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The award winning conservation charity dedicated to the regeneration and restoration of the Caledonian Forest in the Highlands of Scotland  

Trees for Life environmental policy

We are committed to:

  • Using energy efficient lighting in our Head office and Field base.
  • Using recycled paper, double-sided printing, reusing envelopes.
  • Reducing waste generated in the office.
  • Composting our teabags.
  • Ensuring as much office waste as possible is recycled.
  • Switching off office equipment overnight or when not in use.
  • Using bio-fuel in out minibus when it becomes feasible
  • All our printed paper; including the newsletter, leaflets and posters; is printed on recycled paper with vegetable oil based inks.

Additionally,

  • Our field base was renovated to an eco-specification.
  • Our van now runs on LPG.
  • The electricity in our Head office comes from wind energy.
  • The electricity in our field base comes from hydropower.
  • Most of our staff cycle to work, and we participate in the Cycle Scheme (www.cyclescheme.co.uk)

 

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Created: 31 May 2007

Last updated: 30 May 2007

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