Scilly Organics has been undertaking carbon footprint assessments  for the last 10 years and has been carbon negative since then. This means they sequester far more carbon in biomass and soils than they emit through everything else.

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Regarding co-creation, a new product has been developed and is being tested during the demo. Organic apple juice made from apples which normally would be discarded, was identified as a product that customers would be willing to buy

 

The customer survey is also part of our co-creation activities in which the projects’ concepts are tested with relevant stakeholders. The input we receive from consumers will directly feed into the development of the DEMO, which will be adapted according to this feedback.

 

With regards to recycling, Scilly Organics is examining how waste can be further sorted at the micro farm and appropriately recycled, in particular with regard to farm plastics.  On the farm, organic waste is recycled by turning it into compost, which in turn is reused to fertilise the land.. Organic waste recycling systems have been put into place for:

 

• Paper and cardboard

• Hard plastics

• Metals

• Batteries, tyres and electrical items

 

The only packaging which cannot be recycled at the moment on the farm is the plastic packaging used for lettuce. These are made from LDPE plastic and currently not easily recyclable. Scilly Organics is testing alternatives like plant based plastics as these are 100% compostable. Currently undergoing trials.

 

In addition, Scilly Organics has done extensive survey work with their business customers, working with them on improving the environmental and social impacts of their own businesses and in particular on their waste practices. This work is ongoing.

 

The Social LCA of Scilly Organics found that the company scores well on its treatment of employees, including on gender pay gap, paying a fair salary and on health and safety issues.  It outperforms the industry average on each of these issues in 11 of the 24 indicators evaluated, including by 23% on equal opportunities and 18% on health and safety.

 

As a small business that cares about its workforce, Scilly Organics values this study as a confirmation of its positive approach to people and the community which it serves. It is within the company's interest to continue to improve its Social LCA because a happy and healthy workforce is more productive, loyal and a greater asset to the company.

 

Furthermore, Scilly Organics’ reputation is of great importance within a small community where a connection with customers is  intrinsic.

 

For more information about this demo, please consult the dedicated section of our website: https://www.circ4life.eu/demo3 or the Scilly Organics website: https://scillyorganics.com/circular_economy/