Posted: 11th March 2015 | Back to news feed
Oxfordshire-based The Green Bedding Company has launched a new bedding for horses, said to be the industry’s most eco-friendly.
GreenBed utilises entirely recycled cardboard, which is cleaned, shredded and dust extracted prior to hand-baling. It is virtually dust free, hence is ideal for equines prone to respiratory conditions, and creates a warm, springy and exceedingly cost-effective bedding base. The Green Bedding Company founder Simon Haigh says consumers will also be amazed by the price. “Because our product is 100% recycled, we can retail it from as low as £3.75 a bale, making it one of the cheapest baled bedding products around,” he states.
This highly absorbent bedding has the industry’s most eco-friendly credentials, Simon believes. “GreenBed is biodegradable and 100% recycled from cardboard that is needlessly disposed of each year by businesses in our local region. We recycle these wasted products into carbon-neutral, cost-efficient bedding that is hand-baled, again reducing energy consumption, providing a highly absorbent, 100% recycled, spore-free solution,” Simon adds.
GreenBed cardboard bedding drains fluids quickly away to the bottom of the bed, allowing the top layer to stay dry, meaning only the bottom layer needs removal, resulting in less waste and cost.
The Green Bedding Company’s carbon footprint is tiny, compared to other bedding producers, which sufficiently impressed the organisers of the 2014 Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials to instate The Green Bedding Company as Official Bedding Supplier of the Trials. The bedding firm also sponsors event rider Izzy Taylor, who says GreenBed has revolutionised her mucking out. “It’s odour-free, simple to use and offers a clean, cosy bed,” Izzy states.
GreenBed is available in single 84L bales, as well as half and full pallets. The company’s delivery structure maximises transportation and fuel efficiency. Nationwide delivery is available without compromising The Green Bedding Company’s carbon-neutral credentials. Orders are shipped within 3-5 days and free delivery is offered, with bulk purchasing recommended. Bedding may also be collected from the Upper Heyford-based storage facility. The firm would also like to hear from Oxfordshire-based companies, or those close to the M40, that can provide unwanted cardboard.
Call 01869 233 588 to order, or shop online at www.thegreenbeddingcompany.co.uk
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