Environmental

Ingredients:

We used 100% plant-based ingredients, which is better for the planet.

A vegan diet can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Here's how:

 

- Lower methane and nitrous oxide emissions.

- Reduced land use.

- Lower energy consumption.

- Less water used in crop agriculture vs animal agriculture.

 

We also support sustainable agriculture practices such as organic & regenerative farming. We do this by using around 80% organic ingredients and Wildfarmed flour.

We are proud to say we do not use anything containing palm oil.

 

Packaging:

We only use reusable, recyclable, compostable or biodegradable packaging.

We use paper tape with plant-based adhesive, boxes & card made out of recycled material. We use a thermal printer for any labels, so no need for ink and the label backing is also plant-based. Our stamp ink is plant-based and refillable. 

When used, our food grade cellophane bags are compostable and made from plants!

 

Recycling:

We recycle responsibly.

This includes recycling everything that comes into the bakery.

Any tins, glass, plastic bottles, cartons and card are recycled in the appropriate bins and collected by Salford City Council.

 

In Greater Manchester only plastic bottles are allowed to be recycled and any other plastic is not accepted and needs to be taken to a recycling point. 

Some of the ingredients we use come in recyclable plastic and I take these to a local recycling point. 

 

Food Waste:

 After witnessing firsthand how much waste is generated by the hospitality industry, we are super passionate about reducing food waste. 

We make our products to order.

We continue to be inventive and develop recipes to combat food waste. Examples of these are:

 

- Citrus curd from the flesh of lemons, orange & grapefruit (leftover from making mixed peel).

- Using cake crumbs in place of breadcrumbs in treacle tarts. 

- Using the whole fruit or vegetable.

 

Equipment:

We use silicone baking mats and unbleached compostable baking paper. 

We use reusable containers for storage and wholesale. We do not use any clingfilm.

Piping bags are reusable and appropriately segregated for allergen control purposes. 

All cloths, teatowels and mopheads are also reusable.

Any cleaning products are Cradle to Cradle certified, ensuring their environmentally responsible and safe for users. Products are selected for their professional efficiency and bought in concentrated formulas/ bulk to reduce packaging.

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Energy Consumption:

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I currently rent a space in a shared building called the Makers Quarter, where lots of other creatives make and create and this means we also share resources.

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The electricity supply for the building is through Scottish Power, they say: "We only generate renewable electricity and we’re proud that all our domestic green tariffs are backed by 100% green electricity, made by our windfarms right here in the UK."

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I converted my own space into a bakery and installed an energy efficient electrical water heater.

I am committed to using energy efficiently, this means using appliances only when necessary (eg: not just baking 1 product at a time in the oven).

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