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will replace four in-efficient 2kw electric fan heaters. The tearooms bottled gas supply is due to
be replaced early in 2011 with a propane gas tank. This will require approx once/month fill up
instead of weekly delivery of bottles. It will also make a financial saving.
Peat Use
The only peat used is present in the hanging baskets that are brought in each year. These are
produced by the Green Spaces team and contain 25% peat reduced.
Waste & Recycling
The site has two waste bins for general waste which are emptied once/fortnight. The tearoom
produces the most waste in the form of cardboard which is recycled via a commercial recycling
bin, which is emptied as required. Previously a full set of recycling bins was located in the site
car park but these were removed when a new household waste recycling centre was opened in
Brampton. This has eliminated problems previously with rubbish and fly tipping in this area.
Food waste can not currently be composted due to the volume produced and associated
environmental health issues that are likely to arise from this.
Green waste where possible, is kept on site forming habitat piles in appropriate locations. Fallen
timber is cut up and used in the wood burning stove in the tearoom or smaller branches are
chipped and used as path surfacing in wet areas of the woodland. Occasional appropriate fallen
timber is used to make structures on site such as the memorial benches or by special permission
taken for use by local crafts people. General waste is not separated and recycled as this is mixed
with dog waste.
Tearoom Waste
Efforts have been made to reduce the amount of waste produced through taking consideration
over the products sold with in the tearoom and particularly the takeaway area. For example duck
food now uses recycled milk cartons rather than bought in bags. The ice cream supplier was
changed to a local supplier of scooped ice cream which has completely eliminated lolly wrapper
waste and lolly pop sticks. Only sweets without individually wrapped sweets are sold. For
example a pack of jelly tots would be preferred over a bag of wrapped toffees. The Councils
sustainable procurement policy guides on purchasing of low energy equipment. Consideration is
also given to using local suppliers and products to reduce food miles. Stock levels are kept as
low as possible to reduce wastage and the menu considers the volume of products needed to
support it.
Office Waste
Ink cartridges are recycled through the Councils internal scheme and paper is bought under the
councils system for bulk buying of recycled paper. Site electricity and water usage is monitored
by the council. Monitoring of this has led to decisions such as the changing from bottled gas to a
larger gas tank.
Under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 Enforcement officers from Carlisle
City Council can issue a minimum £50 fine to people who drop litter, fly-tip, spray graffiti, flypost,
distribute flyers or leaflets, or fail to clean up their dog’s mess.
Action
Carry out an energy audit
Install new energy efficient boiler in tearoom
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