Environmental Management, Policies and Procedures

 

Practices and Policies

• Efficient water taps in both toilets only heat when needed

• Small hot water heater in kitchen adequate for requirements

• LED lights where possible

• Efficient Thermostatically controlled room heaters

• Triple glazing

• Heaters and lights only switched on when room is in use

• Kitchen hot water heater only used when is absolutely necessary – takes 10 mins to heat so switched off at all other times

• Kitchen kettle only filled with as much as is needed

• Efficient hot water urns used during group activity rather than a kettle

• Fridge kept between 3-5 degrees Celsius

• Dishwasher only used when completely full

• Nontoxic cleaning and hand wash products used where possible

• Printers to be switched off when not in use

• Recycled or recyclable paper in the printer

• Recycle wastepaper

• Batteries disposed of in the correct way and not in the general waste. Rechargeable batteries to be used where possible

• Purchases where possible, to be Local; Fairtrade; Recycled; Rechargeable

• Encourage plastic free by offering water and drinks in glasses and mugs

• Monitor waste -recycle where possible. Look for opportunities to prevent or reduce waste

 

Nuisance - Noise, vibration, light, odour, litter, dust, smoke

We do not engage in any activities which would cause a nuisance

 

Water Pollution

We do not engage in any activities which would cause water pollution

 

Ecology

We don’t not engage in any activities which would cause an issue to our environment

 

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