Nowadays, sustainable development is at the heart of the news, and everyone must do their bit to respect our beautiful planet. Professionals can also do their bit, particularly when it comes to fitting out their business premises. Purchasing eco-responsible solid wood furniture for your delicatessen is part of this commitment. It allows you to highlight the values you stand for, through the furnishings of your delicatessen. Other initiatives can be implemented in your business to offer an eco-friendly delicatessen !
- Choose natural materials like wood
- Furnish your delicatessen in an eco-friendly way
- Staying true to your values
Opting for a natural material such as wood
Eco-responsibility encompasses all behaviors and actions that limit our impact on the environment. By using wood as the main material for the furniture in your delicatessen, you are choosing a natural and noble material. At Tradis, we only use solid pine from certified sustainably managed forests. This sound management ensures that our planet's natural resources are not abused.
Wood is renowned for its sturdiness, so you're sure to enjoy your furniture for many years to come! Naturally rot-proof, the solid pine we work with is fungus-resistant. It's easy to care for, as a regular wipe with a cloth is all you need. You can, however, apply a coat of varnish or oil for extra protection. Last but not least, our wooden furniture is lightweight, thanks to the soft, low-density pine used. Very practical when installing your furniture in your premises!
Always respectful of the planet and our customers' health, Tradis uses no solvents for its finishes. Our solid wood furniture is unique and will naturally embellish your delicatessen.
To limit our carbon footprint, we operate in a short circuit: our manufacturing workshop is located in Poland, just a few kilometers from the pine forests we use. The furniture is then shipped directly to France, Luxembourg and Belgium. No long container journeys across the ocean for our solid wood furniture!
Setting up an eco-friendly deli shop
There are a number of ways you can design your delicatessen to be ecologically responsible. Whether through your choice of furniture, lighting or decoration, you can share your ecological values through your delicatessen.
Eco-responsible furniture for your premises
Choosing sustainable solid wood fruit and vegetable furniture is an additional eco-green gesture for your delicatessen. The warm, natural look of wood will also add a touch of eco-friendly decoration! At Tradis, you'll find :
- counters or islands to showcase your star local products ;
- shelves and display units for your local produce, bottles of wine or fruit and vegetables ;
- reception counters for your “coup de coeur” products, which are often impulse purchases at checkout ;
- accessories to decorate your delicatessen.
Natural, eco-friendly decoration
To give your delicatessen a natural look, opt for beautiful plants to purify and improve air quality. These natural plants complement the warmth of your solid wood furniture. By absorbing the CO2 emitted by you and your customers, they also contribute to your commitment to the environment. When it comes to eco-decorating, you can also try your hand at upcycling! This new trend involves reusing everyday objects to give them a new function or simply a second life.
Staying true to your values
Now that you've set up your delicatessen in an eco-responsible way that reflects your personal and professional values, you can start thinking about what else you can do.
Reduce energy consumption
The use of LED bulbs in your delicatessen contributes to your daily ecological gestures. If you have outdoor or window lighting, don't forget to switch it off at night. The wildlife around you will thank you!
You can also choose a green energy contract with your electricity supplier. In this way, you're choosing renewable energy - a significant eco-green gesture! If you're planning a renovation project, think about insulating your commercial premises. This will enable you to reduce the use of heating and air-conditioning equipment throughout the year.
Reducing waste
To limit the amount of waste you and your customers produce, there are several solutions :
- set up a “bulk” corner with products that your customers can take away in their own containers or in those that you offer ;
- install recycling bins inside your delicatessen (batteries, light bulbs, ink cartridges, coffee capsules, etc.) ;
- offer a loyalty card and dematerialized receipts to limit the use of paper ;
- print your communication materials on recycled paper or paper from sustainably managed forests, or even on seeded paper, for example ;
- limit packaging with your suppliers and for your customers.
Introducing good practices
To go even further in your eco-responsible logic, you can work exclusively with local producers in short circuits when choosing your local products. And, of course, highlight this specificity to set yourself apart from your competitors.
You can also offer micro-donations at the checkout, when paying by credit card, for associations involved in sustainable development or ecological transition. Finally, why not offer workshops on good ecological practices for the products you sell in your delicatessen?
There are many ways in which you can furnish your delicatessen in an eco-responsible way. Choosing solid wood furniture is a great way to give your delicatessen an eco-friendly touch. Tradis offers you a wide choice of solid pine furniture to personalize your premises, see here an example of a delicatessen layout. As for the rest, you've got all you need to convey your ecological values to your customers !