Environmental Policy
Carbon-neutral Shipping
Whilst we understand that Carbon offsetting is not as ideal as avoiding fossil fuel use in the first place, we do believe that it is a step in the right direction. As a result, we have decided to offset carbon emissions for all Jackson’s deliveries, from April 2020 to present day.
We were audited by 3Degrees who worked out the carbon emissions created by all our deliveries by land, sea and air. Once provided with a carbon emissions figure we were able to offset this with verified projects around the world through Treepoints, providing backdated payments to cover deliveries since April 2020. You can see the carbon offset amounts here.
We have an ongoing commitment to become a carbon neutral company. While we have some way to go, we are making progress. 78% of our energy use is purchased from renewable sources, 17% comes from our own solar panels, and the final 5% is gas, which is also offset.
Our investigations into tackling other aspects of the supply chain are ongoing. We welcome any ideas and suggestions on how we can continue to improve.
Rewilding / Tree Planting
As of February 2024, we have planted over 1800 trees with Trees for Life - a conservation charity dedicated to revitalising wild forests in the Scottish Highlands - to offset the environmental cost of producing our catalogues and printed publications. Like many of our customers, the staff at Jackson's are inspired by the beauty of landscape and nature, so this scheme is a good way to support a very worthy cause.
Alongside this, the paper we use for our catalogues is FSC certified, which ensures the forests are managed in such a way that preserves biological diversity and benefits the lives of the local people and workers.
Images courtesy of Trees for Life, the Scottish Highlands
Sustainable Packaging
We continue to work with suppliers to reduce the use of plastics in our packaging, use eco-friendly alternatives, and where possible make it easier for you to recycle. We’re constantly looking for the best practical and environmentally friendly packaging options available.
100% Recyclable and FSC Approved Boxes
Our boxes are 100% recyclable and FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) approved. We also use paper tape to make it easier for you to recycle the boxes and cardboard that you receive from us.
100% Compostable Packaging Peanuts
Our packaging peanuts are 100% compostable. Made from sustainable starch-based raw materials using a low energy manufacturing process, they are natural, non-toxic, and break down quickly in home composting. They’re also completely water-soluble so you can dissolve them in water and pour them down the sink.
100% Compostable Cellophane Bags
We’re committed to using 100% compostable cellophane bags to protect brushes and small items. Our 100% compostable stickers are from total chlorine free face stock (TCF), with water-based adhesives and solvent free polymers. This packaging can go into the compost bin.
We're Currently Using
Packaging | Made from | How to recycle |
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Invoice Paper | 100% recyclable paper | Recycle with other paper |
Eco-label Stickers (used on cellophane bags and fragile items) | Total chlorine free face stock (TCF), water-based adhesives and solvent free polymers | Add to industrial compost collection |
Brush Card | 100% recyclable card | Recycle with other paper |
Cellophane Bags (used with brushes and small items) | 100% compostable PLA film from renewable corn & sugar starches | Add to industrial compost collection |
Packaging Peanuts | 100% sustainable starch based raw material | Add to home compost, soluble so wash down the sink |
Recyclable Cardboard Filler | 100% recycled cardboard waste | Recycle with other paper |
Protective Brown Paper | 100% recycled paper | Recycle with other paper |
Corrugated Cardboard (used for wrapping) | 100% recycled content | Recycle with other card (recycle classification 20) |
Layer board/ Flat Pieces of Cardboard | 100% recyclable cardboard | Recycle with other card or add to home compost |
Cardboard Boxes | 100% recyclable cardboard | Recycle with other card or add to home compost |
Plastic Wallets (used to attach invoices to boxes) | 100% recyclable Polypropylene (PP) | Recycle with other plastics |
Jackson's Tape | Recyclable kraft paper and hot melt adhesive | Recycle with other card and paper |
Postal Tubes | Kraft cardboard and plastic top Waiting for supplier update | Recycle tube with other paper Waiting for supplier update |
Paper Corner Protectors | 100% recyclable paper | Recycle with other card and paper |
Padded Paper Envelopes | 100% recycled paper fibers with 25% post-consumer content | Recycle with mixed paper |
Book Wrap Boxes (multiple flap boxes with self adhesive) | Forest Stewardship Council certified paper mix from responsible and renewable sources | Recycle with mixed paper |
Air Sacs (inflatable joined cells to protect glass bottles) | 100% recycled content, contains 98% air and just 2% film | Reusable and recyclable with other plastic |
Larger & Medium Container bags (in parcels and for paper) | 100% recyclable polythene | Recycle with other plastics |
Small Container bags (in parcels and for catalogues) | 100% recyclable polythene | Recycle with other plastics |
Air Bags | 100% recyclable HDPE film | Recycle with other plastics (replaced mostly with shredder card) |
Plastic Bubble Wrap | 100% recyclable polythene | Recycle with other plastics |
WE'VE STOPPED USING
Packaging | Made from | Why |
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White Padded Envelopes (white on the outside, bubble wrap inside) | Forest Stewardship Council certified paper and bubble film | Unable to be recycled Replaced by a recyclable alternative |
Plastic Corner Protectors | PPC (Polypropylene Copolymer) | Unable to be recycled |
Eco Clear Tape | 25mu polypropylene film | Replaced by a recyclable alternative |
RESPONSIBLE PARCEL DELIVERY
Our delivery partner DPD won the ‘Transport/Fleet Management Initiative of the Year’ at the edie Sustainability Leaders Awards 2020 and 2021. This award follows their ‘Green Apple Environment Award’ for environmental best practice, and a ‘Fleet Heroes’ award from the Energy Saving Trust.
DPD now operates over 700 electric vehicles throughout England, Scotland and Wales. For more information visit green.dpd.co.uk