Environmental Policy

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Gateway Wheelers will promote environmental awareness so that all committee members, staff, volunteers and service users are familiar with the commitments and objectives set out in this policy. The implementation of the policy, will be the responsibility of the committee who will also ensure that it is reviewed at least every 2/3 years.

Our key policy objectives are:

The use of Water and Energy.

Wherever possible we will:

• Support the use of renewable energy sources
• Use energy efficient equipment and applications
• Seek ways to reduce water consumption and minimise waste
• Avoid using environmentally damaging substances, which will cause pollution to enter the drainage systems.

Use of Resources and Materials:

Wherever possible we will:

• Purchase products which are made from sustainable materials/sources
• Make use of and buy locally made goods and services
• Increase and encourage the use of electronics communications (e.mails) to reduce use of paper
• Maintain gardens/lawns or other external areas with concern for the enhancement, protection and preservation of bio-diversity in the area

Waste and Recycling:

Wherever possible we will:

• Reduce the production of material waste
• Encourage reuse, recycling, repair of materials and products

Travel:

Wherever possible we will:

• Make every effort to avoid unnecessary travel by car and encourage car sharing
• Encourage the use of public transport, cycle or walking

Achieving Environmental Objectives:

We are committed to:

• Identifying ways in which this commitment to the environment can be developed into possible action in the community, and to discover ways of measuring the progress made.
• Developing and promoting more sustainable lifestyles within the community.
• Working with other local agencies and community projects to promote environmental awareness and to develop environmental policy.

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Gateway Wheelers
Bullion Hall, Bullion Lane, Chester le Street, Co. Durham, DH2 2ES
Registered Charity No: 1084149

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