What you need  15 minutes of everyone’s time. We know it’s difficult to get everyone together at the same time, but this presentation works better in groups and promotes group discussion and commitment from a team  Space to think without distraction (put a sign on the door saying ‘out of order’ if it stops others interrupting!)  A computer with screen large enough for group to see or a projector  Pens and scrap paper for individuals to complete game and make notes  Refreshments – good old cup of tea to relax the group and kick start discussion

Why - and what are the benefits?  Improved customer comfort  Reduced costs  Reduced maintenance  Environmental benefits

Fact

For all our futures!!

What are the key areas?  Energy  Water  Waste

Energy Quiz Q1: Your fridges & freezers… (a) Defrost them once a year; it doesn’t cost any more if it ices up (b) Defrost them regularly as icing up increases the running costs (c) allow it to ice up as much as possible as it will help to cool the food quicker Q2: A photocopier left on overnight… (a) wastes enough energy to make 5,300 A4 copies (b) wastes enough energy to make 150 A4 copies (c) doesn’t use energy if it’s not being used Q3: Leaving a TV on standby overnight… (a) does not use any electricity (b) uses just enough electricity to power the red light (c) uses as much electricity as four hours viewing time

Energy Quiz Q1: Your fridges & freezers… (a) Defrost them once a year; it doesn’t cost any more if it ices up (b) Defrost them regularly as icing up increases the running costs (c) allow it to ice up as much as possible as it will help to cool the food quicker Q2: A photocopier left on overnight… (a) wastes enough energy to make 5,300 A4 copies (b) wastes enough energy to make 150 A4 copies (c) doesn’t use energy if it’s not being used Q3: Leaving a TV on standby overnight… (a) does not use any electricity (b) uses just enough electricity to power the red light (c) uses as much electricity as four hours viewing time

Energy Quiz Q1: Your fridges & freezers… (a) Defrost them once a year; it doesn’t cost any more if it ices up (b) Defrost them regularly as icing up increases the running costs (c) allow it to ice up as much as possible as it will help to cool the food quicker Q2: A photocopier left on overnight… (a) wastes enough energy to make 5,300 A4 copies (b) wastes enough energy to make 150 A4 copies (c) doesn’t use energy if it’s not being used Q3: Leaving a TV on standby overnight… (a) does not use any electricity (b) uses just enough electricity to power the red light (c) uses as much electricity as four hours viewing time

Energy Quiz Q1: Your fridges & freezers… (a) Defrost them once a year; it doesn’t cost any more if it ices up (b) Defrost them regularly as icing up increases the running costs (c) allow it to ice up as much as possible as it will help to cool the food quicker Q2: A photocopier left on overnight… (a) wastes enough energy to make 5,300 A4 copies (b) wastes enough energy to make 150 A4 copies (c) doesn’t use energy if it’s not being used Q3: Leaving a TV on standby overnight… (a) does not use any electricity (b) uses just enough electricity to power the red light (c) uses as much electricity as four hours viewing time

Where does the energy go? Lighting Heating Appliances

Lighting  Only switch the lights on if you really need them.  Switch the lights off when you leave the room or area  Use ‘Switch off Standby’ room cards with lighting information for visitors - FREE from SWT

Heating  Make sure the heaters are not obstructed  Keep the windows and doors closed when the heating is on  Use the FREE room cards from SWT to give this message to your guests A typical window left open overnight in winter will waste enough energy to run a small car over 35 miles!!

Appliances  Don’t standby – switch off! and encourage staff and guests with the free ‘Switch off Standby’ room cards from SWT  Use the right size pan for the food and hob and use lids where possible  Defrost fridges and freezers regularly  Only run dishwashers, washing machine and tumble driers when full  Choose economy settings  Don’t use too much detergent

Put a plug in it “WHEN THE WELL IS DRY, WE ALL KNOW THE WORTH OF WATER” Benjamin Franklin

Water facts Drips & leaks: == 4 litres a day50 litres a day Running Taps== 150 litres per load50 litres in 5 minutes Beautiful gardens = 1000 litres/hour

Actions!  Report any dripping taps or overflowing cisterns immediately and make sure that maintenance gets them fixed!  Don’t leave the taps running unnecessarily while you clean the bathroom  Clean vegetables in a bowl of water rather than under running water  Fill jugs of table water and chill them in the fridge  Use full dishwashers, washing machine and tumble driers  Choose economy settings  Water the garden by hand, in the evening or early morning  Don’t leave hose pipes running unattended

Waste

Germany and Austria recycle 50% of their waste. In the UK households recycle… 12% of rubbish (Defra) We use 10 billion plastic carrier bags every year, enough......to carpet the entire planet every six months (Ergo) The UK produces enough rubbish every hour…...to fill the Albert Hall (Waste Watch) Every day in the UK we throw away... 9 million nappies Womens Environment Network

Germany and Austria recycle 50% of their waste. In the UK households recycle… 12% of rubbish (Defra) We use 10 billion plastic carrier bags every year, enough......to carpet the entire planet every six months (Ergo) The UK produces enough rubbish every hour…...to fill the Albert Hall (Waste Watch) Every day in the UK we throw away... 9 million nappies Womens Environment Network

Germany and Austria recycle 50% of their waste. In the UK households recycle… 12% of rubbish (Defra) We use 10 billion plastic carrier bags every year, enough......to carpet the entire planet every six months (Ergo) The UK produces enough rubbish every hour…...to fill the Albert Hall (Waste Watch) Every day in the UK we throw away... 9 million nappies Womens Environment Network

Germany and Austria recycle 50% of their waste. In the UK households recycle… 12% of rubbish (Defra) We use 10 billion plastic carrier bags every year, enough......to carpet the entire planet every six months (Ergo) The UK produces enough rubbish every hour…...to fill the Albert Hall (Waste Watch) Every day in the UK we throw away... 9 million nappies Womens Environment Network

Germany and Austria recycle 50% of their waste. In the UK households recycle… 12% of rubbish (Defra) We use 10 billion plastic carrier bags every year, enough......to carpet the entire planet every six months (Ergo) The UK produces enough rubbish every hour…...to fill the Albert Hall (Waste Watch) Every day in the UK we throw away... 9 million nappies Womens Environment Network

The Three R’s  Reduce  Reuse  Recycle

Actions Check before you chuck Compost what you can Don’t print what you don’t need to

Management We have already begun to make savings in our energy use by….