Environmental Practices

We at Fastnet know the impact any production led activity can have on the environment- if not monitored and controlled, above and beyond Irish legislation. We work closely on certain significant aspects of our operation such as energy, waste generation, transport, resource consumption and raw material are monitored closely, with continuous efforts to make aspects even more environmentally friendly.

We aim to continually reduce waste, have better use of waste management, reduce the energy consumption and utilise transport to a higher level.

We have strict waste disposal policies in place in order to ensure minimal damage to the environment.

We are committed to measuring its impact on the environment and aim to improve this over time.
It is the policy of Fastnet Irish Seafood to comply with all relevant legislation and licensing requirements associated with our business.

Fastnet Irish Seafood is committed to reducing its impact on the environment by managing its waste in an efficient and sustainable manner.

The company has a duty to ensure that all waste is disposed of responsibly, using approved registered waste contractors.

This policy sets down the framework for all waste management at the company.

Objectives:

Each employee of Fastnet Mussels Ltd should take reasonable steps to minimise the waste they produce. Where there are materials that are no longer required the following hierarchy of options should be followed:

Reduce: Avoid the need to discard materials in general. Consider asking suppliers to take back re-usable items eg. Pallets

Re-use: Instead of throwing something away, ask fellow employee’s whether they have a use for it.

Re-cycle: Fastnet Mussels Ltd is currently recycling all of its cardboard/paper. This should be completely segregated from other waste.

Disposal: Any disposal of waste must comply with Irish and European legislation.

Organisation and Management:

The responsibility for adhering to this policy will affect all staff.

The Managing Director and Director will ensure that appropriate waste management services are provided at the factory through registered and approved waste contractors. They will also ensure that the factory is compliant with all of the appropriate waste legislation.

Managers and supervisors should ensure that their staff are equipped to implement this policy, encouraging them to co-operate with waste management and recycling in general.

Legislation:

European Legislation:

- Council Directive 91/156/EEC

The foundation European legislation that acts as a framework for modern waste management regulation in Europe.

- Commission Decision 2000/532/EC

- Commission Decision 2001/119/EC

This legislation allows harmonization of waste description and categorization

- Commission Decision 2002/1774/EC

This legislation lays down health rules concerning animal by products not intended for human consumption

- WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC

This legislation covers the recovery of electrical equipment

- Council Directive 96/61/EC

This directive concerns integrated pollution prevention and control

Irish Legislation:

- Waste Management Act 1996

This is the primary Irish statutory law in relation to waste management

- Waste Management (amendment) Act 2001

This is the Irish enabling legislation for the European landfill directive

- Animal By-Product Regulations 2003

- Animal By-Product Regulations (Amendment) 2005

This legislation lays down health rules concerning animal by products not intended for human consumption