Green Culture

What is good for the planet is also good for business

Which is why waste reduction and energy management remain central to our thinking. As a consequence Bailey was the first company in our industry to implement a waste recycling scheme and in doing so we have been able to reduce the amount of commercial waste sent to landfill to zero.

Delivering Measurable Environmental Benefits

Bailey of Bristol has extended its partnership with leading local waste management company ETM Recycling for a further three years, following three years of successful collaboration to reduce the environmental impact of its operations and progress towards its Net Zero ambitions. Since 2023, the partnership has delivered significant improvements across waste handling and resource management, supporting Bailey’s transition to more circular and responsible manufacturing practices.

Working with ETM’s state-of-the-art South Bristol Waste Transfer Centre, located less than one mile from Bailey’s production facility, the business has been able to divert all of its commercial waste away from landfill, while minimising carbon emissions from transport due to reduced travel distances.

Key outcomes from the partnership to date include:

2,325 tonnes of waste diverted from landfill in 2025, with more than 1,000 waste movements handled. This amount of waste is equivalent to the weight of 1,550 caravans
Zero waste to landfill, with 70% of waste recycled and 30% recovered
Improved on-site waste segregation through a multi-coloured wheelie bin system, making it easier for employees to identify which bin to use and reducing waste disposal costs
Successful diversion of sawdust from landfill, which was previously disposed of under the former waste contractor

We are also working closely with our leading suppliers to help reduce the amount of packaging they use when delivering the components required to manufacture our leisure vehicles.

Bailey has implemented a range of initiatives across its supply chain and operations, including:

Increased use of returnable and reusable packaging from key suppliers
Replacement of single-use packaging on components such as wheels, windows, upholstery, and light fixtures
Introduction of returnable crates, straps, and corner guards, eliminating disposable film, polystyrene, and plastic wrap
Switch to silicone sealant sausages instead of traditional tubes, reducing packaging waste and improving line efficiency
Company-wide elimination of disposable drink cups, supported by reusable bottles and cups issued to all employees

Examples of these joint initiatives with our supplier partners include leisure vehicle wheels and tyres which are now bound to the pallet using returnable straps instead of single use plastic film.

Supporting Net Zero Objectives

Bailey’s long-term goal is to operate as a carbon neutral business, with efficient waste management, recycling, and supplier engagement viewed as critical elements of that journey.

With the renewal of its Total Waste Management Services contract through to 2028, the company will continue to work closely with ETM Recycling and suppliers to improve environmental performance and support sustainable growth in the region.

Sustainable Manufacturing