What has been done?
Building Infrastructure
• Provision of recycling facilities on site
• Paper recycling bins within staff offices
• 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
• Re-use scheme for leftover furniture, books & clothes from residents
Education
• Good recycling practise signage
• Competition to encourage residents to recyclemore
• Environmental tips signs on all staff desks
• 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