At Holman, we are taking steps to ensure our product range is becoming more sustainably manufactured. It is a priority of ours to continue to bring value to you as a customer without compromising the needs of future generations.
HOLMAN ECO FAMILY PRODUCTS
Our ECO range is a commitment to sustainability as we continue to push our manufacturing and packaging standards higher. All products labelled ‘Holman ECO’ are determined by the percentage of recycled materials vs virgin materials used.
We break down each part of the product by the different materials as this allows us to determine the total recycled percentage by material weight. If the product contains more than 70% recycled materials by weight, it’s part of our ECO family.
HOLMAN ECO FAMILY PRODUCTS
Our ECO range is a commitment to sustainability as we continue to push our manufacturing and packaging standards higher. All products labelled ‘Holman ECO’ are determined by the percentage of recycled materials vs virgin materials used. We break down each part of the product by the different materials as this allows us to determine the total recycled percentage by material weight. If the product contains more than 70% recycled materials by weight, it’s part of our ECO family.
Manufacturing and Sourcing
Sourcing a range of environmentally friendly products is extremely important to us. With this in mind, we aim to expand our range of products made from recycled materials. We are working very closely with our manufacturing partners and suppliers to ensure these processes are being implemented.
An expanding range of our products is made through post-consumer plastics, such as agricultural mulch films, plastic cups, and recycled car tyres. This includes a variety of our gardening products, from Micro Fittings and GreenWalls to Poly Pipe and Dripping Hoses. This allows us to support waste management and closing the loop.
We have also heavily invested in our plumbing manufacturing facilities located in Western Australia and Queensland. Enabling us to consistently produce quality fittings made from recycled industrial waste generated in Australia. Holman Industries is committed to meet all guidelines under the Best Environmental Practices (BEP) by receiving and reprocessing Holman branded PVC waste from post-installation sources.
Our drop-off points are located in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.
Brisbane | Sydney | Melbourne | Perth |
U1-2/68 Lisgar Street Virginia QLD 4014 | 1/10 Johnston Crescent Horsley Park NSW 2175 | 145 Northcorp Boulevard Broadmeadows VIC 3047 | 11 Walters Drive Osborne Park WA 6017 |
Packaging
We are committed to providing our customers with correct recycling and disposal methods for all our product packaging. The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has created the APCO Packaging Recycling Label Program to provide us with the correct tools to label packaging.
The Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) is an evidence-based, standardised labelling system that provides clear and consistent on-pack recycling information to inform you of the correct kerbside disposal method.
Alongside this program, we continue to reduce our in-store plastic use by modifying material selections and adjusting our design criteria. Steps we have implemented to reduce our amount of in-store plastic and general waste:
- Reduce sizing of packaging to minimise overall use of cardboard and materials.
- Discontinue specific box designs by replacing them with perforated boxes to reuse cardboard and reduce waste.
- Clamshell packaging is discontinued in preference of full-colour recyclable packaging.
- Discontinue plastic packaging with 100% recyclable bags and cardboard packaging.
- Ensure that printing processes are applying water-based ink.
- Use recycled and recyclable cardboard for all new products and updated packaging for existing products.
- 95% of all Holman Plumbing boxes made from recycled material
- All Holman Plumbing Stormwater boxes converted to shelf-ready boxes.
- Eliminate all plastic bags and merchandising boxes for 73 SKU’s.
The ARL Labeling System
Recyclable: The coloured/opaque recycling symbol, means that this piece of packaging can be placed in the recycling bin as it is. Each piece of packaging with this label has to be placed separately in the recycling bin.
Conditionally Recyclable: The clear/ transparent recycling symbol means that you must follow the instructions to recycle this packaging component. If you don’t follow the instructions it has to go in the rubbish bin, as it will otherwise not be recycled and cause contamination to the recycling stream.
Not Recyclable: The bin symbol, means that this piece of packaging is not recyclable and you must place it in the rubbish bin. DO NOT place it in the recycling bin. It will not get recycled and it will contaminate the recycling stream.
Information via Recycling Near You.
You can view or download our APCO Annual Report & Action Plan Document below.
Our labelling system
We have created our own labelling system to help you identify which products have been made using recycled materials.
Products with this logo have been made using 100% recycled mulch film from agricultural farms.
All products with this logo have been made using 100% recycled plastic cups.
Products with this logo have been made using at least 80% recycled car tyres.