At The Howard Centre we know that small steps can have a positive impact on the environment around us. Here’s some of the steps we’ve taken to help do our bit.
Supporting Nature:
- Bird boxes have been installed around the outside of the centre to provide safe nesting sites for small birds.
- Two bee hives have been installed on the centre roof, and are now home to over 30,000 bees.
- Planting around the centre has been chosen to support pollinating insects, including the Howard Centre bees.
Waste Management:
- Zero waste from The Howard Centre ends up in landfill.
- We recycle on average 55% plastic and cardboard on site.
- In addition general waste collected from the Centre is secondary sorted with 20% recycled and 80% recovered for energy
- General waste is sorted by Veolia, our waste partners, with any non-recycle items being converted to fuel.
- Segregated bins have also been introduced in the mall for separate collection at source, with extra training provided to tenants to encourage high quality recycling.
Green Apple Award Winner:
The Howard Centre has won 5 Green Apple awards – the annual international campaign to recognise, reward and promote environmental best practice around the world.
The Green Travel Plan:
The Howard Centre has implemented a Green Travel Plan which consists of the following:
- Waterless Car Wash & Valet
Innovative UK pilot scheme that results in no foul water run off to the drainage system and is listed as a positive aspect on the Centre’s Aspects and Impacts Register - Cycle Restore Project
Promotes resource reuse by restoring unclaimed old and damaged bikes and providing these to worthy recipients in the UK and Africa. - Staff parking
Staff parking is restricted to tertiary bays to encourage car sharing
Power Perfector Energy Saving:
Power-Perfector uses voltage optimisation to regulate the voltage supply for site plant and equipment, thereby reducing unnecessary energy use.
LED Power Saving
LED lighting has been installed in the malls and car park areas.
