Increasingly, farmers and other agricultural businesses are being encouraged to use biomass fuel to create heat or power. What’s more, the government is focusing now more than ever on Renewable Heat Incentives and other Eco-friendly initiatives. As a result, it really is the time to consider using an environmentally friendly and efficient source of power. P.H. Winterton & Son is a proud champion of renewable energy in Nottinghamshire, Cheshire, Staffordshire and beyond. But what exactly is biomass fuel, and why should you consider using it for your business? Biomass Fuel As A Renewable Energy Source Biomass fuel is simply natural material derived from living, or recently living, plants. Common types of biomass fuel include: Logs Pellets Woodworking Offcuts Grains Bales Animal waste Burning biomass fuels still creates carbon dioxide. However, the plant only releases the same amount of carbon dioxide as when it was living. Consequently, biomass fuel is a renewable and sustainable source of energy. Grade A Wood Residue From P.H. Winterton Across Staffordshire, Cheshire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, P.H. Winterton offers biomass fuel in the form of wood residue. Through our sawmill waste collection service, we have access to a Grade A renewable energy source. This wood residue is both uniform in size and free from harmful contaminants, like metal. So it burns at a steady rate and works to reduce emissions of harmful gases and carbon dioxide. Not only is this method of generating heat and power environmentally friendly, it’s also good for your bank account! Due to its low cost and efficiency, using it for heating and electricity can save you money. What’s more, it is fantastic as animal bedding! Making it a multi-functional resource that’s good for the environment, and great for your business. Find Out More Today We are a family run business, and we pride ourselves on our supply of biomass fuels across the Midlands and beyond. If you are interested in utilising this environmentally friendly solution, or you would like further information, please get in touch with a member of our team for help and expert...
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Sawmill waste collection in Manchester from P.H Winterton and Son has multiple health benefits not just for you but also the surrounding community. We understand that sawdust can have hazardous effects including irritation to the eyes, nose and throat, respiratory system effects including decreased lung capacity and allergic reactions for workers. Top Tips for Sawmill Waste Control Whether you work in joinery or on a construction site, here are some essential tips to control the amount of sawdust is being produced. • For joiners use an industrial ventilation system • Keep tools and blades sharp as blunt tools will release more sawdust into the air • Provide your staff with appropriate training to explain the dangers of wood dust exposure • Wear respiratory protection when required • Use protective clothing and gloves to reduce exposure to skin • Always practice good personal hygiene, washing hands and face when tasks are completed and before eating and drinking. • Bag or put your sawdust waste to one side ready for collection from P.H Winterton and Son. Environmentally Conscious Sawmill Waste Collection in Manchester As a family run business, P.H Winterton and Son care a great deal about our environment which is why we use sawmill waste for products such as animal bedding and biomass fuel supplies. It doesn’t matter whether you’ve got a small or large amount of softwood waste our highly skilled team will handle it easily using skips, filter sheets and air systems. We operate a fleet of 30 feet to 45 feet articulated trailers all fitted with return air systems and filter sheets. For smaller joinery outfits we offer 20-foot hook lift filter skips which we can arrange to be collected regularly. Enquire About Sawmill Waste Collection in Manchester Today Now in our 60th year, P.H Winterton and Son are specialists for sawmill waste collection in Manchester plus equine bedding perfect for stables. We also offer our services to areas such as Liverpool, Staffordshire, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire. If you’d like to know more about any of our products, please contact us...
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If you’re new to horse riding, then you may not know some of the best spots to go for a ride. P.H Winterton and Son are experts in the equestrian field (excuse the pun) so here we are going to look at some of the best access routes in and around Staffordshire. Enjoy the Staffordshire Moorlands on Horseback Being based in the beautiful Staffordshire Moorlands we know some of the best equestrian access routes in the area and beyond. Here are five for you to consider – Lud’s Church Ride – Based just five miles outside of central Leek this is a challenging but rewarding ride which lasts just over 8 miles. The Roaches Ride – The Roaches is one of the most scenic areas of the Moorlands and this 12.5 miles ride is a beautiful and hilly route. If you require parking, you can also use the nearby Tittesworth Reservoir. Biddulph to Staffordshire Way Loop – This pleasant 10-mile ride will take you on bridleways and quieter roads on the Biddulph Valley Way to the Staffordshire Way in a loop. Bosley Cloud Ride – A scenic route around Bosley Cloud takes you past the prehistoric Bridestones plus a section of bridleway by the River Dane. The Bosley Cloud ride is a shade over 9 miles and perfect for a summer day. Nick o’ th’ Hill – A much shorter ride (3.7 miles) than the ones we’ve previously discussed, Nick o’ th’ Hill offers excellent views and is good fitness training due to its steep hills. P.H Winterton Provide the Best Horse Bedding The best way to fully embrace and enjoy all of these equestrian access routes is with a fit and healthy horse. Giving your horses the finest equine bedding solution will keep them well-rested and ready to go riding on a sunny day. Here at P.H Winterton and Son, we offer two choices of horse bedding for customers in Staffordshire and beyond • Cheshire Choice Equine Bedding • Economy Bale Bedding Both with unique qualities, they will guarantee your horses are comfortable in their stables all year round. Want to know more about our full range of products including biomass fuel and our sawmill waste collection service?...
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High-quality equine bedding from P.H Winterton and Son is one of the essentials to keep your horses comfortable during the hot summer. While summer is a great time to go out riding, the increased temperatures bring the risk of dehydration and heat stress for your stable. In our latest blog, we are going to look at some tips to help protect your horses from the heat. Four Ways to Keep Your Horses Healthy 1. Temperature Controlled Equine Bedding – P.H Winterton’s Cheshire Choice equine bedding has excellent temperature adjustments qualities that help keep it cooler in the summer and warmer during the winter. 2. Keep Your Horse Hydrated – Providing fresh water for your stable is a must, so keeping their water source out of the sunshine will help keep it cool. If your horse is sweating, then adding electrolytes to their water will help keep their body balanced. In this scenario offer a water source with electrolytes but also standard water so your horse keeps drinking regularly. 3. Trim Horses with Longer Coats – For some horses, a long, thick coat will hold heat and make it difficult for your horse to cool down. This is different for every horse, so when clipping be careful not to trim too close as it also provides protection from harmful rays. 4. Adjust Turnout Times – If the weather is extremely hot you will need to adjust turnout times to cooler hours such as early in the morning or once the sun starts to go down. Grass becomes sparse during these times so you will also need to provide additional feed. Enjoy Summer Riding with P.H Winterton and Son For 60 years and counting P.H Winterton and Son have been providing the very best equine bedding across regions such as Staffordshire, Cheshire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. If you’d like to know more about our Cheshire Choice and or Economy Bale horse bedding, please contact us...
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Biomass fuel in Derbyshire from P.H Winterton and Son is one of the most innovative ways to create a renewable energy source using waste. Biomass can consist of agricultural and animal waste that is environmentally friendly due to the produced energy not releasing anywhere near the number of pollutants and Greenhouse gases that fossil fuels do. High-Quality Biomass Fuel in Derbyshire There are three main types of biomass energy, produced from the following components – • Solid – Wood, sawdust and garbage • Liquid – Ethanol and Methanol • Gas – Biogas or swamp gas (mainly Methane gas) The main source of biomass fuel from P.H Winterton is wood residue which is obtained through our sawmill waste collection service for joinery firms. Our meticulous production process ensures all of our wood is of uniform size and free of harmful contaminants such as metal – which reduces carbon dioxide and gasses that can cause acid rain. Acid rain is one of the consequences of air pollution which occurs when emissions from factories, cars or heating boilers come into contact with water in the atmosphere. These emissions contain nitrogen oxides, sulphur dioxide and sulphur trioxide which when mixed with water become sulphurous acid, nitric acid and sulphuric acid. The resulting acids are extremely damaging to soils, lakes and seas with consequential damage to terrestrial and marine flora and fauna. This can also cause the corrosion of metallic elements in buildings, bridges, towers and other structures plus the destruction of statues, sculptures and limestone buildings. So as you can see using biomass fuel is extremely beneficial to the future of our environment. Six Decades of Outstanding Customer Service P.H Winterton and Son are celebrating 60 years of business this year and we believe the reason we continue to lead the way for animal bedding and biomass fuel in Derbyshire is our unmatched customer service. Using our reliable fleet network we can provide biomass fuel to areas such as Staffordshire, Cheshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Berkshire. If you would like more information about our services, please get in touch...
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