What Makes an Eco Welfare Unit Different?
Date: 01/07/26
Every site needs to have a welfare unit. Somewhere for your team to store their stuff before work. A canteen to take a break, have a brew or eat their lunch. A welcoming place to wash and change after their shift has ended. It is not only recommended, it is a mandatory requirement under health and safety regulations.
On most sites, these units are powered by a diesel generator, incurring significant costs. They also create lots of noise and noxious emissions, which is the last thing you want when you are trying to take a break.
But it doesn’t have to be that way. Think Hire Eco Welfare Units offer a cleaner, greener alternative to staff facilities, with a range of features that make them better for your team, better for the environment and better for your budget too.
What is an Eco Welfare Unit?
An eco welfare unit is a site staff facility that has been specifically designed to be environmentally friendly. This cuts costs and reduces emissions, without compromising on comfort or functionality.
Think Hire offers a range of eco welfare units in the following sizes:
These can be configured to provide exactly the facilities you need, including:
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Canteens
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Site offices
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Meeting rooms
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Drying rooms
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Changing facilities
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Male and Female, or unisex toilets
What makes an eco welfare unit different?
Eco welfare units provide all the facilities of a standard unit, but they do it in a much more efficient and environmentally friendly way. Contrary to popular belief, environmentally friendly doesn’t have to be expensive. You can provide support for your team in a greener way and actually save money on fuel costs at the same time.
Eco welfare units are designed to be cleaner and greener with the following features:
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Low energy lighting – activated by PIR switching so lights are never left on when the unit is empty, wasting energy
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Renewable energy compatibility – linking to your BESS, Solartainer Versatile or their own Solar Skyframe power source
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Energy efficient heating and cooling – to provide respite, whatever the Great British weather has in store
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High security skylight – to enhance the interior and reduce the need for interior lighting
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Battery with load shedder – to even out power demands
By facilitating the use of renewable energy, eco welfare units reduce fuel costs and emissions by up to 80%. They also eliminate noise pollution, which can be a significant issue during overnight use in residential areas.
Why Choose Think Hire for Your Environmentally Friendly Welfare Cabins?
There are many reasons why you should choose Think Hire for your team welfare needs:
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Choice of units – in addition to the six standard eco welfare units listed above, Think Hire can create bespoke welfare units to your exact specification, on request.
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Renewable energy compatibility – as the industry leaders in portable renewable energy technology, Think Hire have the experience and expertise to provide efficient, cost-effective site power solutions
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Excellent equipment levels – all Think Hire eco welfare units come with a microwave and kettle as standard, along with personal storage, comfortable seating, forearm sinks with hot wash and lots more
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Fully portable – Think Hire eco welfare units are towable by any commercial vehicle and can be deployed and ready for use in under three minutes, making them ideal for temporary or developing sites
Look after your team, your environment and your budget
Providing appropriate welfare facilities for your on-site team is something you have to do. Paying too much to run it, and creating pollution in the process, is not. Switching to eco welfare units from Think Hire will protect both your budget and the environment, while still delivering the same standard of care that your team deserves.
To find out more about the savings you could make by switching to eco welfare units from Think Hire, get in touch with our team today.
Frequently asked questions about eco welfare units
Yes. Think Hire’s eco welfare units use hybrid technology, with a back-up diesel generator supporting solar powered generators to ensure continuity of supply in all conditions. The back-up only kicks in when the battery levels drop below a pre-set level.
Absolutely. Our sustainable site accommodation meets all Health and Safety Executive (HSE) requirements, providing hot water, heating, modern seating and hygienic sanitation facilities to ensure your workforce is comfortable and cared for.
By pairing an eco welfare unit with renewable energy, you can cut generator fuel costs by up to 80%. You can also reduce emissions by the same amount.
Yes. Think Hire offers eco welfare units in a range of popular sizes, but can also provide bespoke units that cater for your exact needs. Talk to our team today and get exactly what you want for your team and your site.
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