SWALEDALE and features 20 fashionable colours, inspired by the latest trends in design and interiors. The Swaledale name comes from the breed of sheep whose wool is used in making these wool-rich 80:20 carpets. Its wool contains natural fibres that give each carpet a truly unique and individual personality. To achieve a carbon neutral status, Curragh Carpets underwent an independent assessment of its carbon footprint across all its operations, with energy consumed in the manufacturing process and the carbon emissions arising from production, flights, rail, lorry and car journeys associated with selling and delivering the carpets were all carefully measured.The results achieved at Curragh Carpets are amongst the lowest achieved in the carpet industry and they will reduce even further as Curragh introduces new manufacturing technologies.
The “Carbon Neutral” certification awarded to Curragh Carpets, together with the recognisable green footprint emblem, highlighting our commitment to our environment as we are investing in a number of carbon reduction projects including Wind and Wave power, Reforestation and Hydro-electric schemes.
Comprising 20 inspired colour options, each available in both four and five metre widths and in a 40oz quality, the Swaledale range will be presented on its very own display unit in retail outlets, emphasising its carbon neutral and Guaranteed Irish credentials. The range will be available in retail outlets from 14th October and the launch will be supported with extensive media advertising.
The Environment:
It has been, and continues to be the policy of Curragh Tintawn Carpets Ltd., to conduct its business in such a manner that minimises or eliminates any potential adverse effect on the environment.
Curragh Tintawn Carpets Ltd. is registered with the Environmental Protection Agency - Integrated Pollution Prevention Control (IPPC) License No. P0772-01. http://www.epa.ie
Company Environmental Policy.
Curragh Tintawn Carpets Ltd. regards environmental protection as an essential requirement of its operations. The Company is committed to conducting its business in a manner which protects the environment of its employees, customers and the community in which it operates.
Management & Staff are guided by the following environmental principles:
• Ensuring efficient usage of resources such as electricity, gas and water.
• Taking practical steps to control the disposal of waste.
• Ensuring that up to date recycling technology is researched and implemented to minimise disposal of waste to landfill.
• Integrating environmental considerations in product design.
• Prevention of pollution by continually assessing and monitoring activities.
• Promoting continuous improvement by setting, monitoring and reviewing environmental targets.
• Adhering to Irish & EU Legislation and regulations relating to the environment.
• Making this environmental policy available to the public.
• Continuously training staff members in all environmental issues.
• Environment protection is everybody’s responsibility, and thus the company will ensure that all employees have the knowledge and resources to implement these corporate principles.
Pictured above are: Larry Donohoe, Curragh Carpets, Karen Hogan, Vodafone, Eugene O’Mahony, Curragh Carpets & Joe Fennell Newbridge Chamber at the presentation of the Passion for the World Around Us Award presented by Newbridge Chamber in association with Vodafone.
This award was presented to Curragh Carpets in recognition of the many different ways the company has always been willing to help the community both in business terms, and with their participation in local community initiatives. As our contribution to Newbridge Chambers Corporate Social Responsibility initiative Curragh Carpets accepted a large array of books collected in the Newbridge area, at our Green Road facility, sorted and graded them, and delivered the books to Book Aid International for use in Sub Saharan Africa literacy projects. The Passion for the World Around Us Awards recognise and reward individuals and businesses who make an effort to improve their local communities.