At MCD Garden Sheds, we’re serious about Sustainability. We have a number of tactics we use. This ensures we can back up our claims of being a eco-minded business.
Sustainable Timber
Our first is that we use sustainable timber for all of our builds. Some of the benefits of using sustainable timber include:
- Environmental benefits: Sustainable timber ensures that the forest is managed in a way that protects the environment, including protecting biodiversity and water resources.
- Social benefits: Sustainable timber ensures that the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities are respected and that workers are treated fairly.
- Economic benefits: Sustainable timber can help to create economic incentives for responsible forest management, which can contribute to the long-term economic viability of forests.
- Peace of mind: You can rest assured that your new purchase came from ethically sourced materials.
Overall, the use of sustainable timber can contribute to the sustainable management of forests. Which is important for the long-term health of these ecosystems. The many benefits they provide, include clean air, water, and habitat for wildlife.
Ending Unnescessary Packaging
In terms of Packaging, unlike other Garden Shed companies, we have no packaging. Our sheds are delivered by our fitters, in our own trucks.
As we continue to grow our company, we have huge plans to bring our goals to life. Check back here regularly to get an idea of where we are! This means for our Sheds, there no box, no shrink wrap and no packing peanut or styrofoam protection. It simply doesn’t need it.
In 2021, the UK generated over 2.5 million tonnes of packaging waste. This accounts for one third of all waste collected from households and businesses. Therefore at MCD, we feel is it super important in doing our bit to avoid unnecessary packaging.
Supporting sustainability in the community
Sustainability is often seen as just a physical environmental item rather than seeing the community as part of our environment. At MCD, we impact our community in multiple ways.
Firstly as a team, we are a diverse and inclusive team. Seeing staff members not only from Barnsley, but from the entire other side of the globe. Thanks to our hard work in creating complex designs using simple tools, the barrier to entry in our company is low. Allowing us to employ people from all walks of life!
Secondly we enrich our community through sponsorship! Balbriggan Cricket Club and receives sponsorship funding from MCD Home and Garden Group. Allowing them to help youth and adults in our area to continue their journey in sport!
