Sustainability at Department of Education

Haven't heard anything about it

I'm not specifically aware of any environmental commitments. I've been working with the other grads to institute bottle/can recycling bins as part of our fundraising efforts.

There could be a better recycling initiative for refundable cans on site.

No idea what the department is doing, if there are any initiatives then they likely aren't very visible

I think they could probably do a little more.

Our building has a high efficiency rating and comprehensive recycling facilities.

Have not heard much about this area so perhaps not as much as it could/should be doing.

There are solar panels, and promoting the low usage of paper, but there are people still using tons of paper.

I'm not sure about specific initiatives but lights automatically turn off and the building is quite new so I think it's quite energy efficient.

There is advertisements and events about reducing carbon footprint

We have 'living walls' of plants, numerous planters around the floors and motion-sensor lighting. We also have three types of garbage/recycling bins, as well as blinds on windows that can reduce heat absorption/loss. That said, the modern office has a huge reliance on high electricity consumption, with computers, lights, screens, fridges and other electrical appliances.

Three different bins (recycling, compost and waste) some people still put things in the wrong ones but they each do go to different areas (not all put in the one waste bag). motion sensor lighting and the majority of people I work with have keep cups for coffee. I would love to see more green initiatives in the future.

there are plants inside the building

- Many computers are equipped with 'green' energy use trackers. - Lights in some rooms are sensor-based (turn off when no one's inside).

There are reminders on the computer to save energy during lunch time and end of the day by switching off the computer

The computers notify us if we've left it on for too long and how much energy it's used as a result.

No chemicals used in entire building. Green initiatives highly regarded.

Electronic filing system cuts down on paper usage. Bio waste bins, recyclable bins and normal waste bins are all present.

My computer keeps reminding me to turn it off. But, in all seriousness, the bins are all separated into three sections: organic recycling, general recycling and general waste.