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With climate change and global warming being a keen topic around the world, it is important to make environmentally friendly changes to converse resources and protect the planet. With the number of warehouses increasing every year, the energy demand from these warehouses is also increasing – which makes it crucial to be making changes to lessen the impact from the industry.
In this blog we look at the best ways to make your warehouse more environmentally friendly.
High efficiency lighting is a great way to not only reduce the amount of energy used but also to save money. High efficiency lighting uses less wattage than traditional lighting resulting in lower electricity used and lower bills. It is also more consistent and loses less luminosity over its lifespan – improving overall light quality.
A great way to reduce carbon emissions within a warehouse is to use electric machinery. Electric machinery, as the name states, is solely powered by electricity instead of fuels such as petrol and diesel. Therefore they produce zero emissions, which is not only better for the environment but also for the operators and workers in the warehouse. Electric equipment is cost-effective as well as being more environmentally friendly – the perfect investment for your warehouse.
At Star Platforms, we have electric cherry pickers, scissor lifts, or low-level platforms to choose to hire or purchase.
Solar panels are becoming a popular choice for warehouses to reduce their electricity costs. The initial price of installing solar panels can be costly but they generate a good return in investment. Adding solar panels to your warehouse roof can generate up to 20% of your electricity requirements.
As the saying goes, the best way to be more sustainable and environmentally friendly in your warehouse is to reduce the amount of material you are using, reuse them when possible and recycle all recyclable materials.
To heat or cool your warehouse properly requires a lot of energy, especially when the warehouse is not correctly insulated. If you notice draughty areas in your building, larger energy bills than expected, inconsistent temperatures around the warehouse or your heating/cooling system working overtime it could mean that your warehouse isn’t properly insulated. Investing in proper insulation not only helps save energy and reduce costs it can also increase workplace safety and improve efficiency of the equipment.
Without realising a lot of warehouses are not correctly utilising their space, either by having more space than needed or not correctly planning and positioning materials around the warehouse causing unnecessary movement around the warehouse. Creating a thought out plan of your warehouse can mean you are using the space in your warehouse correctly and in the most efficient way reducing your carbon footprint. This can also help save you time and money in the long run.
If you’re looking to hire, we have electric cherry pickers, scissor lifts, or low-level platforms to choose from—we have over 4,000 powered access machines in our fleet and access to over 10,000 platforms nationally. Alternatively, if you’re looking to purchase or hire electric or hybrid powered access platforms, then you’re in the right place. At Star Platforms, we have new and used access platforms for hire and for purchase.
If you need help choosing the right solution for your needs and requirements, then our team at Star Platforms can help – get in touch today.
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