Our Sustainable Journey

Rhino Workplace Innovation is committed and excited to share our passion for giving the cutting mat market a more sustainable future! We have several key pillars in our sustainable program which includes:

– Recycled Material used in Mat manufacture or 100% Recyclable.
– Our Rhino Mat recycling Scheme
– Recycled Packaging and PVC Free packaging

Eco Friendly Cutting and Workbench Protection Mats

We’ve taken painstaking steps to ensure our products are as eco friendly as possible without negatively impacting their performance. Usage of Virgin material means many of the ranges are 100% recyclable, and other ranges are made using recycled materials. This means that across our complete range of mats they care all contributing and conforms to our robust recycling commitment.

Rhino Recycling Scheme

We’re proud to be the only UK supplier of cutting and workbench protection mats to offer a recycling scheme which has been formed with our manufacturing partners. This means any Rhino mat can be returned and will be sorted and recycled either into new mats, or new products. We’re hugely proud of this offering to change the dial in mats ending their life in landfill.

To learn more about our Return for Recycling program or to book in the return of your mat for recycling, please use the Contact Us page.

Eco Friendly Cutting and Recycled Packaging and PVC Free Packaging

This is something we have been working on for a number of years and passionate to make the difference in how we dispatch our goods. All our mats are now despatched in Cardboard boxes that can be recycled, or better still some of the packaging used is also made from recycled boxes

In addition, we’re ensuring as much of our packaging products as possible are PVC free or of a quality of PVC that can be recycled.

Our Carbon Footprint

Some of our lesser known but much encouraged practices are:

– Encouraging home working where possible to save emissions
– Map and schedule our own vehicle deliveries to reduce our carbon footprint
– Discourage office printing with around 90% of our Admin tasks now completed without the need for printing and shutting down machines or onto standby when not in use
– We now have switched over 60% of company cars to Electric and have onsite charging infrastructure which is a huge milestone towards our target

Rhino Mats vs. Standard Mats

Feature	Rhino Cutting Mats	Standard Cutting Mats
Self-Healing	✅	⚠️ Limited
Custom Cutting to Size	✅	❌
Recyclable	✅	⚠️ Limited
Anti-Static & ESD Options	✅	❌
Heavy-Duty & Large SIze Options	✅	⚠️ Not All

You can help Our Sustainable Journey too!

This journey to a Greener future is relatively new for us all, and we love to hear ideas from our customers and suppliers that can help us all achieve our targets faster and more effectively.

Contact us here with suggestions of any new ideas or improvements you think can help.

The Lifecycle of a Rhino Cutting Mat: Built to Last. Built for Sustainability.

Raw Materials

Made from recycled materials

PVC-free and non-toxic options available

Custom formulas designed for durability and flexibility

Precision Manufacturing

Engineered in the UK for accuracy and consistency

Optional anti-static and heavy-duty variations

Designed for industries from textile to aerospace

Daily Use & Longevity

Self-healing surface for extended use

Prevents blade damage and ensures safety

Easy to clean, resistant to solvents and wear

End of Life & Recycling

Return your mat via our Rhino Mat Recycling Scheme

Used mats are granulated and reused in future mat production

A truly circular solution for workspaces

Packaging Promise

Shipped in recyclable and plastic-free packaging

All outer cartons and protective materials are eco-conscious