Our Green Credentials
Sustainability Policy
Fron Goch Garden Centre as one of the largest leading garden centres in North Wales should be at the forefront of green issues in both the way in which it operates, in the products it supplies to its customers and the ethos in which the business is run.
All our buying teams actively look towards local, sustainable and ethically sources products when making decisions. We have identified some areas where we as a business can make a contribution to the environment and our surrounding area; this is our small contribution to making the world a better place.
Recycling
Recycling is a way of life at Fron Goch; we recycle all our food waste, glass, tins, cardboard and paper, polythene and plastic bottles. We encourage our customers to do the same. With a compost bin you can increase your recycling potential. We also provide a ‘pot swap’ station, this gives our customers the opportunity to use and recycle unwanted plastic pots and carry trays.
Saving Water
We endeavour to limit the amount of water we consume as a business and offer a range of products for you to save water and limit your usage.
Did you know we now have eco-friendly waterless urinals!
Composting
By recycling your fruit & vegetable peelings, grass cuttings and the rest of your garden waste you can produce well-rotten garden compost, which can be used as a soil improver to enhance plant growth – great on a vegetable patch.
Water Butts
Water Butts are essential for your garden.
Almost 10,000 average litres of rainwater falls on our house roofs each year so by collecting it in a water butt, you have a ready source of water that can help keep your garden looking lush and green.
A water butt can be connected to a downpipe so that it collects rainwater from your gutters. If you are using a downpipe, you will also need an overflow pipe or a rain diverter to redirect water into the butt. Once it’s full, water flows down the drainpipe.
A gutter filter will also keep out unwanted debris.
Health & Wellbeing
No matter what your age or level of experience, gardening has been proven to have many benefits for our health and wellbeing. Not only does it provide us with exercise and help us stay active, it helps to relieve stress, promotes a connection with nature and encourages relaxation and mindfulness. Learning and sharing new skills is very rewarding and nothing beats growing your own tasty fruit and vegetables. Sharing all this with family and friends helps you to create memories that last a lifetime.
At Fron Goch we enjoy helping you to get the most out of your garden and outdoor spaces, hoping to help you create a happier and healthier you.
FSC Policy
Fron Goch Garden Centre has a policy of sourcing wood-based products from suppliers who ensure the timber used is accredited to FSC standards (Forest Stewardship Council) which ensures for every tree that is cut down one is planted.
Where available the FSC logo will be displayed along with their certification number.
Peat Policy
Fron Goch Garden Centre shares public concern in reducing peat use to minimize the effects of global peat extraction on peat bog habitats. Our range includes an ever-expanding and ever-improving variety of PEAT FREE composts as an alternative for customers, which we actively promote by offering the best possible price we can, encouraging customers to make the switch. Many viable peat alternatives exist which are either completely peat-free or of reduced peat content.
Our suppliers have improved labelling and information on their packaging, enabling our customers to make informed decisions about peat alternatives when purchasing growing medium.
Did you know: We use 100% PEAT FREE compost in our own nursery for our seasonal bedding plants.
384 Solar Panels Installed
In our latest project we have installed 384 solar panels which will halve the amount of energy we source from the national grid.
Last year our solar panels produced 131 MWH and 44% of all the electricity we used. That’s 25,428 kg of CO2 emissions saved and the equivalent to 1,538 trees planted.
Building Long Term Relationships
We support our customers, staff and community wherever possible.
Local Charities, Raffle Prizes, Plants and Seeds for School projects.
Super-Efficient Lamps
All our indoor lighting uses the latest super-efficient lamps and the hand dryers in the toilets are the most efficient on the market.
Biomass & Air Source Heating Systems
The installation of a biomass wood pellet, renewable heat, energy-efficient heating system. Approved by Ofgem through the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS)
Our new extension is heated by underfloor heating, which is powered by air source heat pumps and vastly reduces our carbon footprint.
Little steps where we can
Within the restaurant, we have introduced a ‘Grounds for Grounds’ policy. We offer our customers free bags of our used coffee grounds for their gardens. It’s great for the garden keeps our carbon footprint low & reduces landfill waste.
We offer a compost bag recycling and pot swopping services.
Have you seen our wildlife rehoming around the site. Bug hotels dotted everywhere.
Our Restaurant
Championing Local & British Produce
We believe in the core values, sustainability and quality produce in sourcing from local suppliers and family businesses.
Recycling is part of our standard working practice. Our team recycles all our food waste, plastics, glass & carboards throughout the day. We have specific disposable bins for our food waste which the council collects for recycling.
Where we can, our buying team source products that are not only healthy alternatives but also with sustainability practices that match our values.
Small changes make a difference. Offering free bags of our used coffee grounds for there garden, paper straws, biodegradable napkins are just a small part of what we do.
Search engine
Use this form to find things you needStore Newsletter
Sign up to get exclusive offers from our favorite brands and to be well up in the news.
[mc4wp_form]