Traditionally, warehouses and sustainability have not been synonymous with each other.
However, these days, companies are constantly looking for ways to make their warehouses, factories and other industrial properties more sustainable.
And when this sustainability is put into effect, the impact that your warehouse has on the environment is greatly reduced.
Here are 5 features of a sustainable warehouse.
Sustainable Cleaning
You’re unable to maintain a sustainable warehouse if your cleaning process is not environmentally friendly.
Therefore, the best way to maintain sustainability is to hire a professional contractor like Sydney Sweep and Scrub.
We’ll maintain your concrete surfaces with our cutting-edge ride-on vehicles, whilst using up to 70% less water than other applications.
Moreover, when we sweep and scrub your concrete surfaces, we only use eco-friendly chemicals (if any chemicals at all).
As a result, when you hire Sydney Sweep and Scrub, you are making a commitment to sustainability.
The Structure
Sustainability can also be achieved through the actual materials used to build your warehouse.
For instance, building a warehouse out of sustainable and recycled materials will have a better effect on the environment.
Materials like specialised paint, recycled wood products, recycled metals and insulation will all help you make your warehouse more ‘green’.
Lighting
Large industrial spaces like warehouse need a large amount of light.
And when you’re trying to create a sustainable space, you need to find a sustainable option. The best choice in this case, is LED lighting.
In fact, LED lighting is up to 80% more efficient than normal lighting.
Moreover, 95% of the energy in LED lighting is converted into light, and only 5% is wasted energy as heat.
Another way to make your lighting and overall electricity use even more sustainable is to utilise solar power.
Installing panels on your roof may be expensive at first, but in the long run, powering your lighting through solar power will be far more environmentally friendly, and cheaper.
Waste Management
Sustainability is evident in the way you dispose of the waste that your warehouse produces.
Waste needs to be correctly measured, reduced and dealt with responsibly.
Therefore, to be truly sustainable, you must have an efficient and responsible waste management plan in place.
The best way to ensure that all of this happens is by hiring a professional waste removal contractor for regular rubbish pick-ups, as well as advice.
Green Spaces
These days, green spaces (or at least some nice landscaped garden beds) are playing a part in the industrial world.
In fact, including an external garden in your warehouse design comes with many benefits.
For instance, staff will be able to spend time near greenery whilst on breaks, which promotes relaxation and reduces stress.
Moreover, a green space or garden bed adds another level of appeal to your warehouse, impressing customers and clients alike.
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