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RSPB action!Find out what the RSPB is doing in its offices, visitor centres and reserves to reduce, reuse and recycle, and what eco-friendly schemes we can offer you.RSPB action for energy
Reducing energy waste and tackling climate change is high on the agenda for the RSPB - so we offer a number of energy alternatives. Green energyRSPB Energy offers electricity from renewable sources as well as gas to customers throughout Britain. It is one of the best British energy schemes to help the wildlife of today and tomorrow. It takes just a few minutes to apply online or to call RSPB Energy, on 0800 028 8552 (free call), and switch over from your current supplier. RSPB Energy will do the rest for you! Energy-saving in offices and on reservesA substantial solar power system, generating 10.5 kilowatts of electricity, has been installed at our education centre at Rye Meads nature reserve, Hertfordshire. In addition, Goingsolar photovoltaic solar electric systems provide power for visitor centres at six other RSPB reserves. They provide clean power for the reserves and promote our solar package to interested visitors. New buildings inspired by green design, which capture the best of natural light and energy, have been built at Rainham Marshes, Essex and Dungeness, Kent. A zero-energy grass roof and a solar power array grace our education centre at Nagshead, Gloucestershire. Solar-powered electric fences help control stock in three more reserves. All RSPB nature reserves and wardens’ accommodation are powered by RSPB Energy, which provides electricity from renewable sources. Videoconference facilities at our headquarters and regional offices reduce the need for staff to travel, thus cutting carbon emissions. RSPB action for waste
The amount of waste we create and how we dispose of it directly affects wild spaces. The RSPB runs projects to raise awareness and encourage people to recycle. Find out how you can help wildlife by recycling. Recy-callTo show our commitment to recycling we have launched a recycling appeal for mobile phones and inkjet cartridges, where you can do the right thing and raise funds for the RSPB at the same time! Plastic fantastic!RSPB shops now offer a variety of wonderful gifts for sale, made from recycled materials. These include mouse mats, notebooks and clocks made from recycled computer circuit boards and recycled plastic.
RSPB action for water
The RSPB monitors its water use at its headquarters at The Lodge, Sandy, Bedfordshire (many of its other offices are shared tenancies and it is not possible to monitor in the same way). In 2003-04, the RSPB reduced its use at headquarters by 22% over the previous year. We will be trying to save even more. So far, we’ve achieved savings at UK headquarters by using two rainwater collection systems which supply water for flushing toilets, topping up ponds and watering gardens. Elsewhere around the UK, water efficiency measures, such as low-flush or dual-flush toilet cisterns, infra-red sensors on urinals, and spray or percussion taps are installed in our offices and visitor centres as part of an ongoing maintenance programme. We have a plan of action to ensure that all RSPB activities, buildings and reserves management are as water efficient as they practically can be. What can I do?By recycling your old mobile phones and inkjet cartridges you can help the environment twice over. A joint initiative between the RSPB and the specialist recycling company Redeem plc means that for every item you recycle, vital funds will be raised for the RSPB. Last modified: 20 May 2005 | Related websites |
Land Fill Site, Pettigo Plateau, Northern Ireland. - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 5715100-00009-009)
RSPB Mull of Oa nature reserve - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 2003-4725-009)
Children riding mountain bikes - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 8840700_00021_009)
Recycling bin - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 9001997-01673-009)
Solar panel being fitted to RSPB visitor centre - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com)