Green Gown Awards 2013 - Best Newcomer - South Essex College - Highly Commended

No longer on standby – Switching on to switching off

This project is about embedding sustainability into the student curriculum and into their and staff's lives at the College, focusing on waste management, energy and procurement to source equipment/resources from sustainable/local companies.

All Level 3 students have undertaken the Ascentis Environmental Sustainability Award and students from across the college have taken part in forums and online polls regarding sustainable issues to gain their views on what they would like to see take place within the College.

Use of LED lighting has reduced energy and maintenance costs by £10,000 per year. Refuse initiative have saved another £10,000 in terms of reduction in mixed general waste being collected. Students and staff are encouraged to recycle or reuse resources e.g. old towels from its beauty and hairdressing course have been given to its dog grooming course for drying dogs.

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