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Environment Policy Pursuant
to The Environmental Protection Act 1990 And The Environment Act
1995 The Management
Committee and Trustees of the Carlisle Diocesan Youth Centre considers the
protection of the environment to be of major importance.
Environmental protection is perceived to be an integral part of efficient
management in every sphere of the Centre's activities.
High standards are to be applied by all staff and users of the centre in
complying with legislation, codes of practice and official guidance relevant to
environmental protection. The effectiveness of
this policy and its implementation will be monitored and reviewed from time to
time. Environmental
Policy Objectives Awareness and
Commitment ·
to promote awareness of the
principles and objectives of environment protection ·
to ensure that Youth Centre staff,
volunteers and users are familiar with and implement this environmental
commitment and its objectives ·
to ensure that the Youth Centre
activities comply with all relevant environmental regulations Energy and Water ·
to ensure energy is used
efficiently and wherever possible reduce its use ·
to use water efficiently and with
care ·
to avoid pollutants entering the
drainage system Waste ·
to reduce the production of
material waste including unnecessary packaging ·
to encourage re-use, repair and
recycling of materials including organic waste ·
to dispose of waste in a safe and
responsible way Materials and Resources ·
to buy products which are made in
accordance with the principle of using material in a sustainable way and to use
locally-made goods where practicable ·
to take into account the lifetime
costs of materials when repairing, altering or rebuilding premises ·
to maximise the proportion of
paper used from sustainable sources and recycled materials ·
to offer electronic communication
as an alternative to paper for those who are suitably equipped Natural Environment ·
to take appropriate opportunities
to conserve and enhance the natural environment surrounding the Centre ·
to be sensitive to the impact of
activities on the local environment Travel ·
to make every effort to reduce air
pollution and energy consumption resulting from the use of the car by avoidance
of unnecessary travel and the use of energy efficient vehicles ·
to encourage the sharing of
transport where possible
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