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Environmental Charter

By entering your PRID and Name below and clicking submit you agree to:

• reduce energy consumption by making use of the thermostatic valves on the radiator or by following the guidelines for use of storage heaters

• turn off lights and appliances when leaving my room

• use water efficiently by not leaving taps running and ensuring taps are fully closed after use

• recycle waste by sorting my waste and taking to the appropriate bin by the residence

• ensure that I do not create litter around the campus

• be sensitive to the impact on others when playing music and enjoying myself


and we agree to:

• use cleaning materials and methods that minimise environmental impact

• maximize the amount of waste from the residences that is recycled

• consider sustainability issues when sourcing new products, furniture, fixtures and fittings and disposing of redundant items

• ensure low energy light bulbs are used in the residences

• build new residences to achieve BREEAM rating ‘excellent’


 

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