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Life Below Water

At RS Clare, many of the products we supply are either used in marine applications or are used in total loss systems such as rail track lubrication and therefore can end up in the environment and ultimately in the water table.

Commitment to the Life Below Water goal

It’s for this reason that we strive to ensure our products are biodegradable, minimally toxic and are non-bio accumulative where ever possible while continuing to effectively protect equipment used in the sensitive marine environment.

 

A large container ship loaded with multi-colored shipping containers sails on a calm ocean beneath a bright, cloudy sky. Several seagulls fly around the ship, adding motion and life to the serene seascape, as if guiding it smoothly forward like bio grease through delicate machinery.

What is the Life Below Water goal?

The sustainable use of our oceans, seas and any marine resources is essential for our existence on the planet and an ecosystem the UN’s SDGs are concerned to preserve. This goal aims to reduce the amount of pollution and preserve life within these marine ecosystems.
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How our business works to achieve this goal

The regulatory framework surrounding the marine industry is constantly evolving and we strive to ensure we are compliant with this while doing what we can to work sustainably. Many of our products have been specifically designed so they are less harmful to the marine environment across a range of applications.

EcoCurve products

Any curved rail grease will end up in the waterways of an environment once it is washed off the track. This means utilising a product that is low in aquatic toxicity is important if you are to avoid damaging the surroundings. Our range of EcoCurve products are designed to not contaminate the water table by being biodegradable, non bio-accumulative and non-toxic.

Oil & Gas Wireline products

Our V-Series wireline fluids offer great sealing performance and resistance to corrosion. Our V-500 is HOCNF certified Yellow Category fluid so it conforms to requirements for biodegradability and passes the biotoxicity test. Our V300RLWI is also a HOCNF certified Yellow Category fluid.

Consolidated shipping of goods

We have refined our supply chain to ensure the shipping of goods and materials has been consolidated. This is to reduce our overall emissions and environmental impact.

VGP compliant BioMarine range

Our Biomarine range of greases and lubricants have been recognised by regulators for their environmentally-friendly qualities. The inherent environmental properties of these products allow them to exceed the EPA’s requirements so they are compliant with The Vessel General Permit Regulation 2013. This means they contain at least 75% readily biodegradable components and meet aquatic toxicity EC50 levels of at least 1000mg/l.

Other sustainability goals

Responsible Consumption & Production

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Sustainable Cities and Communities

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