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RED AND GOLD MOST POPULAR CHRISTMAS
COLOURS 2015 With Christmas less than two months away, a new snap survey by PHS Greenleaf, the UK’s number one provider of planting and landscaping services, has revealed that the most popular colour combination for Christmas tree decorations this year is red and gold, which received 34% of the vote.
With so much choice in the way of Christmas decorations, many are beginning to carefully plan their 2015 theme. Interestingly, the research also found that those aged between 18-44 are more likely to be preparing for a modern, blue and silver theme, whilst those aged forty-five and above are more
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tempted by the classic red and gold.
Commenting on the findings, John Davies, Head of Key Accounts at PHS Greenleaf, said: “Despite the UK population still enjoying traditions such as a roast dinner, Christmas carols and frantically wrapping presents at the last minute, the modern blue and silver theme (33%) is hot on the heels of red and gold.
The run up to Christmas is a very exciting period for us as we’ve been busily preparing our selection of
categories and details how Milliken will progress toward 2020 resource reduction goals.
“To Milliken, success is grounded in intentional environmental stewardship and has been for more than a century,” noted Jim McCallum, president of the global Milliken floor covering division. “This report sheds light on the lofty expectations of a holistic approach to sustainability that we set for our company to create innovations that ‘do good’ for the world.”
Material issues addressed include: chemical and human health impacts, recycled content and recyclability, resource consumption, supply chain impacts of products and employer of choice.
Key highlights from the report include:
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• Reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 17.5% and 6.4%, respectively
• Reducing energy consumption by 13.6%
• Reducing water consumption by 35.7%
• Reducing waste generation by 11.2%
decorations all year round and now is the time we find out which of our theme is going to be most popular. Each year we install almost 4,000 pre-decorated Christmas trees and our 10.5 miles of PAT-tested lighting gives them that added sparkle.
We are always ready with a selection of artificial trees, wreaths and a stock of 1.3 million baubles which can be ordered right up to the last minute.”
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• Completing Declare transparency labels for Milliken PVC-free broadloom and modular carpet labels to now provide four third- party verified environmental certifications/labels
• Supporting charities around the world with volunteer commitments and monetary and product donations
Notably, the report meets the requirements of LEED V.4 MRc3 credit and precedes advancements across multiple components of Milliken’s sustainability program, which will be announced throughout the remainder of 2015.
Philip Ivey, global sustainability leader for the Milliken floor covering division, noted: “We’re holding ourselves both publically and privately accountable for our impact on the world. We’re excited to share our division’s work to live out Milliken & Company’s Environmental Policy and role in the Milliken family of companies’ recognition as a carbon-negative manufacturer by the Leonardo Academy Cleaner and Greener®
program.”
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