Conservation Areas

The information below relates to our 'Spectus' range

Concern for the environment is no longer confined to small pressure groups, and is no longer considered idiosyncratic. Global warming is widely recognised as fact. Some people feel recent unusual, and sometimes catastrophic, weather events are a direct consequence of industrial activity.

Nearly all human activity has an effect on the environment. That the activities of Spectus have an effect on the environment is undeniable. On the other hand the products Spectus manufacture help reduce pollution by improving thermal efficiency. The aim must be to make the overall impact neutral or positive. There are many ways to achieve this from simple good house keeping, to the use of "carbon credits" to offset carbon emissions.

There are other factors to consider. For example the social and economic benefits generated by industrial activity. Such considerations are at the root of discussions concerning the pollution generated by rapidly developing countries such as India and China.

Sustainability - the ability to continue to do what we are doing - is also a key objective.

This publication provides an environmental overview of the materials and processes required to manufacture, use and dispose of PVC and of Spectus' PVC-U products in particular. It also considers sustainability in relation to PVC-U and the social and economic benefits that accrue. The conclusion is that, when judged by objective criteria, the overall impact of the PVC industry in the UK and globally is positive. At Spectus we are proud to be one of the key players in that industry.

More information about the Spectus VS can be found here.

A pdf file of 'Spectus: the environment and the community' can be downloaded here