Landscape & Urban Design Issue 55 2022 | Page 70

SUSTAINABILITY

ULTRASCAPE CREATES A TRULY SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are at an all-time high . Whilst CO 2 is an essential element to the survival of plants and animals , too much CO 2 has a catastrophic impact on the environment . The continuous burning of fossil fuels by humans has resulted in a massive rise in greenhouse gases , creating an imbalance in the atmosphere .
In May 2021 , CO 2 levels reached 419 parts per million – the highest average ever recorded . “ As a manufacturer , we know we have a responsibility to be as sustainable as possible . Sustainability and environmental impact has always been a high priority for us and I am delighted to announce that we have introduced further environmental initiatives , all with the aim of reducing our environmental impact .” Mark Shorrock , Managing Director at Instarmac .
UltraScape pride themselves on their sustainability practices and all of their high performance subfloor preparation materials are produced at their world-class manufacturing facilities in Tamworth , Staffordshire .
“ Having as little impact on the environment as possible is behind every decision I make about the running of our production and warehouse facility . Over the last few years , I am proud to say that we
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