Mayflex, the Birmingham-based distributor of security and related IP products, has recently issued each of its office-based staff with a re-fillable metal water bottle and branded china mug to use at work. Each item has been distributed as part of the firm’s efforts to lessen its impact on the environment by reducing its consumption of single use plastic and paper.
Hence the firm has replaced its free vend, drinks machines with a model that does not dispense cups. All employees are encouraged to consider the environment in their working day, and the issuing of water bottle and mugs is helping them to do their bit for the planet.
Andy Cooper, Chief Operations Officer at Mayflex said: “To effectively contribute to the protection of the ecosystem, Mayflex relies on its workforce principles and integrity, we actively want to support our staff and help them make choices including reducing waste to landfill, saving energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Our projected annual reduction of single use lined paper and plastic cups is circa 120,000 per year from all vending machines throughout the business. Previously all items would have been disposed of and made their way into general waste and sent for incineration.
“The distribution of these items also ties in with our well-being initiative which is driven by our HR team, actively encouraging our staff to look after themselves and stay hydrated.”
