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WYEVALE NURSERIES WINS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXCELLENCE IN SUSTAINABILITY AWARD
Wyevale Nurseries has scooped the coveted Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Award for Excellence in Sustainability at the organisation’s recent annual celebration evening at Worcester Arena.
The Chamber Business Award, sponsored by Herefordshire Council and Worcestershire County Council, recognises companies across the two counties that have excelled in their environmental practices. Managing Director at Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford, Andy Johnson says: “We’re so delighted to have been presented with this wonderful award sponsored by Vinegar Works for our environmental initiatives. Sustainability is at the heart of our long-term business goals. We’re focused on carbon capture, water management, lowering chemical use, investing
in efficient infrastructure and reducing our carbon footprint. We’re continuously improving practices and are invested in good biosecurity to support a resilient and thriving local ecosystem too. “All our teams, in every part of the business, work exceptionally hard to deliver solid annual sustainability targets and it is a testament to their dedication and commitment that we’ve received this fantastic award. I can’t thank them enough for their contribution.” Wyevale Nurseries, which celebrates its 95th anniversary in business this year, has a proactive approach to sustainability, which involves leading with innovation rather than reacting to environmental challenges. Its activities encompass responsible sourcing, environmentally- sound production methods and biodiversity enhancement.
A STEP FORWARD IN INSULATED EPS FLOORING
Milbank Concrete Products, one of the UK’s leading precast concrete specialists, has introduced Milbank GDeck, a smart, installer-friendly insulated EPS flooring system designed to make ground floor construction faster, safer, and more thermally efficient. As part of Milbank’s ongoing drive to become the most sustainable supplier of precast concrete in the UK, this latest innovation gives builders and developers a practical way to improve the thermal performance of homes and buildings - helping reduce heating demand and lower operational CO2 emissions. With its fully integrated top sheet and immediate walk-on capability, Milbank GDeck delivers a complete structural and thermal flooring solution that enhances site efficiency and supports energy- conscious construction. Unlike traditional systems that require
Johnson adds: “Our key policies include peat reduction and the use of sustainable substrates, water conservation, energy efficiency and managing biodiversity and ecological impact, as well as sustainable land management and waste reduction. “Our future goals include
introducing a greater climate-resilient plant range, aiming to be fully peat-free by 2028 and integrating technology and sustainability, such
walk-on capability, it simplifies installation and eliminates the need for temporary coverings, saving valuable time on site. But it’s about more than speed – Milbank GDeck also supports better thermal performance and lower carbon emissions, helping builders meet the demands of modern, energy- efficient construction.”
additional boarding or coverings, Milbank GDeck is safe to walk on as soon as it’s installed - enabling faster progress for follow-on trades and reducing time, labour, and on-site disruption.
“Milbank GDeck is the result of intelligent, installer-focused design - a smarter, cleaner way to build,” says David Costin, Innovation and Strategy Director at Milbank Concrete Products. “With its integrated top sheet and
BRONZE FRAMED GLASS CABINETS FROM KELLER
Keller, a leader in sustainability in the European kitchen market, is also known for innovative designs, and a vast palette of colour, finish and material options. A new range of bronze-framed smoked glass units in 39 different sizes from Keller has been developed for modern, stylist kitchen schemes; they are designed to emulate hotel chic and elegant industrial interiors, especially
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in Japandi style. Also available are complementary new bronze handless profiles and matching handle. Tip-on/push to open options for the ultra-sleek look included in the range. Pictured here is the ‘Bold Elegance’ kitchen. This new, elegant, industrial style kitchen from Keller Kitchens merges traditional and bold features and hues. The Bronzite fronts and bronze-framed
A smarter, cleaner install GDeck uses Milbank’s precision- engineered pre-stressed concrete T-beams combined with load- bearing EPS insulation panels, forming a continuous structural and thermal layer. Designed around your build, every system is tailored by Milbank’s in-house design team and delivered with full layout drawings and component traceability.
Added Sustainability Milbank GDeck has been developed as part of Milbank’s ongoing commitment to reducing the environmental impact of
glass doors with bronze tinted glass combine with the striking, angled Calacatta black worktop to create a calming clean space. Keller is well known for offering one of the widest ranges of colours (2,050 NCS) and finishes in the kitchen furniture market – along with a vast range of cabinet options, all produced by the most sustainable means possible. The company is proud to have been a Carbon Neutral kitchen manufacturer since 2017.
as AI-driven resource management, into our systems. The focus is on doing the right things, at the right scale and time, to ensure our business thrives while contributing positively to the planet. “We’re also working on implementing a full carbon audit across our supply chain to measure and reduce emissions further and are encouraging suppliers to adopt closed-loop recycling systems for materials and packaging. We’re looking at increasing the use of solar and wind power in production with growers and suppliers too. “Strategic logistics planning has cut unnecessary journeys, reducing transport-related emissions and a shift to recyclable packaging has removed thousands of single-use plastic items from circulation.
For further details about Wyevale Nurseries, which is based in Hereford, please call 01432 845 200 or visit www.
wyevalenurseries.co.uk.
construction – not just through material efficiency and build speed, but also through measurable reductions in embodied carbon.
What makes Milbank GDeck more sustainable? Low-carbon concrete mix – Milbank GDeck uses a specially developed mix design with reduced cement content. Prestressed concrete beams – Engineered for maximum strength with less material, beams use tensioned steel to reduce the amount of concrete needed. EPS panels with recycled content – Each insulation panel includes 15% recycled material and is fully recyclable at end of life, supporting circular economy principles.
Milbank GDeck is available for immediate order and delivery nationwide. To request a quote or more information visit our Milbank GDeck page or call 01787 223931.
For further information, please visit
www.kellerkitchens.com.
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