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Norwich Arts CentreEnvironmental Policy 2017 - 2020
Including Environmental Policy 2013(Updated May 2015 / January 2017)
ContentsContents 2
N orwich Arts Centre 3
Environmental Policy 2017 - 2020 4
Environmental Policy Diagram 5
Action Plan 2017-2020 6
Appendix 11
Environmental Policy 2013 - 2016 12
Action Plan 2013 - 2016 13
Darkroom Chemicals: Environmental Toxicity 24
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Norwich Arts CentreNorwich Arts Centre is a small, independently run venue with charitable status (Charity No: 274803) situated close to the centre of Norwich. It is also an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation.
VisionStimulating audiences – nurturing creativity.
MissionNorwich Arts Centre provides a vibrant mix of cultural experiences. We nurture creativity and emerging talent across a range of art forms. We present a stimulating, imaginative programme to a diverse audience.
Firmly established in the heart of Norwich’s cultural community (based in a converted church built in 1349), NAC plays a key role in the delivery of a programme of live music, theatre, live art, comedy, live literature, exhibitions, new media and photography twinned with a commitment to creating opportunities for the development of new talent. Norwich Arts Centre is a partner in the annual Norwich Sound & Vision convention and manages Escalator Music on behalf of the Arts Council.
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Environmental Policy 2017 - 2020
To Deliver This Norwich Arts Centre Aims To:
Continue to reduce Norwich Arts Centre's resource consumption and pollution.
Continue to reduce Norwich Arts Centre's wastage; in terms of both landfill and recycling.
Actively promote recycling both internally and amongst its visiting artists, customers and suppliers
Integrate the consideration of environmental concerns and impacts into all decision making and activities
Norwich Arts Centre is committed to continuing the work started in 2008 with our Environmental Review Report by monitoring and improving our action plan.
Programme more shows with an environmental consensus.
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Environmental Policy Diagram
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Action Plan 2017-2020
Objective Action Measurement Financial Staff Timeframe
General Building
Reduce consumption
Install Solar Panels to use sunlight to power some of the buildings electricity, which will
reduce energy bills.Reduced energy bills
Est. £30,000(Funding is available)
Bradley Long term aim
Reduce pollution
Look at the chemicals and cleaning products used to clean and source alternatives, more
environmentally friendly and less toxic products.N/A Minimal/no cost Will End of 2017
Reduce consumption
Put Perspex on all single glazed windows to stop heat energy escaping. Reduced heating bill Est. £150 Bradley Action in
September 2017Reduce
consumptionIn the auditorium, install ceiling destratification
fan to reduce the wastage of heat energy Reduced heating bill Est. £500 Bradley Long term aim
Reduce consumption
Optimise our large roof, for rainwater collection, for use in our toilets.
1. Quote2. Installation of
rainwater harvesting3. Reduced water
Subject to quote and grant. Bradley
Quote and Installation long-
term aim.
Reduce consumption and reduce
pollution
Replace industrial boilers in the cellar with Gas Condensing Boiler, these can reduce carbon dioxide
emissions by 12% (0.7 tonnes) annual average emissions, and can reduce our heating bills by a third.
1. Quote.2. Installation of
boilers3. Gas bill evidence
Subject to quote and grant. Estimate of
£20,000Bradley End of 2017
Reduce Install more thermostats into the building; keep Reduced heating bill Cost £300 each Bradley December 2017
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Objective Action Measurement Financial Staff Timeframe
consumption heating on for longer and at lower temperature.
Increase awareness
Introduce green news and information to staff and public, through our website and internal
emails.
1. Collate news2. Publish No cost Kelly &
Grace End of 2017
Reduce CO2 Prioritise the use of electric cars when calling taxis for staff and artist transportation. Reduced CO2 usage Minimal Bradley On going –
Remind all staff
Reduce waste
All bathroom hygiene waste is turned into refuse derived fuel (RDF) rather than going to
Landfill. This is carried out by our suppliers, PHS (life cycle).
Reduced waste No cost Bradley May 2017
Marketing and Media
Reduce consumption
Department codes will be added to the photocopier to monitor usage and help people
to adhere to targets of low paper wastage.Paper bill evidence Saving Kelly &
Grace December 2017
Digital and IT
Reduce consumption
Encourage all staff to print double sided unless absolutely necessary. Paper bill decrease No cost Bradley By summer 2017
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Objective Action Measurement Financial Staff Timeframe
Reduce usage All computers to have default power saving setting and default to print double sided.
Reduced energy usage and paper
usageMinimal Bradley December 2017
Café Bar
Increase awareness
Introduce a green rider policy, all things to be environmentally friendly, locally sourced or low
carbon footprint.
1. Written into new artist contracts
2. ImplementationCost minimal Will / Ian End of 2015
Reduce consumption
Provide staff with reusable water bottles for them to fill up with tap water to reduce the
number of bottles being used. Also ask staff to use mugs rather than paper cups, when having
hot drinks.
Less water bottles and paper cups
being purchased and thrown away.
Est. £5 per water bottle
Est. £5 per mug
Bradley End of 2017
Reduce waste and
consumption
Install a water cooler into the dressing room to reuse the number of water bottles used and
thrown away.
Reduced water bottle usage and
money saving
Savings of £700+ per annum Lucy February 2017
Reduce pollution
Change alcohol suppliers to local Adnams, meaning a greater percentage of keg products are produced within a 40-mile radius, reducing carbon footprint. Ale barrels are 95% sourced
from within the same radius.
Reduced carbon footprint N/A Will Actioned in 2016
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Objective Action Measurement Financial Staff Timeframe
Front of House and Box Office
Increase awareness
All staff to add, “Please consider the environment before printing this email” to their email signature to remind the recipient not to
waste paper.
N/A No cost Lucy End of 2017
Reduce pollution
When sending out booking email/ticket reference, provide ticket holders with public
transport information to encourage them not to drive in.
N/A No cost Kelly/Grace By summer 2017
Reduce consumption
Update heating system to reduce the use of electrical blow heaters.
1. Quotes2. Installation/repair
as appropriateSubject to quote Bradley End of 2017
Technical Production
Reduce consumption Purchase all new LX stock that will be LED. Reduced energy bill Est £10,000 Alex Long term aim
Reduce consumption Replace all worker lights with LED lights. Reduced energy bill Est. _________ Alex Long term aim
Exhibitions/Programming
Reduce pollution
Aim to replace our standard white emulsion with environmentally friendly or reduced VOC
paints (such as Dulux Trade Ecosure).
1. Purchase after current stock has
been used
Cost £32 /5L(current cost
£15 /5L)Kelly October 2013
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Objective Action Measurement Financial Staff Timeframe
Raise Awareness
Programme/commission shows that are of an environmental awareness nature.
October 2016 – Lawrence Bradby: Peddled Powered Car Chase
June 2017 – The Handlebards: As You Like It
At least 1 show per year that has an environmental
subject
Pasco/Rosie/
Ian
ActionedOctober 2016
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Appendix Previous Reports
oEnvironmental Report 2013 – 2016 Environmental Policy Environmental Action Plan
Darkroom Chemicals: Environmental Toxicity
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Environmental Policy 2013 - 2016
Main ObjectiveThe Norwich Arts Centre aims to become a leader of sustainability in the multi-arts sector and to achieve a reduction of approximately 10% in carbon footprint over the next three years (2013 – 2016), from 7.5 tonnes Co2 to 6.75 tonnes Co2 p/a.
To Deliver This Norwich Arts Centre Aims To: Reduce Norwich Arts Centre's resource consumption and pollution.
Reduce Norwich Arts Centre's wastage; in terms of both landfill and recycling.
Increase awareness of green issues and sustainability amongst staff with regards to day-to-day procedures through appropriate signage.
Act as an ambassador amongst the local arts community to increase awareness of green policies through appropriate signage and online presence.
Norwich Arts Centre already actively encourages staff to travel to work via public transport, walking, or cycling (see Travel Plan appendix). This will continue and will branch into the wider community.
Norwich Arts Centre is committed to continuing the work started in 2008 with our Environmental Review Report (see appendix) by monitoring and improving our action plan
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Action Plan 2013 - 2016
Objective Action Measurement Financial Staff Timeframe
General Building
Reduce consumption
Optimise our large roof, for rainwater collection, for use in our toilets.
1. Quote.2. Installation of
rainwater harvesting3. Water bill
evidence
Subject to quote and grant. Bradley
Quote: end 2015Installation long-
term aim.
Reduce consumption
Concussive Taps fitted throughout entire building, to reduce the amount of water that we
use.
1. Installation2. Water bill
evidenceCost £1000.00 Bradley Half by end 2013,
remaining 2015/6
Reduce consumption and reduce
pollution
Replace industrial boilers in the cellar with Gas Condensing Boiler, these can reduce carbon dioxide
emissions by 12% (0.7 tonnes) annual average emissions, and can reduce our heating bills by a third.
1. Quote.2. Installation of
boilers3. Gas bill evidence
Subject to quote and grant. Estimate of
£20,000Bradley Long-term aim.
Reduce consumption
Replace pathway lights with L.E.D bulbs, in addition to floodlights and all other internal
fittings.
1. Installation2. Electricity bill
evidence Cost £600 - £1200 Bradley End 2014
Reduce wastage
Insulate loft with lagging, windows sealed to reduce the amount of heat lost, and thus save
money.
1. Installation2. Gas/electricity bill
evidence
Cost £300.00Or possible Grant Bradley September 2015
Reduce Install more thermostats into the building; keep Actioned Cost £200.00 Bradley One Actioned
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Objective Action Measurement Financial Staff Timeframe
consumption heating on for longer and at lower temperature. April 2013, the other 2015/6
Reduce consumption
Motion sensors installed in offices, stairways and corridors to reduce the amount of
electricity being used.
1. Installation2. Electricity bill
evidenceCost £200.00 Bradley
Half done by 2014 the rest done in 2016.
Reduce consumption and reduce
wastage
Heaters and air-conditioned units to be serviced more frequently to optimise performance and
reducing energy costs.Actioned Cost £500.00 Bradley Actioned April
2013
Reduce wastage
Recycling bins installed in the bar/kitchen, all other bins to be removed so that less waste is
sent to landfill.
1. Installation2. Waste bill
evidence
Saving £2000.00 P.A
Bradley/Will
Actioned September 2013
Increase awareness,
reduce wastage
All staff will be encouraged to use the food waste bins that will be added to the new
composting facilities.
1. Waste bill evidence No cost All staff Actioned
September 2013
Increase awareness
Introduce green news and information to staff and public, through our website and internal
emails.
1. Collate news2. Publish No cost Kelly &
Grace Actioned 2013
Reduce CO2 Prioritise the use of electric cars when calling Taxi for staff and artist transportation. Minimal Bradley Actioned 2014
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Objective Action Measurement Financial Staff Timeframe
Marketing and Media
Reduce consumption and reduce
wastage
Reduction in paper usage for posters and flyers where possible. The reverse side of any such
materials should be used for notes and messages before being recycled.
1. Paper bill evidence Saving Kelly &
GraceIntroduced March
2013
Reduce wastage
Staff will be extra vigilant in proofing designs before printing large quantities.
1. Paper bill/printer bill evidence Saving Kelly &
GraceIntroduced March
2013
Reduce wastage
Reduction in the amount of paper based promo materials requested from agents (posters and
flyers) that usually end up going straight into the recycling bin.
1. Recycling bill evidence Saving
Ian/Jenny/Kelly
Introduced March 2013
Reduce consumption
The quantities of brochures that are printed via Micropress will be assessed via customer survey.
1. Research2. Implement
changes as appropriate
Cost TBC Kelly & Grace
The Audience Agency will begin Audience Focus research with us
in July 2013
Reduce consumption
The use of online resources (NAC website, YouTube, Vimeo etc.) and social media sites
(Facebook, Twitter etc.) will be prioritised for NAC event promotion over printed materials.
1. Print bill evidence Saving Kelly & Grace
Introduced March 2013
Reduce consumption
Staff will encourage customers to opt for digital marketing via e-newsletters and downloadable
PDF brochures instead of printed versions.
1. Monitor subscriber numbers2. Print bill evidence
Saving Kelly & Grace
Introduced March 2013
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Objective Action Measurement Financial Staff Timeframe
Reduce consumption
Department codes will be added to the photocopier to monitor usage and help people
to adhere to targets of low paper wastage.
1. Paper bill evidence Saving Kelly &
GraceActioned May
2013
Reduce consumption and reduce
wastage
All computers and electronic equipment such as printers and scanners will be turned off
completely when not in use.
1. Electricity bill evidence Saving All staff Introduced March
2013
Reduce consumption and reduce
wastage
All heaters and air conditioning units will be turned off when not in use.
1. Electricity bill evidence Saving All staff Introduced March
2013
Reduce consumption
Consumables purchased via Ian Smith Stationers will be monitored and greener alternatives
(eg.no staple staplers) will be chosen.
1. Monitor purchases (ongoing) Cost Minimal Bradley Introduced March
2013
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Objective Action Measurement Financial Staff Timeframe
Digital and IT
Reduce consumption,
reduce wastage, increase
awareness
Increase staff awareness concerning powering down computers, printers and other digital
equipment.
1. Install signage2. Electricity bill
evidenceSaving Bradley
/James September 2013
Reduce consumption and reduce
wastage
Review power saving policies on all office computers.
1. Conduct review2. Implement
changesSaving James Actioned
September 2013
Reduce consumption,
reduce wastage, increase
awareness
Staff training in the use of electronic documents for planning and communication.
1. Training sessions2. Monitor behavior
(ongoing)Saving James
/Bradley Summer 2015
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Objective Action Measurement Financial Staff Timeframe
Bar
Reduce wastage.
Reduce amount of landfill waste that we generate by replacing takeout coffee cups,
napkins, Straws, blue roll, J-cloths, cutlery & sandwich bags with Vegware products. ALL these can then be treated as food waste.
1. Quotes2. Replace where
possible3. Waste bill
evidence
Subject to quote. Will Actioned September 2014
Increase awareness,
reduce pollution.
Aim to increase the number of locally sourced products.
1. Identify alternatives
2. Replace where possible (ongoing)
Saving Will Actioned September 2013
Reduce wastage.
Apply for a license to use glass in the auditorium during appropriate events to decrease usage of
plastic events.Actioned Saving Bradley Actioned April
2013
Reduce wastage. Bar area: add a food waste bin.
1. Installation2. Waste bill
evidenceCost Will Actioned
September 2013
Reduce wastage.
Kitchen area: add a food waste bin & cooking oil waste point.
1. Installation2. Waste bill
evidenceN/A Will Actioned
September 2013
Reduce wastage increase
awareness.
NAC entrance - recycle point at FOH. (These would also make a great 'green' impression as
soon as people enter the building).
1. Source bins.2. Installation3. Waste bill
evidence
Provided FOC by Veolia Waste Bradley Actioned
September 2013
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Reduce wastage
Remove bins from hall - no one uses them during a gig and the recyclable waste is then
landfilled.
1. Installation2. Waste bill
evidenceN/A Will September 2013
Reduce consumption,
and raise awareness.
Introduce reinforced plastic drinking vessel. 1. Introduce plastics and design signs
Saving
£2000 P.A
Will / Bradley September 2013
Increase awareness
Introduce a green rider policy, all things to be environmentally friendly, locally sourced or low
carbon footprint.
1. Written into new artist contracts
2. ImplementationCost minimal Will/ Ian End of 2015
Objective Action Measurement Financial Staff Timeframe
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Front of House and Box Office
Reduce consumption,
reduce wastage, and
raise awareness.
Reduce the number of tickets printed by using online e-ticketing.
1. Monitor customer take-up (ongoing) Cost Kelly &
GraceIntroduced in March 2013
Reduce wastage, and
raise awareness.
Reduce the number of e-ticket print outs by requesting that customers note down reference
numbers.
1. Monitor customer take-up (ongoing) No cost Kelly &
GraceIntroduced in
May 2013
Reduce consumption,
and raise awareness.
Reduce paper mail outs for workshops and courses by sending e-mail confirmation.
1. Paper bill evidence Saving Kelly &
GraceIntroduced in
May 2013
Reduce consumption,
and reduce wastage
All computers and electronic equipment such as ticket printers, heating and lighting will be
turned off completely when not in use.
1. Electricity bill evidence Saving All staff Introduced in
March 2013
Reduce consumption
Update heating system to reduce the use of electrical blow heaters.
1. Quotes2. Installation/repair
as appropriateSubject to quote Bradley
Quotes by September 2014
Installation by December 2014
Objective Action Measurement Financial Staff Timeframe
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Technical Production
Reduce consumption,
and reduce wastage
Reduce paper usage by digitising technical specification sheets rather than printing.
1. Devise electronic bookings sheet2. Implement3. Paper bill
evidence
Saving Ian/Rosie
September 2013(sheet devised by
July 2013)
Reduce consumption,
and reduce wastage
Actively avoid the use of non-rechargeable batteries in technical equipment unless
absolutely necessary.
1. Identify suitable equipment2. Purchase
rechargeable battery
Saving Rosie March 2015
Reduce wastage/reduce
pollution
We will acquire a battery recycle bin for both staff and public use. 1. Monitor use No cost Bradley Introduced March
2013
Reduce consumption.
Lights will not be turned on in the auditorium before 4pm unless there is an event on that
requires show lighting.
1. Electricity bill evidence Saving Bradley Introduced March
2013
Reduce consumption
Save on energy and electricity by opening up the church windows in order to let natural light in
therefore making redundant the need for lights being turned on in the hall for events that don’t
require show lighting.
1. Quotes and design
2. Installation
£2000.00 per window. Bradley
Quotes by end 2013
Long term aim
Reduce consumption Purchase all new LX stock that will be LED. 1. Quotes and
design Est £10,000 Rosie Long term aim
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Objective Action Measurement Financial Staff Timeframe
Exhibitions
Reduce consumption,
reduce wastage, and
reduce pollution.
Ensure that any timber we purchase comes only from managed woodland or other sustainable
sources, and re-use timber where at all possible.
1. Monitor new purchases Cost neutral Holly Introduced
January 2013
Reduce consumption, wastage, and
pollution.
Minimise waste created by the exhibitions programme by re-using materials where
possible, and recycling waste materials. Old unusable paints will be responsibly disposed of
at the local recycling centre.
1. Monitor new purchases Est £30 p/a. Holly Introduced
January 2013
Reduce consumption,
and reduce wastage
Packaging such as bubble wrap will be re-used. Actioned
Save on costs of purchasing new
packaging. Estimate £20 per
year.
Holly Introduced January 2013
Reduce consumption
Monitor energy consumption, and endeavor to reduce this where possible. Lighting of the
exhibition space currently uses a mixture of low energy and standard light bulbs.
1. Quotes for more efficient systems2. Replace other
bulbs where possible
Subject to quotes.
Bradley/Holly End 2013
Reduce Aim to replace our standard white emulsion 1. Purchase after Cost £32 /5L Holly October 2013
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Objective Action Measurement Financial Staff Timeframe
pollution with environmentally friendly or reduced VOC paints (such as Dulux Trade Ecosure).
current stock has been used
(current cost £15 /5L)
Reduce consumption
Replace all exhibition posters with 100% recycled paper. Actioned Cost neutral Holly Introduced June
2013
Objective Action Measurement Financial Staff Timeframe
Darkroom
Reduce pollution
Ensure that undiluted darkroom chemicals are disposed of responsibly, by taking them to the
local recycling centre (Mile Cross). See appendix “Darkroom Chemicals Environmental Toxicity”
for information on diluted chemicals.
1. Ongoing safe disposal No cost Holly Introduced 2010
Reduce consumption
All darkroom users are instructed to turn off electrical equipment when not in use.
1. Delivered in inductions and on
signageNo cost Holly Introduced 2010
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Darkroom Chemicals: Environmental ToxicitySilverSilver halide salts are contained in all conventional photographic materials as the active components of the photosensitive system, and the image in B&W images is also composed of silver. Silver is present in small amounts in used developer and in moderate quantities (3 - 8 g/litre) in used fixer. Therefore some silver gets into the waste from the wash after fixing. Silver from a photographic process leaves the system as a practically non-toxic complex with thiosulphate. The binding of silver to thiosulphate is extremely strong and prevents the release of free silver ions (the toxic form of silver); silver thiosulphate is rapidly transformed in waste water treatment plants into non-toxic silver sulphide. Silver sulphide is very stable and insoluble, so it will not change further and precipitates as sludge.
HydroquinoneHydroquinone is the main active ingredient in most black and white developer solutions. In high concentrations it is dangerous for the environment, and most developers are therefore described as “Very toxic to aquatic organisms” or (following the CLP Regulation) “Very toxic to aquatic life.” It is important to recognise that the above classification applies to the fresh concentrated developer as supplied: once the developer has been made up and used, its hydroquinone level will be very low. In most cases hydroquinone levels are already below the detection limit at the entrance to the water purification plant, and any residual hydroquinone will be easily handled by the plant.
AmmoniaRapid fixers contain ammonium thiosulphate. As the name implies, this a source of ammonium ion. Ammonium ion enters natural waterways by the ton from farming and domestic waste water, (these account for over 80% of the nitrogen added to the environment). It is not toxic and functions as a fertiliser, leading to algae growth in lakes and rivers. However this is an unwanted effect which makes the control of ammonia an environmental concern. Ammonium ion is biodegradable, so if wash water from your processor is delivered to a modern water treatment plant, it will be fully broken down to nitrate and then to nitrogen.
Source: http://www.ilfordphoto.com/healthandsafety/page.asp?n=163#Environmental%20Toxicity (22/05/2013)
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