Environmental Impact
At Moor Fabs, we use plastics with purpose.
Our choice to use plastic materials is by necessity, given that the products we make have to meet exacting requirements for longevity and chemical resistance – in order to effectively protect both people and the environment. The lifespan of plastic is an invaluable feature for engineering, but it is also why plastics are so present in the environment when they are used (and disposed of) inappropriately.
Virtually everything we manufacture is used to clean up the atmosphere, improve the quality of the water returned to our rivers, or protect people in safety-critical environments. Here is an example of a novel bio-digestor plant that we fabricate (pictured). This system is used for treating harmful animal slurry, allowing farmers to meet tightening legal requirements for their waste disposal. This work makes our rivers cleaner for the flora and fauna that inhabit them, while still allowing UK farmers to operate under new legislation.
Recycling Policy
The strict technical demands of our customers often preclude the use of recycled plastics in the parts and assemblies we produce. Thankfully, the long working lifespans and chemical resistance of our products help justify our use of virgin plastics, as they will greatly outlast an equivalent made from an alternative material (such as steel). Reducing the need for replacement parts – even when those parts are made from plastics – can result in a better outcome for the environment in the long-term.
Despite not regularly using recycled materials ourselves, we make every effort to minimise and contain the waste plastic in our factory. However, any unusable plastic (such as very small offcuts and swarf) is sent for recycling to reputable third parties. Our waste is segregated by grade and colour, allowing our partners to produce the highest quality of recycled material for resale.
Long term, we plan to develop our own range of functional products based around recycled plastics, which will be for less safety-critical applications (such as consumer products). Recently, we produced a water feature for the Chelsea Flower Show made from recycled plastics which won a Silver-Gilt medal (pictured here).
