Environment
We believe in sustainability, and starting from a small, local level. As an organisation we are conscious that our business activities can affect the environment around us. By thinking about the small changes that we can make, and working our way up, we hope to have ensured that we are acting in an environmentally responsible manner. All of our staff understand the importance of being environmentally responsible and we all work together to do our part to ensure a sustainable future.
Our basic philosophy is to “Reduce, recycle or re-use” wherever possible
At WestWays Vending we will:
Ensure that on our premises:
- All lights that are not in use are turned off
- All electrical equipment is turned off or to standby where possible when not required
- No areas are being heated unnecessarily
Ensure that our vehicles:
- Follow well-planned journeys to avoid unnecessary miles, and to ensure that the miles we do travel are worthwhile. We have invested in NavMan vehicle tracking software, and VendMan, a bespoke vending programme to help us plan our daily journeys for operators and service engineers
- Are fully maintained by using the NavMan servicing facility. Company drivers complete regular vehicle checks to ensure that we attend to any maintenance requirements at the earliest opportunity
- Are relatively new; to enable us to have the latest technology to combat emissions and to have the most fuel efficient vehicles possible
Ensure that our staff:
- Recycle our waste- both on and off our premises, by using the correct collection point. This waste includes packaging from our operators, paper from our office and empty bottles and drinks cans
- Email as much as possible rather than sending letters through the post. We currently send 85% of statements and invoices by email rather than post
- Only print emails and documents where necessary to reduce the amount of ink and paper used.
- Rotate stock in their vans, our warehouse and our operated vending machines to reduce waste from out of date stock
- Order products and equipment in bulk to minimise journeys from our suppliers
- Order and sell sustainable products certified by Rainforest Alliance and Fair Trade wherever possible
- Where possible recycle and repair vending equipment parts
- Continue to refurbish vending equipment, to the highest standard, as an alternative to buying new equipment
