Industry News
B&C Collection releases its first sustainability report
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ver the last two years B&C Collection has taken huge strides in becoming a more sustainable business, and this year the brand has published its fi rst sustainability report.
In 2021 B&C became a signatory to the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals to guide it towards becoming more sustainable, and earlier this year four in-house staff members were appointed to focus entirely on sustainability issues. Also, this year, B&C launched a brand-new label called Inspired Tomorrow to refl ect the brand’s holistic vision. This label comprises 28 products made of more sustainable material.
Key 2021 achievements highlighted in the report include: • B&C’s warehouse produced 9,250 mWh/ year of renewable energy (producing extra green electricity for 2,250 families).
• Electricity at B&C’s partner warehouse is 100% renewable and produced on site by solar panels and wind turbines.
• B&C has 100%
traceability of its suppliers’ factories (both tier 1 and tier 2).
• B&C has built and
implemented a comprehensive Supply Chain Due Diligence process.
• B&C’s headquarters uses 100% green electricity.
• 100% of B&C’s partner factories are equipped with an effi cient effl uent treatment plant.
• The volume of styles that are sold
Grahame Gardner reveals innovative recycled scrubs
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rahame Gardner has announced its new branded and manufactured scrubs made from 100% recycled materials The stylish and sustainable scrubs, one of the fi rst recycled scrubs in the UK, are made from recycled plastic bottles. Every minute, more than one million plastic bottles are sold worldwide, with 80% of them ending up in landfi ll. A cutting-edge process turns the bottles into 100% recycled polyester to make the scrubs. Even the garment zips are made from reused materials. The eco-friendly, soft touch fabric is cool and comfortable with breathable contrasting stretch panels. There is practicality built-in for busy healthcare professionals, with handy multiple pockets.
The style is modern with an athleisure twist on the shape of the trouser, which also has an elasticated drawstring waist and two zip pockets on the rear. A v-neckline completes the look alongside a modesty panel and side zip, allowing you to get the scrub top on and off with ease.
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Grahame Gardener’s new Recycled Scrub Top in graphite
This new Grahame Gardner exclusive is available in fi ve colourways: navy, graphite, bottle green, steel grey and royal blue.
Sarah Lowe, at Grahame Gardner, said: “We’re excited to launch our recycled scrubs range showing healthcare professionals they can wear comfortable, contemporary and practical workwear and at the same time help the planet. “We are committed to minimising our impact on the environment and at the same time providing innovative and top-quality workwear that combines form and function – our recycled scrubs are the perfect example.”
The recycled scrubs are part of Grahame Gardner’s environmentally- friendly Eco Collection.
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produced with sustainable cotton (organic cotton and Better Cotton) doubled in 2021 compared to 2020 (4x versus 2019).
• 100% of B&C’s organic cotton is fully traceable and certifi ed.
• 33% of B&C’s T shirts, polo shirts and sweatshirts are made of more sustainable cotton to serve the market needs.
• Every recycled polyester sweatshirt B&C sells removes fi ve waste PET bottles from the environment.
• 90% of B&C’s references are made from fi bres of natural origin.
• 100% of B&C’s communication tools are sustainably sourced and produced.
• B&C sorts and recycles 100% of its recyclable offi ce waste.
• To read the report in full visit
www.bc-collection.eu
New regional
account manager at Madeira UK
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hris Camm has joined the team at Madeira UK in the role of regional account manager. He said: “With eight years of B2B sales experience within the tool and workwear industry I joined Madeira in April 2022 to manage accounts in the north of England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The Madeira philosophy, values and culture are all something I am proud to be a part of.” Mr Camm will work closely with customers in his area to continue offering the high level of service and support Madeira is renowned for.
Chris Camm joins Madeira UK
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