Environment    
The Cavan Centre has a Sustainable Development Policy. 
We aim to adhere to this policy by:

Efficiently Managing Energy Usage

• Reducing the use of non-renewable fuels where possible.
• Constantly and consistently monitoring use of utilities and fuel, while evaluating our historical and current energy usage.
• Incorporating the use of renewable fuel sources where possible.
• Reducing the use of mains water by incorporating rain water harvesting and reduction devices.          

Transport

• Monitoring and evaluating our historical and current transport usage.
• Regular care and maintenance of transport.
• Promoting alternative methods (car pooling, bikes, walking etc.)              
  

Non-Renewable Resources

•  Integrating waste management initiatives with current/on-going work practices.
• Giving consideration to ethical purchasing.
• Buying locally and from renewable resources where possible.
• Make continual and consistent effort to reduce paper usage. 
• Continuing to grow and supply our own food to staff and visitors and use this and it’s by-products as an educational tool for all.  
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Waste Management

• Constantly and consistently reducing waste materials going to landfill where possible.
• Recycling materials through use of outside agencies where appropriate.  
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Quality Of Life

• Promoting a healthy physical and emotional lifestyle to staff, visitors and volunteers through activities, food, sports etc. 
• Supporting staff and visitors by creating a healthy working environment. 
• Promoting personal development. 
• Incorporating initiatives, where possible, which reduce our carbon footprint.
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Habitats & Wildlife

• To improve the habitats of local species and educate visitors of the wildlife which is present in our local environment. 
• Actively encourage links with the local community to incorporate local heritage and cultural resources.