What On Earth's recycled kitchen

As we share the office with What On Earth we thought we'd let you know what they've been up to.  They're an inspirational bunch because they've set themselves the challenge of building a kitchen out of recycled and re-engineered materials. Both us and What On Earth are advocates of being environmentally friendly, both in and out of work, so we think it only right that the ethos should be followed throughout all business developments.

Work on the kitchen got underway at the beginning of June and it is all coming along nicely. The kitchen is being developed in a unit on our Battersea based business park – just across the forecourt from the current What On Earth kitchen in fact. All the materials being used to build the kitchen have had a previous life elsewhere, and now they are being given a new lease of life. Examples of the recycled materials include:

• Re-engineered racking bars are being used to form the skeleton of the kitchen 
•  The staffroom is made from recycled wood panels
• The windows, doors and door frames are recycled from an old office building
• An unused loading door hatch is being utilised
• Old baking trays are being used as vents
• An old refrigeration evaporator is being used in a fan unit to circulate air around the kitchen

By using these materials What On Earth is having a positive impact on both the environment and our budget – the company is reducing waste, increasing sustainability and saving essential cash.  They will ensure that all the recycled materials conform to health and safety rules too - they will clad them all in white fireproof, food safe plastic.

The recycled materials have been hunted down by eco hero, Rolf. He has spent a lot of time traipsing around London looking for bits to use, but in all honesty he’s absolutely loved this – he’s been in his element. He loves doing his bit to save the world and all of this good work means he’s pretty much ready to don a cape, mask and a pair of tights. Perhaps not the most pretty sight (sory Rolf!) but hey, he would still wear his costume with pride.

Developing the kitchen using recycled materials means What On Earth is able to save money that can be spent elsewhere. To be more specific, they are spending the money on energy efficient equipment for the kitchen – i.e. equipment that does its bit to save the environment. By installing this machinery they are avoiding unnecessary energy waste. Reducing energy usage can translate to significant cost savings. They can reduce maintenance costs on equipment and have lower running expenses.  Also, the energy efficient equipment has a longer lifespan and can help create better and consistent food quality and less food spoilage.  The environmental benefits of resource conservation and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions are also substantial, reducing the company’s impact on the environment. All these savings allow What On Earth to reduce labour costs, thereby meaning they can reduce the prices of their products. See – everybody benefits from the new kitchen! Among the new equipment will be new ovens and pizza presses. As a result of this What On Earth are going to look at re-introducing chilled organic pizzas. Hurrah!  We like the sound of that.

The new kitchen is to be completed and fully functioning by the end of June so we will post updated photos next month. Eeeek, exciting!

Simply recycled,

Simply Nectar