While the legendary SANTA CLAUS (aka Father Christmas) comes across as an environmental champion with his use of non-fossil fuel transport and local work force, TRL have reviewed his business model and have come up with some further improvements that could be made to help improve his green credentials.
Magic Dust – Is it harmful to health?
While the exact composition of this substance is unknown, we have identified concerns over the size of the particles and whether these are breathable and/or harmful. TRL propose the use of air quality monitoring to identify particulate sizes, PAH and Dioxin analysis can also be utilised to confirm any further risks to health.
Reindeer – While they don’t burn fossil fuels could they be greener?
Methane is a key greenhouse gas which in part is emitted by livestock due to the digestive process, much like humans with brussels sprouts. A desk-based literature review found a 2012 study by the University of Tromso’s Facility of Bioscience. This shows that a diet change from pellet food to lichens reduced methane emissions by 33%.
TRL Environmental consultancy team also identified the possibility of installing and operating anaerobic digesters to convert the Reindeer waste into energy. In a similar approach as Marwell zoo and their Zoo Poo facility, the North pole team could generate power from this waste product to power the toy production facility.
Toy and Raw materials delivery – Could more be done to improve the source to stocking carbon footprint?
Assuming that all toys and gift are manufactured in the North pole there must be a need for the delivery of raw materials. TRL’s ECOstars fleet recognition scheme could be used to ensure that all suppliers and inhouse vehicle are operating to the most environmentally friendly way.
While Santa’s physics defying speed gets him to Billions of chimneys in one night, could he find a better route? With the use of TRL’s simulator facilities, a digital twin and physical sleigh simulator could be used to calculate and practice the most efficient route.
Want to know more about how the TRL team could support you to hit your decarbonisation targets, then make it a new year’s resolution to contact us at trl.co.uk or e-mail Airquality@trl.co.uk.
