Organisations are becoming increasingly aware of the negative impact some of their business actions may have on the environment. As concerns about climate change increases, businesses are looking at alternative ways to make a positive contribution. In their efforts to go green, they realise that their sustainable practices aren’t only good for the environment and future generations, but can also
- Improve performance.
- Reduce costs.
- Attract new customers.
- And best of all, improve public image.
What is environmental management?
Environmental management solutions have a dual role.
1. They protect the environment from the effects of an organisation’s activities by establishing processes and procedures to comply with environmental legislation.
2. They protect business from hefty penalties.
For many businesses, residential complexes, and even learning institutions, the daily upkeep of their gardens is an essential task that can result in tons of waste material, not to mention copious water consumption. Efficient environmental management solutions include smart solutions that will benefit the facilities and the environment.
For more than 25 years, the Servest team has been designing, constructing, and maintaining environmentally sustainable and spectacular landscape and garden solutions for our clients, that meet environmental compliance standards.
How to create eco-friendly landscapes
Go indigenous
Dangerous pesticides are often needed to control pests that proliferate on non-indigenous plants. Servest recommends choosing indigenous species for more effective environmental management. They not only look beautiful, but they also thrive in spaces where they belong.
Be water-wise
Minimise water waste and save rainwater. Instead of watering plants and grass often, rather do it thoroughly once a week to encourage the roots to find moisture themselves.
Use local
You don’t need to import international supplies to maintain beautiful landscapes. Support local businesses whose products will suit the environment better, enhance your space, and reduce your carbon footprint.
Keep up to date with sustainable landscape and garden practices and make a positive impact on your space, and appeal to customers who are also environmentally conscious. Find out how our experience and expertise can help you implement, maintain, and sustain eco-friendly landscapes for your sporting and recreational facilities, and get in touch now. https://www.servest.co.za/servest-landscaping-solutions/
