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GREEN HOUSEKEEPING POLICY
It is the policy of the Thames Explorer Trust
to act as a responsible steward of the environment.
This stewardship will be based on the principles
of sustainable development. Protection of the
environment is a primary consideration in all
Trust activities and this stewardship ethos is
integrated into the planning and execution of
all work.
The Trust will:
- consider the impacts of its activities on
the environment
- work together with partners to carry out this
policy
- adopt cost effective practices that eliminate
or minimise negative environmental impacts
- manage programmes and projects in a way that
prevents pollution and is protective of the
environment
- define, prioritise and mitigate existing environmental
problems
- anticipate and address potential future environmental
problems before they pose a threat
- review this policy annually
All Trust employees will be informed of this
policy and asked to:
- ensure Trust activities are carried out in
an environmentally sound manner that limits
risks to the environment
- integrate environmental considerations into
their daily work
- comply with applicable regulations that address
the natural, archaeological, cultural, historical,
educational and social environment
- carry out their work in a cost effective manner
consistent with this policy and in compliance
with regulatory and legal requirements
- integrate pollution prevention, resource conservation,
waste minimisation and environmental impact
considerations into all planning, decision making
and work conducted
- look for opportunities to improve environmental
standards
- report promptly environmental incidents and
deficiencies that they observe; and
- use non toxic materials and alter practices
to minimise the use of and release of hazardous
materials into the environment.
On a daily basis everyone should consider
the following six areas:
- Regulatory requirements
- Water conservation
- Pollution prevention
- Waste minimisation
- Energy conservation
- Education
This policy will be reviewed on an annual
basis
PUTTING THE POLICY INTO ACTION
Regulatory requirements
- comply with Health and Safety regulations
- comply with insurance stipulations
Water conservation
- encourage staff and user groups not to waste
water
- turn off all taps not in use
- report leaks immediately
Pollution prevention
- use eco-friendly cleaning materials when available
- check all fieldwork equipment returns to the
centre and is not left on the foreshore or river
bank
- ensure that items of litter such as plastic
gloves are disposed of properly
- pick up litter outside the Pier House
Waste minimisation
- re-use stationery where possible (envelopes,
paper clips etc.)
- minimise the use of paper
- use e-mail where appropriate and minimise
printing of e-mails
- monitor paper and photocopy use to cut down
on excessive usage
- photocopy double sided where possible
- use council recycling service
- mend equipment such as nets where appropriate
rather than purchase new equipment
Energy conservation
- turn lights off when not in use
- do not leave electrical equipment on stand
by overnight
- close curtains at end of day to conserve heat
Education
- put up notices to encourage user groups to
behave in a sustainable manner when on site
- educate users about threats to the environment
and ways to counter these threats, and in particular
how they personally can improve the environment
- educate users about the concept of biodiversity
and their role in preserving/developing this
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