What has been done?
Building Infrastructure
- Provision of recycling facilities on site
- Installation of flow restrictors on shower heads
- Solar powered lighting to bike storage stair well
- Default black/white printing and double sided printing on office computers
- Procurement procedure includes environmental questionnaire for prospective suppliers
- Default black/white printing and double sided printing on office computers
- Onsite service providers, such as housekeeping and maintenance are all ISO 14001:2004 accredited
Education
- Good recycling practice signage
- 'Think Green' stickers on student room doors to encourage energy efficiency and environmental awareness
- Hosting of an Eco Fair to educate and engage residents on the environment
- Dimming the building lights for Earth Hour to make a statement about our environmental intent
Local Community
- Inviting local environmentally friendly businesses to our Eco Fair
- Working with Living Streets King’s Cross to provide walking tours of the local area and to encouraging walking and cycling
- Donating leftover furniture and clothes to local charities
Future plans can be seen in the latest action plan available here.
Nido Courtyard
Outdoor space at Nido King’s Cross means you can enjoy the best of the British summers.
Fitness Centre
Free use of the Nido gym is included in your rent. A fitness studio is also available with weekly Yoga and Aerobics fitness classes for a minimal cost.
Equipment available includes:
- Synchro Excite Running Machines
- Bike Excite units
- Run Excite units
- Concept ll Rower's and more...