1. The Green Charter: Energy Conservation
Switch off lights when leaving an office, classroom or space.
Reduce energy consumption wherever possible.
Power down office computers, printers etc… each evening, at weekends and particularly before academic holidays.
PC Remote Shutdown is installed in all labs.

2. The Green Charter: Water Conservation & Protection
Use FREE filtered water (reverse osmosis) in canteen, staff room, student area 15 and nursing foyer instead of buying single use plastic bottled water and drinks.
Reduce water consumption where possible. Boil as much water only as needed in the kettle.
Be aware of the dual flush capabilities of toilets in the nursing wing and elsewhere.
Report any dripping taps, leaking pipes, broken toilets to reception.

3. The Green Charter: Litter & Waste
Think before you print
Print PowerPoints in handout form (6 slides per page)
Use Draft when printing to reduce ink usage
Print and photocopy in two-sided mode
Recycling on campus
Plastic, paper/cardboard, aluminium cans, food, ink/toner cartridges, mobile phones, batteries
WEEE centre near library for small electric items.
Use eco mugs to buy drinks in canteen
Put litter (including cig. butts) in waste bins

4. The Green Charter: Transport & Travel
Walk or cycle whenever possible
Staff members can avail of the cycle-to- work scheme.
Carpool with others who may be travelling from the same area where possible.
Use video-conferencing whenever possible.

5. The Green Charter: Biodiversity
Help to maintain the Sanctuary Garden and with new planting, tidy-ups and projects
Take a walk in our Woodland Trail and visit/use our outdoor classroom
Support the National Biodiversity Centre
Choose healthy, local and sustainably produced foods
Buy products from companies that value the environment
Support ethical farming

6. The Green Charter: Contact details
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Green Campus Committee

7. The Green Charter: Action Plan Targets
Reduce/discontinue single use plastic items
Free eco bamboo mugs to all first year students
33% energy reduction by 2020
2 Electric vehicle charge points by 2019
Increase car sharing spaces to reduce car usage
Encourage walking and cycling
Promote woodland trail for good mental health.
Increase pollinator friendly and native species planting
Strengthen links with our staff, students and local communities
Incorporate more curriculum links/research data