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TT Pumps gains ISO 14001:2015 during lockdown


drainage and effluents, so the environment is of paramount importance. The company is very fortunate in being located in a rural location at Woore, South Cheshire on a 6-acre site with more than half the site being green natural space, having a small lake, woodland which being expanded by annual planting of British tree species, a further 250 trees were planted in early 2020. To endorse the company’s environmental ambitions the directors felt that it was appropriate to gain ISO14001. The initial plan of getting full ISO14001


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for early 2020 was put into total disarray by the Coronavirus epidemic, so much of the work had already been done during 2019 it was disappointing that completion would be delayed. After some discussion with LRQA it was realised that not all was lost and that


he environment has always been important to T-T as much of its business is involved with pumping


much of the final qualification could be done remotely. During early 2020 much of the detailed work was completed, only necessitating one surveillance visit to complete the process allowing T-T to gain the valued accreditation in the summer of 2020. The accreditation will allow the company to continue with its environmental policy


while helping meet environmental regulations, improve efficiency and environmental performance. Big thanks to LRQA for their positive


attitude in helping T-T gaining this important accreditation.


01630-647200 www.ttpumps.com LISTEN HERE


Greener to greenest with Green Homes Grant


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nsulation and waterproofing specialist, Soprema, is urging specifiers to consider the sustainability of the materials they select for housing upgrade projects carried out under the Government’s Green Homes Grant scheme.


The scheme allows home owners and landlords to apply for a grant of up to £5,000 per property to cover up to two thirds of the cost of home improvements that reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. Those on certain benefits can claim up to £10,000 to cover the entire cost of improvements. The scheme, which applies to home improvements completed by the end of March 2021, is expected to lead to a significant surge in uptake of internal wall insulation (IWI), roof insulation and external wall insulation (EWI) for solid wall properties. However, Soprema has raised concerns about the possibility that less green solutions will reduce the


benefits of the initiative and result in additional environmental issues in the long term.


Roland Jackson, commercial director of Soprema explains: “Any insulation installation will provide environmental benefits by improving thermal performance but the reality is that some of the materials commonly used are made from non-renewable and non-recyclable materials that continue a cycle of CO2


emissions and waste. “While these products are


acceptable for use under the scheme, both specifiers and home owners need to consider the goals of the Green Homes Grant and choose renewable, recycled and recyclable insulation materials. These solutions provide all the environmental benefits of improved thermal performance, without any of the negative environmental side-effects.”


Soprema advises that a woodfibre


insulation system, such as the company’s Pavatex range, provides the ideal solution for IWI and roof void insulation upgrades. Manufactured from renewable timber and completely recyclable, Pavatex provides excellent thermal performance, with options for plasterboarding or rendering, and is also naturally breathable for a comfortable indoor environment all year round.


0330 058 0668 www.soprema.co.uk


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