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GARDEN CENTRE ASSOCIATION MEMBER
We are very proud that Tenterden and Canterbury Garden Centres were accepted as members of the GCA in 2011 and hope that Folkestone and Hamstreet Garden Centres will also be accepted in the coming months.
We are proud to announce that we have achieved the Planet Mark Certification, furthering our commitment to reduce our impact on Society. This is an incredible achievement involving the entire business. The Planet Mark Business Certification is an internationally recognised sustainability certification for all organisations acknowledging continuous progress, encouraging action, and building an empowered community of like-minded individuals.
To achieve this sustainability certification, we’ve followed a robust three step process: -
Measuring our impact, engaging everyone in the business and communicating our progress.
We have measured our carbon footprint and will continue to take responsibility of our carbon emissions to have a positive impact on planet and society.
We are also contributing to the UN SDG’s (Sustainable Development Goals) as we believe that it is important, now more than ever, to do more good and create a sustainable future
Our entire business has contributed to our achievement in becoming Planet Mark certified, and every individual will continue to play an import role in our sustainability commitment. We have assigned Sustainability Champions at each store, as a part of our Green Team, to help keep us on track. Find out more about our sustainability champions and environmental policy in-store, just ask a member of our team .
We want to continue to have a positive impact throughout our business and hope that we can empower our community to take climate action. We hope that you will join us in this movement for change. We encourage you to get in touch if you would like further details on our journey.
SUN PROTECTION ACCREDITATION
We are Sun Protection Accredited to the Sunguarding Outdoors campaign, having pledged to raise awareness of sun protection and skin cancer, protecting the health of our staff, members and visitors.
Skin cancer mainly affects those who spend lots of time outdoors without sun protection, so it makes sense for us all to take the risks seriously. Over the last 30 years, incidence of melanoma has more than doubled in women and tripled in men, so we aim to address this.
The sun can damage your skin between March and October, specifically when the UV Index is 3 and over. Bear in mind that you can burn, even on cloudy days, and the weather can be changeable, so always start the day whether working or playing, ‘sun prepared’:
For further related tips and advice visit the Sunguarding Outdoors campaign at www.melanoma-fund.co.uk
Wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF30+) on exposed skin, sunglasses and a brimmed hat.
Apply sunscreen at least 20 minutes before UV exposure to ensure it is rubbed in and active.
Drink water regularly help keep you alert and to avoid dehydration.
Reapply sunscreen every two hours on sunny days or more often if sweating.
A sunscreen applicator, chubby stick or keeping a small towel handy, will help you avoid a greasy grip.
Pay special attention to lips, nose, ears and back of neck as these areas are prone to burning.
Select shade if and when possible, especially on hot days.
Remember that sunscreen can easily be rubbed off when carrying or brushing against items.
Check skin every month or so and if you spot any changes, visit your GP immediately.