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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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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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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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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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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


General Building

Reduce consumption

Optimise our large roof, for rainwater collection, for use in our toilets.


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


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.


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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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.


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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Marketing and Media


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


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


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Reduce consumption

Department codes will be added to the photocopier to monitor usage and help people

to adhere to targets of low paper wastage.


GraceActioned May

2013


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


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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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


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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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.


evidenceCost Will Actioned

September 2013

Reduce wastage.

Kitchen area: add a food waste bin & cooking oil waste point.


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.


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


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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.


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


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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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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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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


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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