangements ensuring they are as efficient as possible
Minimise toxic emissions and wastage through the selection and use of modern efficient vehicles, washing machines and office equipment. – Allens Catering Service use the highest specification of reverse osmosis water treatment plan and compact washing machines to ensure economy, performance and energy conservation
Use recycled products when possible, and choose environmentally friendly and biodegradable chemicals for processing whenever possible – Allens Catering Hire test all new more environmentally friendly cleaning chemicals and introduce them according to performance
Actively promote recycling both internally and amongst its customers and suppliers
Minimise packaging and reuse all protective containers and boxes used in the transportation of our hire items – Allens Catering & Furniture Hire consider the materials and longevity of all new packaging for our products and reuse all cardboard packaging
When sourcing a product range to consider the environmental impact of both production and distribution before adding to our hire range
Meet or exceed all the environmental and waste management legislation that relates to the company – Allens Equipment Hire lighting and heating requirements are actively monitored for efficiency
Monitor and educate staff to help achieve these aims at work and at home

Community

Allens catering & furniture hire is a small company committed to helping the community through its involvement with a number of charities.