Sustainability

We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint

Don't let a good thing go to waste

• We recycle paper, card, glass, tins and plastic 
• We use recycled plates, cutlery and cups made from natural material in our café. They're strong, sustainable and good for the planet
• Leftover food from the café will be available to purchase via the ‘Too Good To Go' scheme to minimise waste

We're Fuming About Fumes

• Staff are invited to join Darlington Borough Council's ‘Arriva employee travel club’ or 'cycle to work' scheme
• Hybrid working minimises unnecessary car journeys into the office
• Staff can lease electric cars through the NHS Fleet Solutions
• We're installing the latest energy efficient heating and water systems
• We use local companies and locally-sourced materials whenever we can

Local Motive

• We use local suppliers to reduce mileage

Light Touch

• The lights in the toilets, offices and staff areas use sensors so they only come on when these areas are in use

Less Paper

• We do digital whenever we can - if you'd like to sign up to our mailing list please use the sign up function at the bottom of this page
• Staff only print documents when absolutely necessary
• For our printed marketing materials, we use paper and ink from sustainable sources

Community Garden

• A volunteer-run allotment-style community garden will open in 2025