A guide to eco-conscious fire safety

Fire safety equipment is vital in protecting people and property from the often devastating effects of a fire. And with a rise in environmental awareness creating a need for more sustainable and renewable solutions, more manufacturers are leading the way to also protect the planet.

As part of our product innovation and dedicated customer support, we’re committed to making CheckFire a fire trade supplier that’s mindful of the environment – while also helping other businesses meet eco-conscious standards. Here, we outline a more sustainable way forward in fire safety, from recycling schemes to environmentally conscious fire extinguishers.

Invest in more earth-kind fire extinguishers 

With technological advancements in fire safety comes a rise in more eco- conscious fire extinguishers. These include:

• CommanderEDGE EnviroFoam fire extinguishers
  

  For businesses making efforts to strengthen their eco credentials, the EnviroFoam from CommanderEDGE is a market-leading unit designed for high-knockdown performance while boosting sustainability efforts. With an outstanding 27A 183B fire rating, the CommanderEDGE EnviroFoam 6ltr fire extinguisher is perfect for areas at risk of Class A and Class B fires. EnviroFoam units meet the requirements of the Milieukeur standard – a certification for environmental quality for the life cycle of a product. With impressive low fluorine content (less than 0.04%) this unit’s foam is less harmful to the environment than regular foams.

• CommanderEDGE water mist systems
  

  Thanks to its additive-free, demineralised water extinguishing medium, CommanderEDGE water mist fire extinguisher offers an eco-conscious fire safety solution. When extinguished, the droplets leave virtually no trace – making them ideal for environments such as hospitals, offices, kitchens, and historic buildings. This innovative, high-performance product is fully Kitemarked, has a 13A 25F fire rating and is suitable for use on Class A and Class F fires.

• Clean agent fire extinguishers
  

  Completely safe with zero ozone depletion properties , our compact 1kg clean agent portable fire extinguisher provides an earth-kind alternative to Halon units . Suitable for Class B and Class C fires, it’s safe to use on electrical equipment and machinery – perfect for sensitive locations, such as enclosed compartments. Working by smothering fires, clean agent portable fire extinguisher units don’t leave behind any residue.

Responsibly recycle fire extinguishers 

Crushing pressurised fire extinguishers is harmful for the planet. Chemicals inside units can leak into waterways and harm wildlife and ecosystems, while contributing to carbon emissions and global warming. A more responsible way of disposing fire extinguishers is to recycle them. Different types of fire extinguisher all require different methods of recycling, but they can all be recycled. We can collect fire extinguishers , or those local to our CheckFire Ltd site in Caerphilly can drop units with us in person to be safely dismantled, processed, and recycled. Everything from the steel to the brass to the plastic that makes up a unit can be reused with our fire extinguisher recycling service .

Reduce transportation with compact equipment 

Those looking for more sustainable fire safety solutions will be satisfied to know our new flatpack construction stand can help aid their efforts. Thanks to its compact, transportable design, fire extinguishers and other fire safety cargo can be shipped in one trip – all helping with the reduction in carbon footprint. Keeping fire safety equipment safe with a quality stand not only boosts eco credentials, it’s the legal requirement of every responsible person, as stipulated in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

For further information about our eco-conscious product innovation and internal sustainable practices, read our full environmental commitment. To discuss ways businesses can make fire safety more environmentally responsible, read our latest news, sign up to our newsletter, or get in touch and a member of our team will be happy to discuss any requirements.

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