Holmer Green Baptist Church
Environmental Policy
In order to work out our faith and fulfil our responsibility for the stewardship of God's creation,
we commit ourselves to the following actions.
Awareness and Commitment
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to encourage HGBC in all our activities to comply with all relevant environmental recommendations for good practice
Energy and Water
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to ensure energy is used efficiently and wherever possible reduce its use
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to encourage the increased use of renewable energy
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to use water efficiently and with care
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to avoid pollutants entering the drainage system
Waste
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to reduce the production of material waste including unnecessary packaging
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to encourage re-use, repair and recycling of materials including organic waste
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to dispose of waste in a safe and responsible way
Materials and Resources
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to buy products which are made in accordance with the principle of using material in a sustainable way and to use locally-made goods as far as this is possible and practicable
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to buy products from sources that adhere to principles of fair trade with those within poorer countries
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to take into account the lifetime costs of materials when repairing, altering or rebuilding premises
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to maximise the proportion of paper used from sustainable sources and recycled materials
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to offer electronic communication as an alternative to paper for those who are suitably equipped
Natural and Built Environment
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to take appropriate opportunities to conserve and enhance the natural and built environment
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to engage with local planning developments where these affect the environment
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to encourage the renewal and enhancement of the local environment
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to be sensitive to the impact of church activities on the local environment
Travel
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to make every effort to reduce air pollution and energy consumption resulting from the use of the car by avoidance of unnecessary travel and the use of energy-efficient vehicles
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to explore undertaking the work of the denomination and local church in ways which reduce the need for travel particularly by car and encourage the use of public transport
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to share car transport wherever possible.