What we do so far at Hallsannery:

Supplies
 

Local produce is used wherever possible.

The policy of the Centre is to avoid the use of GM foods.

We use our own beef, lamb and pork and grow a range of salad crops, soft fruit and vegetables for use in the Centre.

Recycling
The Centre recycles drinks cans, food cans, plastics and paper and composts vegetable waste where appropriate. Recycling bins are placed at strategic locations in the Centre.

Lighting :
Low energy light bulbs are used throughout the Centre and associated buildings.  Electricity supplies are on an EDF Green tariff sourced from renewables.

Centre Grounds :
The grounds are managed sensitively to enhance their conservation and landscape value. Some of the estate is managed under the DEFRA Countryside Stewardship scheme. This year we have been awarded County Wildlife status.

hedge bank restoration - North Devon Coast and Countryside Service course at Hallsannery

Light tubes

Light tubes which bring light through mirrored tubes to potentially dark corridors and kitchen areas have been installed in several areas in adjacent buildings

Solar hot water
One of the staff houses to the rear of the main building has solar hot water linked to a woodburning Rayburn.

Insulation
The Centre is  maximising loft insulation and installing secondary double glazing where possible in the main house. The original wooden internal shutters are closed at night to retain heat.

Water Use
The Centre is reducing water use where possible. We have installed   IFO 'Airflush' waterless urinals in the male washrooms.

Gardens and polytunnels are watered using rain water ( 3x 1000litre IBC containers collect rainwater) or well water.

Field site use
The Centre attempts to minimise its impact on the local environment by using sensitively e.g. by rotating use of educational field sites to avoid excess trampling, leaving no litter.