YMCA Perth Sustainability Officer Jenny Newman joined Kate and Rachel in the Studio for a chat about the Y's new environmental initiatives!
During 2008, the YMCA Perth’s environmental initiatives, with direction from the Board, have achieved:
- 100% reduction in greenhouse gases (GHG) from electricity consumption at YMCA Perth head office. This initiative is saving approximately 38 tonnes of GHG per annum and has reduced head office's total emissions by 53%.
- 100% reduction in GHG emissions from electricity use at our seven childcare centres, saving 60 tonnes of GHG per annum. This initiative has reduced total emissions from the child care centres by 31%.
- 21% reduction in electricity consumption at head office through a range of targeted energy efficiency actions. Initiatives included:
reducing by half artificial lighting load;
introduction of energy efficient globes where possible;
installing timers on all hard plumbed hot water urns; and
reduced air-conditioning use by minimising running times and using optimal temperature settings.
For 2009 Jenny has implemented a Waste Wise Grant which has seen over 15 worm farms be installed in Childcare centres across the Perth Metro area.
Stay tuned for more green updates from the Y!
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