Recycle paper, tapes, DVD’s, cans and plastic. Reduce and use recycled/FSC paper, source local food and reduce packaging.

  • Recycle paper, cardboard, plastic, cans, toner cartridges, electronic waste, and batteries and ensure a responsible supplier collects and treats all these items in an environmentally sustainable manner.
  • Use rechargeable batteries and recycle old batteries.
  • Donate old office equipment/furniture to local schools or nonprofit making organisations.
  • Ensure recycling bins near areas are well labelled and are located near areas where people eat and drink.
  • Wherever possible print scripts and other documentation double sided and two sheets to a page.
  • Use mugs, travel mugs and reusable water bottles to minimise use of disposable cups and bottles.
  • Wherever possible, use reusable containers rather than take-away cartons.
  • Provide training/communication on recycling practices for staff, artists and/or audience members.
  • Remove under desk general waste bins and replace with recycling bins.
  • Install rainwater recycling wherever possible.

WASTE AND RECYCLING DIRECTORY
Please note that we are not endorsing, favouring or recommending these companies but are providing them for your information only.  You should investigate each company’s environmental policy and practices before engaging their services.  Please send any suggestions for additions or deletions to this list to greenupdates@bskyb.com

ENVIROWISE (all waste issues)
WASTE RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME (WRAP – recycling and SME focus)
CHILDREN’S SCRAPSTORE
RECYCLE NOW
THE RECYCLING PEOPLE
OFFICE GREEN
COMPUTER AID
DIGITAL LINKS
PAPER ROUND
FREECYCLE

LOCAL AUTHORITIES – for information on recycling in your local area.

COMPOSTING  – a community composting scheme run from a Hackney estate who are very good and are starting to collect Compost from offices in the City

CATERING

  • Purchase local, seasonal and/or organic produce and other products for catering, location caterers and kitchens.
  • Use non-toxic, environmentally friendly cleaning products.
  • Ensure dishware and utensils are reusable to minimise use of disposable items.  Avoid using plastic or Styrofoam plates, cups, utensils and take-out containers. If this is not possible use products made of recyclable materials.
  • Use water coolers instead of bottled water. Give cast and crew members their own personal water bottles and encourage their use.
  • Turn off coffee makers and other electrical items when not in use and at the end of the day.
  • Buy supplies from vendors in bulk to avoid waste.
  • Avoid purchasing over-packaged products.
  • Buy fair trade, organic coffee and tea and use reusable unbleached, chlorine-free coffee filters.
  • Compost food scraps and organic materials if possible.
  • For shopping, use reusable bags instead of using plastic bags.
  • Snip any plastic six-pack rings, which can endanger ocean birds and sea life.


CATERING DIRECTORY
Please note that we are not endorsing, favouring or recommending these companies but are providing them for your information only.  You should investigate each company’s environmental policy and practices before engaging their services.  Please send any suggestions for additions or deletions to this list to greenupdates@bskyb.com

FULWELL MILL
PREMCREST
TRAIDCRAFT
DIVINE CHOCOLATE
SALTASUSTAINABLE
BE UNPACKAGED
ABEL & COLE
SUMA
COMMUNITY FOODS
ONE WATER
FRANK
THIRSTY PLANET
BELU