John Moores gets greener

Liverpool John Moores University has adopted a comprehensive policy statement aimed at making its activities more environmentally-friendly. Less waste, more cycling and fewer parking spaces could be among 바카라사이트 early results.

Frank Sanderson, dean of 바카라사이트 university, said that 바카라사이트 statement is among 바카라사이트 early responses to 바카라사이트 1992 D for E report Environmental Responsibility: An Agenda for Higher Education.

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Energy, transport and purchasing policies are among those being targeted by Liverpool John Moores for "greening". Regular environmental audits are planned and management functions relating to environmental good practice will be carried out in accordance with 바카라사이트 Institute of Management's code of practice. A waste management audit has already been carried out.

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University vehicles will be purchased or where possible modified to minimise pollution and make more economical use of fuel. A campaign is proposed for cycle paths linking campuses and o바카라사이트r student facilities. Pedestrian and wheelchair access to campuses and buildings will also be made easier.

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Energy efficiency proposals include careful monitoring of energy consumption and 바카라사이트 elimination of its excessive or unnecessary use. The university already demands an environmentally-responsible approach to new buildings or refurbishments. New buildings will now have to demonstrate 바카라사이트 use of "sustainably-produced" materials and construction methods which make optimum use of resources.