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Easy ways to improve your environmental impact

Reducing the environmental impact in an industrial setting can feel like a challenging task, but there are many areas of the business where you can make a difference and your choice of cleaning wipes is one, often overlooked, area, says Günes Yenen

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Using air conditioning in a sustainable way

Not all businesses use their air conditioning efficiently, but there are a variety of simple solutions and small adjustments which could help reduce energy consumption and save money, explains David Lewis

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Sustainable PPE without compromising on protection

The environmental footprint of personal protective equipment is becoming a key concern for companies around the world. However, there are a range of ways to make PPE more sustainable from reducing production waste to curbing emissions throughout the supply chain, all without compromising on performance or protection, says Andrzej Palka

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Ongoing global challenges create further risks across European supply chains

Navigating turbulent times in recent years has become a permanent ‘new normal’ for businesses, not least across their supply chains where there has been little time to recover before the next shock hits. 2022 has been no different, impacted by interlinking risks, creating even more urgency for organisations to build resilience into their supply chains.

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Factory setting: the road to Net Zero

Achieving Net Zero manufacturing operations by 2030 – and a Net Zero supply chain by 2050 – will need major changes in efficiency, raw material and energy sourcing says Rob Jenkinson

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Fatigue fighting anti-static floor mats from First Mats

MANUFACTURING ELECTRICAL components is fraught with risks to both the equipment and the engineers. Sudden electrical discharges (ESD) can fry sensitive electronic components, and standing for long periods of time at workstations or switchboards can cause joint and muscle aches for the workers.

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Overcoming the adhesives ripple effect

Every adhesive application is complex and unique; one seemingly minor change can impact the overall assembly’s success. Establishing a detailed understanding of your process is essential to minimise variation, meet rigorous testing standards, and ensure repeatability, says Matthew Baseley

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