Reduce, re-use, re-cycle are the guiding principles to minimise environmental impact. Our frames satisfy all three. We reduce the requirement for new PVC-U therefore reducing oil consumption and carbon emissions. We re-use any waste PVC-U created during manufacturing processes. We can recycle PVC-U windows that are being replaced and by using innovative technology we recycle them back into our products.
Everything we manufacture is produced here in the UK and is therefore covered by regulations designed to protect the environment. We don’t contribute unnecessarily to transport pollution or clogging up the shipping lanes. By keeping our manufacturing in the UK, we are proud to support British jobs and the people manufacturing our products enjoy fair wages and good conditions.
Our products will meet exactly the same high performance criteria that you have come to expect from modern windows and conservatories. Spectus products can exceed all regulatory requirements for security, safety, durability, thermal and acoustic insulation.
Our products are not only better for the environment but come in a range of pleasing aesthetic options throughout our product range which will complement the look of your home.
The real beauty is that there is no drop in the quality of the visual appearance and no compromise on performance – the frame is just as strong and durable as ever and can achieve an ‘A’ rating for window energy efficiency.
The UK produces 330 million tonnes of waste per year (Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk) Volume of the Royal Albert Hall = 3,060,000 cubit feet (Source: www.stevehoffman.tv) 1 cubic foot = 0.028316 cubic meters, therefore = 86,649 cubic meters. Assuming 1 tonne of waste = 1.5 cubic meters it would take 57,766 tonnes of waste to fill the Albert Hall. 330,000,000/57766 = 5712.7 halls full/365 days = 15.65 times per day. 24/15.65 = 1.5 hours.
0.11 kWh per use based on heating 1 Litre of water (Source: http://calculator.carbonfootprint.com)
Therefore 1Kwh = 9.091 boils = 0.535kg/Kwh equivalent 50,310,000Kg CO2 equivalent / 0.535kg = 94,037,383 x 9.091 boils = 854,893,848 boils.
1000 miles in an EU 2009 Ford Fiesta, Post 2009 Model year 1.25 Duratec (82PS) M5 = 0.25 tonnes of CO2 equivalent (Source: http://calculator.carbonfootprint.com) 50,310 tonnes CO2 equivalent/0.25 tonnes = 201,240 x 1,000 miles = 201,240,000 miles.
London - New York return flight = 1.01 tonnes of CO2 equivalent (Source: http://calculator.carbonfootprint.com) 50,310 tonnes CO2 equivalent/1.01 tonnes = 49,811 return flights.
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