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What makes us Earth-friendly?
From 2022 we are making all flags and banners using 100% recycled material.
Read on to find out what else we are doing to make a positive impact on our environment.
Flags & Banners using 100% recycled fabric
Fabric is made from recycled post-consumer PET, including marine plastic recovered through beach cleans and ocean clean-up efforts, in partnership with the SEAQUAL® Initiative.
Flag and banner fabrics are REACH compliant and certified according to Ökotex Class I (Baby) or Class II (skin contact).
Recycled yarn used is certified according to GLOBAL RECYCLED STANDARD (GRS) – Version 4.0:2017.
Our fabric supplier is certified to EN16247-1 / ISO 50002 / ISO 9001 standards and achieved CO₂ savings of 2,282 tonnes last year.
We are Net Zero
Sailflags offset their carbon emissions each year through the CO2 Balance offsetting scheme. Sailflags was one of the first flag makers in the UK to attain net zero status.
To achieve this, trees are grown in woodland owned and managed by CO2balance to ensure that there is absolute control over its future. Once the woodland is completed and mature, it will be turned into a community woodland owned by a charitable trust, so the local area can benefit from carbon offsetting as well as the environment.
Tree planting
We plant trees in a small woodland located next to our premises.
The woodland is a haven for wildlife and we have cleared an old chicken farm where trees are planted to ensure the area is nurtured for the benefit of future generations.
An acre of trees produces enough oxygen every year to support the needs of 18 people.
An acre of mature trees absorbs the same volume of carbon monoxide in a year as produced from a 26,000-mile car journey. To give some perspective, a drive around Earth is just over 24,901 miles!
Source: Pebble Magazine / Georgina Wilson-Powell / Wed 5 Jun 2019
Rewilding our Countryside
A section of woodland is currently being rewilded with a pond and planting of various species of native trees, shrub plants, and species-rich grassland. The project will enhance wildlife corridors and provide food and shelter for a wide range of species.
Rewilding is all about restoring ecosystems to the point where nature can take care of itself and thrive.
Interested in rewilding?
Many councils support rewilding schemes and there is a lot of information on rewildingbritain.org.uk
Recycled, Reused, and Repurposed Packaging
Plastic pollution and single-use materials are a massive problem for our planet, and Sailflags works to reduce, reuse, and recycle all materials used, including by-products.
From wrapping flags and poles in repurposed paper to wrapping bases in cardboard, we do everything possible to reuse where practical.
Recycled packaging and tapes are also used.
Ocean Network Members – Surfers Against Sewage
At Sailflags, we’re proud to be part of the Ocean Network by Surfers Against Sewage — a community of businesses working together to protect our coastlines, rivers, and oceans. As a Cornwall-based manufacturer, the health of our local environment isn’t just important to us, it’s part of who we are.
Our involvement goes beyond membership. We regularly take part in organised beach cleans, helping to remove plastic and waste from our local shoreline while contributing to a wider national effort. It’s a simple, hands-on way for our team to make a real difference and stay connected to the environment we’re committed to protecting.
Being part of the Ocean Network reflects our wider approach to sustainability — from using recycled materials in our products to actively supporting initiatives that protect our oceans. It’s not just something we talk about, it’s something we take part in.
Supporting Local Charities and Communities
At Sailflags, supporting local charities and community organisations is an important part of our company values. Since the business was founded, giving back to the community has been a principle we are proud to continue.
Many of the organisations we support are suggested by members of our team, helping to ensure our contributions benefit causes that matter to the communities in which we live and work.
“Supporting our community has always been part of Sailflags’ DNA. When Peter Williams founded the company, he believed businesses should play a positive role in the communities around them. We are proud to continue that legacy today by supporting local charities and organisations wherever we can.”
