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Making sure our bike storage solutions are sustainably produced in the UK is crucial at The Bike Storage Company. This insight looks at some of the sustainable and green additions you can add to your cycle storage to boost its green
credentials and, more importantly – have a positive environmental impact.
One of our most popular product lines is the Amazon Eco range, which features hard-wearing, sustainably sourced timber that is significantly lighter to transport than other materials like metal, reducing our emissions in both manufacture and transport.
As well as ensuring our products meet the Made In Britain and certain BSI/ISO standards, we also look for ways to benefit our products beyond the primary cycle storage function. That’s why we love offering several add-ons to our shelters and enclosures that promote and encourage sustainability, not just benefiting the environment but also providing benefits for users and passers-by of our cycle storage solutions.
Sedum green roofing, also known as a Sedum Roof or a green roof with Sedum plants involves using low-growing, succulent plants from the Sedum genus on rooftops.
Reduced Urban Heat Island Effect
Sedum green roofs mitigate the urban heat island effect by providing a cooling effect through evapotranspiration and shading. This is particularly beneficial in urban areas where high concentrations of buildings and pavement can lead to elevated temperatures.
Biodiversity Support
Sedum green roofs create microclimates that can support a variety of insects, birds, and other small organisms. This contributes to urban biodiversity and helps maintain a more balanced ecosystem.
Aesthetic Enhancement
Sedum green roofs offer more than just environmental benefits—they elevate the visual appeal of urban landscapes. The rich palette of colours and textures provided by Sedum plants adds a touch of natural beauty to buildings and their surroundings.
Living walls, also known as green walls or vertical gardens, are installations of plants that grow vertically on walls or other vertical surfaces. Incorporating living walls in urban environments can offer several benefits:
Exposure to nature and greenery has been linked to improved mental health and well-being. Living walls in urban areas provide a convenient way for people to connect with nature, even in a city.
The plants in living walls can absorb and block sound, reducing noise in busy urban environments. This can be particularly beneficial in areas with high traffic or industrial noise.
Plants naturally filter and purify the air by absorbing pollutants and releasing oxygen through photosynthesis. This can contribute to better air quality in urban areas, where pollution is often a concern.
Habitat Panels provide sanctuaries for diverse wildlife. They’re made of recycled materials like pipes, bamboo, and logs. They can be customised and filled with local materials to create mesh boxes, which become attractive habitat spaces for wildlife.
Habitat panels, when strategically placed, can contribute to creating habitat corridors that connect fragmented natural areas. This helps improve connectivity for wildlife, allowing for the movement of species through urban landscapes.
Installing habitat panels can engage communities in environmental initiatives. Community members may participate in the planning, installation, and maintenance of these panels, fostering a sense of stewardship and connection to the local environment.
Similar to living walls, habitat panels can enhance the aesthetic appeal of urban spaces. Greenery and natural elements can soften the built environment and create more attractive and inviting public spaces.
Get in touch today to find out how you can combine our bike storage solutions with these environmental, sustainable options. We’ve love to help you wherever you’re at in your project, from consultation and design to manufacturing and installation.
I had a problem with my order, but it was sorted out very quickly and fairly. The bike rack is really good quality as are the included bolts. ...read moreread less
I bought 5 of the vertical bike racks and they are exactly what I needed. We built a shed to s tore the bikes and the company was really helpful when I asked for dimensions and suggested distances between racks etc. One thing to note is that if a bike has a front mud guard it may not fit - we have had to remove it from my daughter's bike. Otherwise great product and good customer service. ...read moreread less
Emailed one evening for some details, got a response first thing the following morning. Placed my order for a semi-vertical rack which turned up well within the expected delivery times. Putting it together was easier than I expected it to be. Very impressed with the company and the rack. Wouldn't hesitate in recommending them. ...read moreread less
I purchased a semi-vertical bike rack for the 4 family bicycles. I was able to order a rack f or exactly the number I needed so it fits perfectly in to a space in my garden. The sections arrived well packaged and on time. Building it just required a couple of basic tools and a picture from the website - it took me less than an hour. It is very sturdy, meets my needs, is space saving and allows all the bikes to be easily accessible. I would definitely recommend The Bike Storage Company. ...read moreread less
