Sustainability
At Modus, sustainability is not just a buzzword; it’s the way we do things. Recognising the fragility of our environment, we’re continually reducing our carbon footprint. Every day, our team operates with a conscious focus on the environment, ensuring our products are sustainably designed, manufactured, and installed. We’re committed to responsible practices and purposeful decision-making that drives sustainability in everything we do. We at Modus aim at achieving continual environmental improvement through implementing a management system with objectives and targets:
to
minimise our environmental footprint
by
working with internal and external stakeholders
through
sustainable design and practices
in
compliance with legal and other requirements
and be
a role model for others to follow
The Circular Economy
We wholeheartedly embrace the circular economy, a departure from traditional linear models. Influenced by the ideas of Michael Braungart and Bill McDonough, this systemic approach prioritises resource longevity and waste elimination. Our commitment to circular principles includes designing out waste and pollution, promoting product durability and recycling, and actively contributing to regenerating natural systems. Unlike the “take-make-waste” model, our focus is on crafting sustainable products with extended lifespans.
Sustainable Processes and Products
Sustainability for us is a dual focus, both in the materials our products are made from and in the way we manufacture and install them. Internally, from our offices to warehouses, we prioritise sustainable practices, ensuring our entire ecosystem operates with minimal environmental impact. Externally, this commitment extends to our transportation practices and the meticulous selection of sustainable materials for our toilet buildings. Our dedication to sustainability resonates not only within the confines of our workspace but ripples through every aspect of our operations, reflecting our holistic approach to responsible business practices.
Sustainable Manufacturing and Construction Processes
From energy-efficient lighting to responsible material usage, our internal initiatives reflect our dedication to a sustainable future.
Energy Efficiency
We illuminate our spaces with sensor LED lights and motion sensors to shut them off when not needed.
Renewable Energy
Solar panels are installed at our manufacturing facility to power our operations.
Waste Reduction
Water stations and reusable bottles are used to reduce single-use plastic consumption.
Recycling
We actively participate in recycling programs, including “containers for change,” and recycling all metal and timber offcuts.
LEAN Manufacturing
Our warehouse operations adhere to LEAN manufacturing principles, incorporating electric forklifts and digital processes to reduce waste.
Material Use Efficiency
Thoughtful planning in material orders and cutting lists minimises offcuts, and any we do generate are recycled.
Prefabrication to Minimise Waste and Environmental Site Impact
Our unique pre-fab construction method takes waste producing and emitting work off-site, by having it done in our controlled manufacturing environment, while also eliminating the need for large machinery like cranes on site and minimising construction time.
Sustainable Products
You will notice many of our products feature our Sustainable Product icon. This means that the product includes sustainable element, whether that be recycled materials, energy-efficient design, responsibly sourced timber, or other environmentally conscious attributes. This assists organisations wanting to minimise their environmental impact to select products which are not just functional and aesthetically pleasing solutions but also contributing to a greener and more sustainable future.
Materials and Production
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