The Play Specialists
Cleaning & Maintenance Company
Achieving Sustainablity
Our business is embracing sustainability by implementing eco-friendly practices across all operations.
We are transitioning to renewable energy sources, reducing waste through recycling initiatives, and
sourcing materials from sustainable suppliers. Additionally, we have introduced energy-efficient
technologies and are committed to minimizing our carbon footprint. By continuously striving to adopt
sustainable solutions, we aim to create a positive environmental impact and lead by example in our
industry.
Foam
Foam materials, which we can not use when an offcut is usually too small, are baled and returned to our foam supplier (Vita Foam or Prima Foam) to one of their factories in Bedford. This is returned on the same lorry as the weekly delivery is made.
The foam is chipped off and returned into the production of future foam products, usually in the form of a chip recycled foam for cushions and commercial products
Metal Waste
As a business we have very small amounts of metal waste, the waste we do produced is sent for recycling at the metal recyclers in Plymouth (EMR Plymouth), this is then forwarded to steel producers worldwide for new products to be produced.
Wood Waste
Waste wood from the workshops is collected in bins at our premises. We have a twice-monthly drop off at the transfer station on the same industrial estate, called Cummings Containers. They collect all construction and trade waste in South Devon, separating materials for onward recycling, such as metals, hard plastics, rubble, and wood.
The wood waste is then transferred in large quantities, and, following crushing to reduce volume, transported by road to the Brooke Energy plant below. At this point, the waste is graded for future recycling.
Vinyl Plastic Waste
Our vinyl off-cuts coming through our CNC machine are kept to a minimum, as we can nest multiple projects. The waste is collected in one of two ways: firstly, through DCW (Devon Contract Waste).
They collect our general and recycling waste for the business weekly. Secondly, we work alongside a Plymouth-based charity called Plymouth Scrap Store, supporting families, schools and individuals with crafting materials.
Our waste vinyl/ foam/ plastic wrapping and cardboard are then sold to people for a small amount to fund the Charity in providing activities for families in low-income parts of the city. i.e party and education trips with crafty and games. They have a large premises with a great deal of stock mat