Environment
We are dedicated to minimising the environmental impact of our business practices.
“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
Dr. Jane Goodall
Balanced
We aim to strike a balance between the creative demands of our projects and our commitment to minimizing their environmental impact, while ensuring that the finishes and furnishings we specify are both functional and purpose-driven.
We actively partner with responsible companies that take sustainability seriously, demonstrating clear compliance with environmental legislation and a continuous effort to reduce the negative impact of their products and operations on the environment.
Responsible
We stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in materials technology that enhance product sustainability. Our team is constantly researching and sourcing from companies that prioritise environmentally conscious innovations.
We offer environmentally accredited options for your project’s interior, helping to minimise its ecological impact while meeting any specific sustainability requirements you may have.
Here are some examples of the standard practices we apply across all our projects:
Vinyl Flooring
The safety floors we specify, as well as being very robust, slip resistant and easy to clean, are all A+ BRE rated, recyclable and emit low VOC emissions.
Many are also partly made from recycled materials and benefit from new adhesive free technology options.
Wallcoverings
Where robust, fabric backed wallcoverings are necessary, we strive to specify BREEAM rated products to provide more sustainable environments which help to protect natural resources and enhance the well-being of the people that live and work in our homes.
Wallpapers are specified from suppliers who only use raw material paper from FSC sustainable sources.
Paint Finishes
We only specify quality, water based, low VOC paints. These are highly durable and washable to ensure minimum maintenance and reducing the need for repainting.
Where possible we will specify EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) certificated products which assess the full life cycle of the product.
Carpets
We make sure our carpet specifications are very robust and easy to clean to meet the needs of care environments and minimise maintenance and replacement. The impervious carpets we specify have a minimum BRE (Building Research Establishment) A rating and non-impervious carpets are either recycled or recyclable and often both.
Curtain Fabrics
We specify inherently Fire-retardant fabrics as a standard, thereby removing the need for harmful chemical treatments to meet contract Fire Regulations.
Where appropriate we will specify fabrics manufactured using new technologies such as being made from recycled plastics, whilst not compromising on quality or performance.
Upholstery Fabrics
We specify contract quality fabrics with the robustness required to stand up to the extreme rigours of care environments, ensuring minimal chemical cleaning or replacement.
Many are OEKO-TEX certified, meaning they are free from harmful chemicals and safe for human use, and often fully recyclable, and in some cases biodegradable.
Our Commitment
At Bright Bay Design, we are deeply committed to minimising the environmental impact of our daily operations.
Our office is powered by an Air Source Heat Pump for heating, all lighting is low-energy, and we source 100% of our electricity from renewable sources.
We maintain a paperless office wherever possible, recycling all waste and materials. The packaging materials we use are either recycled or recyclable.
We continuously seek ways to reduce our energy consumption by improving efficiency and minimising waste. Our operations are regularly reviewed to identify new opportunities to further lower our carbon footprint.
Our goal is to be Carbon Neutral, and since 2014, we have been offsetting our emissions through a Verified Carbon Reduction (VCR) project. This initiative involves planting broad-leaved trees in England, which helps absorb carbon dioxide, combats climate change, and creates vital habitats for wildlife.
If you would like to learn more, feel free to request a copy of our Environmental Policy Statement or our Carbon Offsetting Certificate.
We can offer guidance on how to reduce your project’s environmental impact.