1. The Green Charter: Transport
Walk or cycle whenever possible
Staff members can avail of the cycle-to-work scheme
Carpool with others who may be travelling from the same area, where possible. Join GMIT Mayo Campus Car Pooling Forum
Use video-conferencing whenever possible
November 2015

2. Green Charter: Litter and Waste
Print PowerPoints in hand-out form (6 slides per page)
How to print in Draft Guidelines, recto verso printing
Print and photocopy in two-sided mode/back to back
Think before you print
Recycling on campus: plastic, paper, aluminium cans, ink cartridges, mobile phones, postage stamps, food, batteries. Plus new WEEE centre near library.
Bring your own mugs or use canteen mugs to buy drinks in canteen
Put litter (including cig butts) in the correct waste bins
Free cycling
November 2015

3. The Green Charter: Water
Try to reduce water consumption where possible by only boiling as much water as needed in the kettle
Be aware of the dual flush capabilities of toilets in the nursing wing
Use FREE filtered water (reverse osmosis) in canteen, area 15, staffroom & nursing foyer instead of buying bottled water
Any dripping taps, leaking pipes, broken toilets should be reported to reception
November 2015

4. The Green Charter: Energy
Switch off lights when leaving a room (office or classroom)
Reduce energy consumption wherever possible
Power down office computers, printers etc. each evening, at weekends, and particularly before academic holidays.
PC Remote Shutdown is installed in all labs
Encourage more energy efficient lighting
November 2015

5. The Green Charter: Biodiversity
Reduce or cease the use of pesticides and herbicides in the campus grounds
Where a herbicide has to be used promote the use of an organic one
Maintain the Courtyard Garden using organic principles
Expand and enhance the Woodland Trail
Plant more native trees and flowers
Enhance the provision of insect beneficial pollinator plants
Support the National Biodiversity Data Centre
Whenever possible choose healthy, local & sustainably produced food
Use products from companies that value the environment
Support ethical farming
Apply for Fairtrade Status
November 2015