Our Commitment to Sustainability
At Summit Hygiene, sustainability isn’t just a goal—it’s a commitment to every part of our business. From the products we offer to the way we operate; we are constantly seeking ways to reduce our carbon footprint and promote eco-friendly practices.
We carefully select our suppliers and business partners based on their sustainability practices, ensuring they offer eco-friendly alternatives that we proudly recommend to our customers. Some of our key sustainable product lines include:
Ozoklenz
A chemical-free cleaning solution that reduces environmental impact while maintaining excellent hygiene standards.
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Soluclean
This range of cleaning products comes in pre-dosed, dissolvable sachets, minimising waste and packaging
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EcoNatural
EcoNatural by Lucart is made from recycled materials including beverage cartons. This paper product line helps reduce landfill waste and conserve natural resources.
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Hyclenz
Hyclenz Continuous Sack System reduces plastic waste with its adaptable, low-waste design, making it a sustainable choice for efficient waste management.
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Each of these products contributes to significant carbon savings, helping businesses lower their environmental impact. For example, by switching to EcoNatural, companies can save tons of carbon emissions every year through the use of recycled fibres and lower production energy requirements.
Our Green Operations
We believe sustainability begins at home. Our Green Roots initiative focuses on reducing our carbon emissions in day-to-day operations. Key efforts include:
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Delivery Days
We take a smart approach to logistics by combining delivery routes wherever possible. This reduces the number of journeys our fleet needs to make, cutting fuel usage and lowering carbon emissions. This streamlined system also improves efficiency, ensuring faster, more reliable deliveries. By taking fewer trips, we not only reduce environmental impact but also contribute to less traffic congestion on UK roads. Over time, these small, calculated changes add up to significant reductions in our overall carbon footprint, aligning with our long-term sustainability goals.
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We reuse the packaging we receive from our suppliers, giving materials a second life and reducing waste sent to landfill. Our team actively work to find creative ways to minimize waste in our operations. Once we unpack cardboard boxes, we repurpose to ship goods to our customers. We not only reduce waste but also cut costs and resources needed for new packaging. Our focus on recycling extends beyond packaging, including paper and other materials used in our offices, ensuring we contribute to a circular economy.
EV Fleet
Our sustainability efforts extend beyond our products. All our account managers drive electric vehicles, significantly reducing our company’s emissions from transportation. This shift to EVs is a core part of our carbon reduction strategy, ensuring that our operations are as green as possible.
Contact usSustainable Supply Chain
We choose to work with UK-based suppliers to minimise the environmental impact of long-distance transportation. This local sourcing approach not only supports the local economy but also helps us reduce carbon emissions linked to shipping.Many of our suppliers also use recycled materials to manufacture their products, ensuring that the entire supply chain, from production to delivery, remains environmentally conscious.