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This is possible within the next couple of years. Plastic hunters — 80% reduction in plastic use As part of our already comprehensive environmental work, such as eco-friendly goods transport and recycling, we are now introducing an ever stricter environmental policy. With our efforts and determination we strongly believe that we´ll keep our promise, and reach our goal. We want to show that we´re serious about our commitment. This reduces the need to wash them. And we get logistics more efficient with personnel, enabling our goods to be shipped out to shops more rapidly.

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Owing to the success of the trial, it has been progressively expanded. In our products we decrease the amount of cost spent on plastic in packaging. We are doing this for both environmental and commercial reasons. You can hand in all discarded products included in our range to Biltema. How do we measure it? What are the benefits of changing our plastic bags? The floors of Biltema's stores are made from granite, a natural material that only needs to be cleaned with a rotating brush and clean water.

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In less than two years. This has allowed us to save hundreds of thousands of kilowatt hours. We decrease the amount of plastic, therefore also the amount we purchase for own use. . Biltema is starting to gradually find alternatives to disposable plastic products, such as bioplastics, which are derived from renewable biomass sources.

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Consequently Biltema collaborates with local construction companies with craftsmen of the highest quality, who can accomplish projects such as a new, large Biltema megastore. This means that changes in weather are not perceptible indoors, which results in a comfortable climate for our customers and employees. At all of our stores we sort all waste, including electronic waste, in the most optimal manner. Special concrete is used to construct the walls and roof. Biltema's goal is to reduce the use of fossil-fuel derived plastics in packaging and logistics by 80 percent. In addition, an extra-thick layer of insulation is laid on the roof. Plastic in packaging is also gradually being phased out.

Biltema's Responsibility and Environmental Goals

Plastic Hunters is making sure that we stay on target. This means the lighting system is only activated when someone is in the building. Where does the data come from? This is a collective responsibility in the Biltema-group, and team-work is a key factor in succeeding. Rail transport between the warehouse in Halmstad and Norway began on a trial basis last year. A responsibility we carry with great ambition.

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The black arrow indicates our current status and savings compared to previous years, while the red arrow shows our targets. And the concrete keeps itself clean since the material is resistant to algae, moss, dirt, and graffiti. Our goal is to reduce all unnecessary plastic used in packaging and transport by 80% When? We are replacing our plastic shopping bags with more eco-friendly, biodegradable alternatives. The black arrow indicates our current status and savings compared to previous years, while the red arrow shows our targets. This results in stores that are even more inviting, eco-smart, and sustainable. Building with care, being aware and cost-efficient calls for high-class building contractors. Yes, yes, yes and yes.

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We reduce the time spent on prepping pallets with stretch film. And there are plans to introduce additional rail transport across Norway. Biltema reducing plastic use by 80% Our new shopping bags are made from corn and other biomass products. Biltema constructs so-called inert buildings. And plastic in many products is being replaced by other materials. The concrete walls also break down vehicle exhaust emissions.

Biltema's Responsibility and Environmental Goals

Electronic waste All electronic waste must be disposed of in a way that is not harmful to the environment. This is equal to around 80 trucks. This helps the store to not be affected by weather changes and is useful when it comes to fire safety. Biltema goes to great lengths to ensure that electronic waste is recycled in an eco-friendly manner. We have the potential to make positive changes by focusing on our product development, production, logistics, and sales. Choosing this option you can take part in making it more environmentally friendly to throw away an eco-bag, compared to a regular plastic bag. This is based on data from our purchase-offices and suppliers in Europe and Asia, as well as from our logistics company when it involves any form of transport.

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We have made bigger organizational changes so that our product-development team can focus even more strongly on quality and sustainability. Are we reducing plastic in our products, packaging, and transport or other? The Eco-meter shows the progress and development in our environmental endeavors and efforts. Always with the environment and sustainability as cornerstones. And our first step is to reduce plastic connected to our products, such as packaging, transport and shopping bags. More than half of all goods to Norway will be transported by rail. The windows in our stores are self-cleaning. Since the end of May, a train from Biltema's large warehouse in Halmstad departs at 21:30 each weekday fully-laden with products destined for stores in Norway.

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We know that we have a long way to go, but we have ambitious goals and have already implemented several changes of which we are proud. We have a major responsibility to the environment. And reduces the use of chemicals. Or 5,100 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually. This is ingrained throughout Biltema, from management to product developers and the staff in our stores.