AHS LIGHTWEIGHT ROOF SOILS
The AHS Lightweight Roof Topsoil is a high quality, lightweight loamy sand topsoil. Blending selected sands and quarried subsoil with PAS 100 compliant compost, this Lightweight Roof Topsoil is fully compliant with NHBC’s 2020 contamination regulations.
Containing 10mm screened particles with a pH range of 8-8.5 and a typical bulk density of 1000kg/m3, our Lightweight Roof Topsoil has a sandy loam texture that improves handling, even in adverse weather conditions.
Proud to be greener and more environmentally conscious
Here at AHS, we understand the need to supply environmentally sustainable, peat-free and recycled products. But what do we actually have in place, on a day-to-day basis within the Company to make sure we do our bit, no matter how small, for the Planet?
Raw materials are sourced as close to use as possible, which minimises our carbon miles. Any virgin wood used comes from sustainable sources, which are generally certified forestry plantations. These forests are managed like any other crop, albeit the process is longer-term. It takes over 20 years for trees to be ready for production to begin, but 30 to 50 years for the trees to fully mature. Nothing is wasted from these trees, which ensures that it is not only efficient, but also environmentally-friendly.
As well as our ISO accreditation, we are proud to say that we are part of the United Nations’ #DecadeofAction campaign and are measuring our own carbon footprint. Please read our Latest News piece on achieving the PlanetMark year 2021 Business Certification for more information.
We believe that every one of us making a small change can have a positive impact on the environment and the sustainability of natural resources for generations to come.
As part of our ISO Environmental Policy, AHS Ltd ensure the following:
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The vehicles for our office staff have been reduced by one. Out of the remaining vehicles, 2 are now electric, with a third electric vehicle on order.
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At our Head Office in Northiam we have an electric charge point for vehicles, which our staff and visitors can use for free.
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Our electricity provider only uses power sourced from renewable energy.
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All office-based stationery is recyclable.
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All our glass, paper, newspapers, etc. are sent away for recycling – our staff can also make use of this facility by bringing their own recycling from home.
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Office cleaning products are environmentally friendly – no harsh chemicals entering the water system.
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Our products are 100% peat-free.
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NO hazardous chemicals or fertilizers are used in any of our products or at any of our sites around the country.
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All products are environmentally sourced or recyclable.
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