Sustainability Policy

There is only one Planet Earth, and at Dexam we recognise our responsibility towards making it more sustainable. As a commercial organisation we have a duty to work actively towards reducing our environmental impact. Whilst we know we can never be perfect, we want to do our best, and have made a firm commitment.

How we are achieving this

Reduce

We’ve cut down on the amount of packaging used in our products. We’re also reducing our plastic volume by seeking alternatives.

For example, we use biodegradable and compostable Eco-Chips, made from GM free sustainable raw materials using a low energy process. They dissolve under running water or can be added to your compost heap to break down naturally.

We’ve also introduced compostable corn starch bags for some of our textiles and paper tape has replaced plastic tape.

We are consistently working with our factories on ways we can continue to minimise plastic packaging.

Reuse

We reuse packaging and cardboard when sending out goods to our customers. They may not look as pretty, but we’re saving the world one box at a time! They are also made from approximately 70% recycled material and are 100% recyclable.

As well as this, we make sure that all seconds, or items with faulty packaging, are donated to charity rather than heading straight to landfill. This ensures that they get a second life in a new home.

Recycle

Where it's not possible to eradicate plastic altogether, packaging protection must include a percentage of recycled materials.

Bubble wrap for our trade orders contains a minimum of 30% recycled material and a minimum of 50% for air cushions. Both are 100% recyclable.

All paper and card used must be from sustainable sources (FSC or PEFC).

We’re also committed to recycling any electrical equipment and sourcing an environmentally friendly way to recycle these items. To remind you that old electrical equipment can be recycled, it is now marked with a crossed-out wheeled bin symbol.

Please do not throw any electrical equipment (including those marked with the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol) in your bin.