Pelham was awarded the status of 'Eco-Centre' in 2002 for our efforts towards a more sustainable lifestyle. We have made many changes in the day to day running of the centre in order to reduce the impact that we have on the environment.
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An Eco-Centre takes environmental issues like waste minimisation and the conservation of resources and applies them to the day-to-day running of the centre. We have put many measures in place to minimise our impact on the environment and aim to raise awareness in environmental issues.
In order to obtain Eco-Centre status and to maintain a sustainable centre we have devised our own 'Eco-Code' to help us and visitors to the centre to save energy. We . . .
Many simple things can help to reduce waste and save us money! Below are just some of the measures that we take at Pelham to reduce our waste . . .
- We save and re-use old envelopes
- We use
both sides of paper
- We have
replaced our old photocopier with one that prints back to back to save
paper
- We have
a designated 'Recycling Point' and collect in paper, plastic, metal
and food waste
- We place food waste in a compost bin and a wormery
- We encourage
all visitors to take part in our Eco-Lunch Challenge
to produce as little waste as possible
- Finally,
we weigh all waste and keep a record of how much we recycle. So
far this year we have recycled 12,800g of paper and have composted over
14140g of waste food!
- The Ash Room has extra windows to reduce the need for lighting, and energy saving lights have also been fitted
- Insulated roof tiles made from vegetable matter have been fitted in the toilets to maintain heat
- A false ceiling and energy saving lights have been fitted in the Oak Room to reduce energy used in heating and lighting
- We have installed 'hippos' in the toilets. These save 3 litres of water each time the toilet is flushed!
- We use rain water collected in the water butt to water plants in the garden
- Water that runs through before it gets hot is saved to wash equipment
You can do your bit by writing your own Eco-code for your home, work or school! Use ours as a guide. Follow the points listed above and you'll be well on your way to leading a more sustainable lifestyle!
If you're class is coming to visit the Pelham Centre then remember that every bit you do to help counts. If you would like to take part in our Eco-Lunch Challenge or try the Pelham Eco-Challenge then click here to download them. If you have read this page then you will already have some clues about the answers to the Pelham Eco-Challenge before you visit!!
Eco-Schools is managed by the tidy Britain Group. For information on how to become and Eco-School or and Eco-Centre visit the Eco-Schools website.
