environment

Since we think for a living we don't have large pieces of industrial equipment that we can modernise or adjust to show improvements. In fact the biggest polluter at times may well be what comes out the rear of our VU:COW in the paddock outside.

There is, however, one area where the decisions we make can have a considerable impact and that is the face to face environments we build. Traditionally exhibition and event solutions involve a throw away "Stand" which is used once or twice and then committed to waste. Its all very well making them out of recycled materials but if they go to landfill soon after, its not what we'd class as extending the life of the product.

That’s why, where possible we use Nimlok modular based construction. The components are recyclable at end of life, but crucially that lifespan is many years as the system can be reconfigured into different designs almost infinitely - just like a giant construction kit.

As an independent demonstration of the greenness of Nimloks solutions they are accredited with ISO14001 details of which can be viewed here

As for the rest of VU's business;

• We promote and exercise the use of online technology in preference (but not necessarily over) traditional paper based medias.
• We avoid the use of solvents in our large format and grand format graphics printing.
• Where print medias are required we utilise high recycled content substrates where they are fit for purpose.
• We use rail travel in preference to car or air travel where practical.
• We car share on company business where rail is not practical.
• We make sure projects run on time so that bulk carriers can be used in preference to dedicated vans or trucks.
• Our "FULL:VU" event logistics system assists clients in planning multiple location events for their equipment with minimal transport impact.
• As we expand we will actively seek and give preference to, locations offering high recycled content contruction, low emissivity and suitability for self-supporting energy plans (eg: Yes, we WOULD like a wind farm in our back yard). We are sorry, but we do draw the line at sawdust toilets.