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As founders of Gloucestershire 10:10, it's no surprise that we are totally committed to creating a low carbon county.

We have conducted an extensive audit into our sustainability as a company, what we could improve and what needs revolutionising! It is an on-going process but we are already finding some great additional benefits:- cost reduction and team spirit.

Here are some of the things we are doing and planning:

Heath Avery’s Sustainable Commitment

• We recycle plastic, glass, cardboard, paper, ink cartridges and waste food is composted.
• We use recycled/sustainably sourced paper for photocopying and stationery; and minimise our use of paper.
• Our printers use vegetable-based dyes, chemical-free plates and alcohol-free presses.
  
• We use environmentally-friendly cleaning and washroom products.
• Lights use low energy bulbs and are switched off when not in use.
• We have a respectable carbon footprint for transport and travel – most staff regularly walk, cycle or use public transport to and from work.
• We actively lift-share where feasible for meetings.
• We constantly ask the question: do we need this or is there a more sustainable alternative?
• We have significantly reduced our brochure and stationery print including production of business cards on a need-only basis.
• We print and post very little. Hard copy invoices and statements are only sent where the client will not accept an e-invoice.
• We have purchased an eco-dishwasher to achieve one daily load of crockery to reduce daily water consumption.
• We ensure only necessary equipment is left on standby or on overnight.
• We ‘return to sender’ unwanted literature and magazines and ask to be removed from junk mailing lists.
• We take part in on-line seminars (webinars) as part of our CPD to reduce travelling.
• We use the air-conditioning only when necessary and have provided blinds to reduce solar gain.
• We have selected a responsible landlord who is committed to continually lowing the carbon of the offices and who is supplying appropriate recycling facilities.
• Additionally

• We advise clients on sustainability issues during the brief-taking and throughout the project.
• We specify sustainable products as first choice.

Action List

• Staff who regularly drive to work are encouraged to use alternative means (including car-sharing) or at least consider the CO2 output of their next vehicle.
• We will investigate home-working opportunities to reduce unnecessary travel for a percentage of the week.
• We are setting up a sustainable appraisal system for suppliers.
• We will achieve ISO 14001 in 2010.