With more and more environmental legislation coupled with rising costs it becomes increasingly important for every company to do what they can to safeguard our environment.
Here at Fisher Scientific UK, we take our responsibilities very seriously and we are constantly working on ways to minimise the environmental impact of our (and our customers) activities.
The re-use and recycling of what would otherwise be waste materials is just one of the ways we can all help the environment.
In order to help our customers with their own costly waste management issues, we offer a collection and recycling service for a range of Fisher Scientific products with a Fisher Chemicals label:
Our packaging waste collection service is focused on recycling and reuse rather than disposal.
Cardboard and polythene packaging received from suppliers is reused or recycled. We also reuse pulp inserts for chemical packaging.
We also comply with the “Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2005. We are registered as a member of the Veolia Environmental Services’ compliance scheme. The scheme obtains evidence of recovery and recycling from packaging waste collected and reprocessed by Veolia Environment.
We use GreenFill biodegradable loosefill material instead of polystyrene chips. GreenFill is an environmentally and cost effective alternative to polystyrene loosefill.
Material is:
Paper catalogues are produced using paper sourced from environmentally aware forest product companies – pulp used in the manufacture of the paper is sourced from sustainable forest resources.
The paper sourced for printed catalogues is an accredited FSC grade.
We currently recycle 3 tonnes office paper per month.
We recycle old catalogues received back from customers.
We also encourage customers and suppliers to use electronic invoicing - increasingly utilising e-commerce to reduce paper. E-commerce has resulted in a 42% saving on paper generated orders.
We operate a printer and toner cartridge recycling programme with the Charity Scope.
Fisher Scientific is committed to seeking to reduce the impact of its activities on the environment.
In line with the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Regulations 2006, Fisher Scientific is registered with Gambica B2B Compliance Ltd, which is a legally approved Compliance Scheme. (Approval Number WEE/XP3338PD/SCH).
Fisher Scientific's producer registration number is WEE/CH0049TZ.
Gambica B2B Compliance Ltd will take on the legal responsibilities for the reporting on, the collection and treatment of, all WEEE that Fisher Scientific is obligated for, ensuring that the appropriate recycling targets are met.
Fisher Scientific UK will cover the recycling cost once it reaches an Approved Authorised Treatment Facility if you have:
Please note that all the relevant Hazardous Waste Consignment notes and Decontamination Certificates must be correctly completed and signed off. Gambica B2B Compliance Ltd will provide this documentation prior to collection.
If you require any more information please e-mail: fsuk.weee@thermofisher.com
*Electrical, Electronic Equipment that is private labeled for Fisher Scientific (Fisherbrand, Griffin or Technico) or Electrical, Electronic Equipment that Fisher Scientific has imported into Ireland and placed on the Irish market.