GO GREENER - Here at Monkton Elm we take recycling seriously and do what we can to reduce our own carbon footprint. A lot of our stock is either delivered in cardboard boxes or wrapped in plastic so we ensure we recycle as much as we can on site. We have a machine which crushes cardboard and plastics into neat bales which we then pass on to our local recycling plant.

We have a policy not to give away plastic carrier bags but hold some biodegradable carrier’s in-store if customers request one. We offer an alternative in our Monkton Elm ‘BAG FOR LIFE’ which we sell for £1.99 each and are currently ‘buy one get one free’!! These reusable bags are aimed to encourage you to use it every time you shop with us and therefore reduce the need for us to issue carrier bags.

Once we have unpacked a delivery of stock any suitable sized boxes are taken to our till area so your purchases can be packed. We also use any bubble wrap packaging in this way. Everything else gets recycled on site.

Did you know we also have public recycling bins located in our car park for the collection of clothing and paper? And if you ever wondered what happens to the thousands of plastic flower pots and plant trays we have delivered to us – yes, we have a recycling bin for these as well!

Our product range contains lots of ideas for you to reduce your carbon footprint – here are a few;

WATER BUTTS - these are an increasingly popular recycling opportunity. They store rainwater for cost effective garden watering and are available in different sizes including space saving options for smaller gardens. Collect rainwater and save money on your water bill!

COMPOST BINS – a great way to dispose of your household and garden waste and turn it into something useful. Available in 220 & 330 litre capacities these bins are made from recycled plastic and when they come to the end of their life span they are also recyclable!

PAPER LOG MAKERS Energy for FREE! That’s a statement you never hear– but it`s true! Turn your unwanted newspapers, magazines, junk mail etc into easily burnable logs. The paper logs produced will burn on an open fire, log burner, aga or in patio chimineas or firepits. Each log will burn for approximately 1-2 hours depending on its density.

Check out our GO GREENER products the next time you visit and if you already own a ‘bag for life’ please remember to bring it with you.