We care about the environment
- Where possible, we walk, cycle or use public transport to get to work
- All plastic, paper, cardboard, aluminum cans and glass, batteries and gas cylinders are collected and recycled.
- Food waste goes to feed some local chickens!
- We use local suppliers, where possible, in order to minimise CO2 emissions
- We use recycled paper for all our printing needs and recycle ink and toner cartridges.
- We are switching away from incandescent light bulbs to more efficient compact fluorescent and led type lighting.
- We have installed motion-sensitive lighting where appropriate to reduce energy wastage.
- All showers and taps are fitted with push buttons to reduce water wastage.
- The hostel is powered by Airtricity who supply green electricity from a range of wind farms.
- Solar panels are installed on the roof to reduce the amount of energy used to heat the water.
