The company is launching several initiatives to support carbon reductions throughout the supply chain. Among the latest and most visible carbon-reduction initiatives by the global water treatment manufacturer is a packaging re-design for its filter range. 

Made from 70% recycled materials that are 100% recyclable, the new packaging – which is now in production – will use 30% less cardboard, significantly reducing ADEY’s carbon footprint and the amount of waste produced. Alongside the changes to the product packaging, which will use 72 tonnes less cardboard a year, the removal of the small spanner from the existing boxes will reduce the amount of plastic by 5.5 tonnes a year. 

“We’re committed to having a positive impact on the environment, both now and in the future, and the changes we’re making will support that,” said ADEY’s managing director, Helen Isherwood. “The environmental benefits of these updates are substantial. We’ve also moved to digital product manuals, which saves three tonnes of paper a year and helps to reduce product weight. With the boxes lighter to transport, 128 gallons of fuel will be saved a year. In total, the changes equate to a saving of 105 tonnes of carbon every year.”