Thomas Norman UK
and the Environment

Government directives towards environmental issues have led a great many of our clients to take the responsible step of specifying environmentally sound materials for their packaging.

We are fully equipped to meet their requirements, with 100% sustainable, recycled and/or recyclable materials. The use of such materials in no way compromises the quality, appearance or refinement of our products.

Our paper products can be made from FSC-certified materials and our polythene bags from biodegradeable materials. We can supply full detailed certification of the environmental footprint of our products.

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)

The FSC - Forest Stewardship Council - was founded in 1993 to support the world's forests. It's international membership includes representatives from industry, environmental groups and indigenous populations, all of whom ensure that forests are managed to protect and respect wildlife and local communities.

The FSC Chain of Custody provides verification that timber is obtained from audited sources and tracked throughout the production process until it reaches the end user. Only products made from materials sourced in this way can carry the FSC Logo.

Visit the FSC website at www.fsc-uk.org

Biothene - Degradeable Polythene

Bags made from Biothene® have the look, strength and feel of normal polythene bags and can be designed to any style or colour. The difference is that on exposure to sunlight they will biodegrade, after 12 or more months, into a non-toxic residue. Biothene is made in a UK factory which is committed to reducing its carbon footprint each year.

Visit the Biothene website at www.biothene.co.uk/ThomasNorman