Our Green Promise
At Polybush, we are deeply committed to sustainability and strive to minimise our environmental impact. Our primary product, polyurethane suspension bushes, unfortunately, cannot be recycled. However, we are dedicated to reducing waste and continuously seek innovative ways to repurpose our materials.
Polyurethane, while not recyclable, has significant potential for reuse. We are currently exploring alternatives such as granulation and the production of equine rehabilitation matting and children’s play area flooring. These initiatives not only help us manage waste but also contribute positively to other sectors.
Our commitment to green practices is further demonstrated by our substantial solar project. This ambitious initiative now supplies a minimum of 50% of our electricity usage. During weekends and sunny evenings over the past year, the energy we exported was sufficient to provide clean electricity for the homes of our entire workforce. This remarkable achievement underscores our dedication to renewable energy and reducing our carbon footprint.
Since the installation of our solar and Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems, we have successfully saved approximately 159.321 tonnes of CO2. This significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions reflects our ongoing efforts to protect the environment and operate sustainably.
At Polybush, we understand that sustainability is a journey. While polyurethane itself poses challenges, our innovative approaches and substantial investments in renewable energy demonstrate our commitment to a greener future.
Our Solar Project
Our solar project represents a major step forward in our commitment to sustainability and renewable energy. This ambitious initiative supplies at least 50% Polybush & our sister company, Bonaprene’s electricity needs, significantly reducing our reliance on non-renewable energy sources.
However, the amount of electricity consumed by Polybush’s production and offices is less than the amount we self-generate. During the summer months, Polybush as a whole, is carbon-negative.
Our journey with solar energy began in 2013 when we installed 16.5kW of solar power. This capacity grew to:
- 49kW in 2015,
- 99W in 2019,
- 149kW in 2021,
- 252kW in 2022,
- 284kW in March 2024.
In May 2024, through combined solar and CHP, we generated 52% of our electricity usage, relying on the grid for only 48% while exporting 17MWh to the grid during peak times in the evening and at weekends. In June 2024, we increased our self-generated electricity to 54.5%, reducing our dependence on the National Grid to 35.5%, and exported 15MWh to the grid during peak times.
Our Combined Heat & Power (CHP) Project.
In addition to our solar power, we have installed a 20kWe Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant in 2023, with a second unit set to be commissioned imminently. These CHP plants, while gas-fired, are more efficient than traditional power stations because they productively use the waste heat to pre-heat our drums of resin and to cure our finished products.
Further reducing our need for grid power.
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Since the installation of our solar and CHP systems, we have collectively saved approximately 159.321 tonnes of CO2. This reduction in greenhouse gas emissions underscores our dedication to environmental responsibility and our proactive approach to mitigating climate change. The success of our solar project is a testament to our commitment to a greener future, demonstrating that with innovation and dedication, substantial environmental benefits can be achieved.
Real Life Meaning.
Since the installation of our solar and CHP systems, we have collectively saved approximately 159.321 tonnes of CO2. This reduction in greenhouse gas emissions underscores our dedication to environmental responsibility and our proactive approach to mitigating climate change. The success of our solar project is a testament to our commitment to a greener future, demonstrating that with innovation and dedication, substantial environmental benefits can be achieved.
