Our Environment Policy
We have a strong commitment to protecting the environment that provides us with our feed ingredients. We actively work to reduce our carbon footprint, and we strive to employ sustainable farming practices when sourcing our ingredients to support soil structure, carbon capture and biodiversity.
Sustainable Energy
Our head office, production facility and warehouse are all powered by green energy from an anaerobic digester (AD plant) which produces renewable heat and power. Any waste feed generated is processed by the AD plant, contributing toward our aim of a zero-waste strategy.
Delivery Vans
Simple System’s own fleet of vans delivers directly to customers five days a week. Delivery routes are carefully planned to reduce feed miles and emissions.
Packaging
We use 100% recyclable packaging for our forages, which is the most suitable option with the lowest carbon footprint. As we do not use mould inhibitors or preservatives, paper bags would not provide adequate protection, and there are limitations to their recyclability. Biodegradable starch-based packaging would not offer suitable protection as it would begin to biodegrade sooner than the shelf-life of our feeds, which is up to two years.
Organic Feeds
All Simple System feeds are GM free and use minimal inputs. Our range of organic feeds, which are certified by the Soil Association, goes a step further. Choosing organic promotes lower levels of pesticides, no manufactured herbicides or artificial fertilisers, and more environmentally sustainable management of the land and natural environment.