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Environmental Policy
At Bad Backs we take seriously our on-going responsibility, both individually and collectively, to conduct business in a way that actively assists in preserving our environment.
As a business involved in manufacturing, importing, wholesaling, etailing and retailing, we promote a strong environmental ethic as part of our corporate culture by encouraging, empowering and assisting employees, manufacturers, suppliers and customers to engage in activities and programmes to reduce our eco footprint.
Our on-going efforts include:
Transport
- Limit travel where possible
- Utilise electronic media for communication
- When flying is necessary, purchase carbon offsets.
- Endeavouring to work with logistics and transport companies (including air, sea, rail and road) that are committed to ongoing sustainable environmental management:
Initiatives to include: - Leading edge vehicle emission standards
- Investment in fuel efficiency and alternative fuel technologies
- Supply chain efficiency
Office, Warehouse and Retail Practices
Recyling
We are focused on being a paperless business, however where necessary we purchase recycled paper. All packaging and pallets, for despatch of Bad Backs online and in-store products, utilizes suppliers actively engaged in degradable / recyclable plastics, wood and paper products. Where possible, we recycle all office supplies including paper, toners and cartridges. All other redundant office & warehouse supplies are sent to respective local council waste management depots.
Energy Efficiency
We seek to minimise energy consumption. This includes: Minimising waste, reduce our consumption of resources and improving efficiency of their use (turning off power and equipment when not in use). Support local suppliers where possible.
Back and Joint Pain Product Suppliers
Imported & locally manufactured goods
Every year we see continued improvement in eco friendly manufacturing processes, product made from degradable and recycled materials, sustainable fabrics, higher percentage of recyclable components, international GREEN GUARD Certification and Australian GECA approvals. And we will continue to engage with them to develop improved environmental sustainable practices.
Our Customers
For our customers who are replacing products such as bedding and furniture, we'll endeavour to link them to recycling resources Australia wide.
The Future
Our environmental responsibility is an on-going journey and we'll continue to look at new ways of improvement.
