1. Environmental Awareness

2. General Environmental Information
WHY DOES THE ENVIRONMENT NEED PROTECTING?
  Pollution, the generation of wastes and the depletion of natural resources leads to local as well as global environmental problems including:
Health & safety issues
Global warming (the “greenhouse effect”)
Ozone depletion
Acid rain
Deforestation
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3. General Environmental Information
Types of Pollution
Water Pollution
from chemical/ oil spillages
Air Pollution
from boilers etc.
vehicle emissions
Soil Pollution
Incorrect disposal of waste
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4. General Environmental Information
The University’s Interaction with the Environment
Generation of Pollutants & Wastes
Solid Waste Liquid Waste Gaseous Emissions
Scrap steel Waste Lab Chemicals Smoke
Packaging waste Waste solvents Particulate
Waste paper Waste Oils/ lubricants Greenhouse Gases
General Refuse Diluted Chemical fumes
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5. General Environmental Information
The University’s Interaction with the Environment
Depletion of Natural resources
As part of its everyday activities, the University uses;
Electricity
Water
Gas
Raw Materials
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6. Benefits of an Environmental Management System (EMS)
Protection of the environment
Demonstrate compliance with legislation
Reduce risk and liabilities
Meet customer requirements
Gain marketing advantage
Reduce costs
Improve public image
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7. Significant Environmental Impacts
Significant Environmental Impacts arising from the University’s operations are as follows;
Air emissions
Aqueous Discharge
Hazardous Waste
Non-hazardous waste
Energy Consumption
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8. Environmental Awareness
Air Emissions
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9. Environmental Awareness
Waste Recycling
Office paper
Fluorescent tubes
Cardboard
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10. Environmental Awareness
General Waste
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11. Environmental Awareness
Waste Chemicals
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12. Environmental Awareness
Environmental Policy
The five core elements of the policy are
Commitment
Responsibility
Protection
Communication
Continuous Improvement
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13. University’s Environmental Policy Statement
The Queen’s University of Belfast recognises that environmental issues are fundamental to the future health and well-being of those involved in our institution, the greater community and our planet. Thus, we seek to understand the impacts of our activities on the environment at local, regional and global levels, to minimise these impacts and to find sustainable solutions to environmental concerns. We accept the responsibility of demonstrating leadership in environmental protection and enhancement through our actions as an institution.
In support of these principles, the University is committed to:
Promoting the protection of the natural and cultural environment on campus and at other sites used by the University
Continually improving the University’s environmental performance through the introduction of an Environmental Management System
Complying with all the relevant environmental legislation related to the University’s activities
Reducing and where possible preventing pollution through the development of effective resource and waste management strategies
Monitoring and auditing the University’s environmental performance and practice at regular intervals.
Increasing awareness of environmental responsibilities among staff and students
Making this Policy available to the public
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14. Your Roles in protecting the Environment
Importance of Conformance with Environmental Policy/ Procedures
What are your Environmental responsibilities?
Follow procedures and work instructions
Awareness of the environmental impact of your job/ activities
Make a conscious effort to minimise and segregate waste
Make a special effort to save energy and resources
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15. Environmental Awareness
Do’s and Don’t’s
Aqueous Discharges
Do not pour any chemical or oil down any unauthorised drain, please enquire with your Supervisor where and how this waste is disposed.
Waste Management
Ensure that all waste is disposed of in the appropriate receptacles
Do not dispose of hazardous waste (e.g. fridge/ freezers, fluorescent tubes, CRT Monitors) in the non-hazardous waste receptacles.
Remember the three R’s!!!!!
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
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16. Environmental Awareness
Do’s and Don’t’s
Waste Paper
Reduce the amount of paper being used by the following;
1.    Send documents electronically where possible
2.    Photocopy on both sides of sheets.
3.    Use old one sided photocopies for making notes.
This reduces both the amount of waste paper to be disposed of (+ associated costs) as well as the cost of buying the paper.
 Ensure waste paper is disposed of in the recycling towers
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17. Energy Awareness
Last year, the University spent £3 M on Energy (Electricity, Gas & Water)
WE NEED YOUR INDIVIDUAL HELP TO CONTROL ENERGY COSTS
Take responsibility for your work area
Take responsibility for your Machine
Take responsibility for your P C
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18. Energy Awareness The University spends thousands every year on
SWITCH OFF
The University spends thousands every year on
equipment left on when NOT in use
Please remember to switch off lights and equipment before going home.
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19. Energy Awareness Report That Leak !
Compressed air costs ten times more than electricity per unit!
Report That Leak !
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20. Environmental Awareness
Energy Awareness
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