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News
Wenlock Spring protecting
their environment
Wenlock Spring are totally dedicated to protecting the environment
and based in the spectacular countryside, beside the beautiful
Wenlock Edge, they take environment issues very seriously.
Wenlock Spring has been bottling water since 1989 and the
sustainable water source has been in constant use since the 13th
century supplying an ancient Manor House at the heart of a medieval
settlement. It is situated beside the geologically famous Wenlock
Edge; a limestone escarpment created 400 million years ago when
Shropshire could be found just south of the equator and boasted a
Caribbean type of environment. This natural geology gives Wenlock
Spring a rich calcium content and high pH which results in a unique
(L-R) Bruce & Matthew Orme, Wenlock Spring
refreshing clean sweet taste, making it the perfect accompaniment to
fine food and wine. used. We work closely with Parry & Evans who collect our paper and
Working with The Carbon Trust, Wenlock Spring are constantly cardboard for recycling and Eurokey who recycle all plastic waste.”
reviewing practices, procurement and procedures to minimise the Digital communication is used whenever possible for invoices and
impact that bottling and distribution have on the environment and statements which are emailed to customers who can choose to pay
99% of all packaging and waste from the Wenlock Spring site are online or by BACS, saving huge amounts of paper, ink and envelopes.
recycled. All the mains electricity used on site is from a renewable Food miles are kept to a minimum by optimising Wenlock Spring’s
energy source, with electricity supplied by Ecotricity, and low energy own delivery vehicles and working with a network of distributors,
light bulbs are used throughout all buildings and offices. providing a logical alternative to imported brands. All bottles, caps
Bruce Orme of Wenlock Spring commented, “Being and labels are sourced locally, supporting the English economy and
environmentally aware is a constant process of reviewing our minimising the food miles involved in the process.
materials and procedures, for instance, we found that most of the Wenlock Spring’s triple award-winning bottled water range is
waste that left our site was paper. Waste paper is now sorted and available in glass (made from 40% recycled glass) and PET bottles –
baled before it is sent for recycling. We have also introduced air all recyclable, which all contributes to making Wenlock Spring the
blowers in the cloakrooms to reduce the amount of paper towels perfect accompaniment to fine food and wine.
Benders Paper Cup Company agree two year supply to The Cover Group
The Benders vending sector team comprising of Ian Keeffe and
Daniel Sharp, have spent many months working with the individual
Cover members, and an agreement was reached following a recent
presentation to the group.
“We are delighted to be Cover Group’s official partner for paper
vending cups,” said Daniel Sharp. “We have worked closely with the
group on an individual member basis for some time now, so to
secure a group deal is tremendous news.”
Cover group member, Barry Gore (NVCS), who headed the
negotiations for the Group commented that: “We are growing as a
Group and our members are offering services that mirror the trends
on the high street which includes beverages supplied in quality
cups.”
“Paper vending cups are becoming a real growth product within
vending, and with Benders plans for 2010 focusing on vending and
coffee to go, our profile fits in very well with the Cover group,” added
Ian Keeffe.
Cover Group member Barry Gore, (NVCS) and Daniel Sharp from the Benders Paper Cup Company
UK Paper cup manufacturer, Benders, is delighted to announce that it
has agreed a 2 year deal to supply The Cover Group for all of their
paper vending cup requirements. Cover Group consists of 20
independent operators and has locations throughout the UK and
Ireland.
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