If you work in construction, engineering or any field that requires heavy lifting, the environmental impact of your equipment choices may well be something you’re considering more and more. One question it’s worth asking yourself is whether to hire or buy winch equipment. While owning machinery might seem like the best option for long-term projects, there are also a few environmental benefits of winch hire.
Reduced Resource Consumption
Manufacturing heavy machinery like winches requires the use of significant amounts of raw materials, including metals, plastic and energy. When multiple companies buy the same equipment, the demand for manufacturing increases, which leads to a greater extraction of natural resources and higher energy consumption.
On the other hand, hiring equipment promotes the use of shared resources. By renting winches from a hire company, the overall consumption of raw materials is limited, conserving natural resources and lowering the carbon footprint associated with production processes.
Lower Carbon Footprint from Transportation
When you own winch equipment, you’re responsible for getting it from A to B. This often requires the use of large vehicles, which contribute heavily to carbon emissions – especially if the equipment needs to be transported over large distances.
Fortunately, hiring winch equipment can help lower these emissions, as many hire companies will have strategically located depots which allow for shorter journeys. Winch hire companies can also handle the logistics, and will use efficient modes of transport that can help to reduce your project’s carbon footprint.
Fewer Waste Disposal Concerns
When a piece of winch equipment comes to the end of its life cycle, it’ll need to be properly disposed of to prevent harm to the environment. Unfortunately, this can prove difficult and expensive; parts made of metals and plastics need to be recycled correctly and any hazardous materials must be handled with care to avoid pollution.
When you hire winch equipment, you avoid the long-term responsibility of having to dispose of it. Your winch hire company of choice will have the right resources to take care of the disposal process according to waste regulations. This not only takes the burden off of your company, but also means that waste is reduced and managed in an eco-friendly manner.
Count on Our Winch Specialists
At Atlas Winch Hire & Hoist Services, we are committed to providing reliable winch hire services that not only meet your project’s needs, but also reduce your company’s carbon footprint. Our extensive range of efficient winch equipment is available on a flexible hire basis; no matter what industry you work in, we are sure to have the right option for you. For more information, email us at info@winchhire.com.
