Greening HSB
WEEE
You may be aware of WEEE but do you know how it affects you at UEL? WEEE is the UK legislation that covers waste electrical and electronic equipment. UEL has a policy governing the disposable of all of these items. For more information you can read about it here: http://www.uel.ac.uk/greenthing/electronic.htm For more general information about the directive from a household perspective there is some good information from the environment agency http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business/topics/waste/32084.aspx
Batteries
According to WRAP here in the UK we send to landfill 22,000 tonnes of batteries every year. Non-rechargeable batteries can actually be recycled and according to a survey 9 out of 10 people would do so if they had a nearby facility. Well look no further - we now have a collection bucket in the School Office. Drop off your normal household batteries next time you collect your printing or make a cuppa! Of course you could use rechargeable ones!
HSB and UEL Green Impact
This is the second year we have entered the UEL Green Impact Competition (http://www.uel.ac.uk/greenthing/greenimpact.htm). Green Impact is a national project run by the National Union of Students and the Environmental Association of Universities and Colleges, with 47 universities taking part this year.
Last year we achieved a first class Bronze award and this year we’re going for a Silver and hope to obtain a 2:2 award.
As a School we have:
- A Lighting & Equipment Responsibility Plan
- Started collecting batteries for recycling
- Signed up to the Bin the Bin campaign http://www.uel.ac.uk/greenthing/binthebin.htm
- Ensured all tea and coffee purchased is Fairtrade and that reusable cups and glasses are provided for visitors
- Ensured all paper and envelopes are recycled or are from FSC accredited material
- Created an email address so all staff can contribute ideas on how to make the School a more environmentally-friendly place hsbgreen@uel.ac.uk
