Eco Centre Information

Here at Plas Gwynant we have just gained our "Eco Centre" status. This has involved a number of initiatives, including to ensure that our own practices are environmentally sound, and also encouraging students to adopt good environmental practice both at the centre and back at home. We foster awareness among students, staff and visitors of the following statement:

Plas Gwynant Outdoor Education Centre uses the outdoors for adventure and enjoyment. We want to look after the environment, both locally and the wider global environment to create a sustainable future. We can only do this by involving all of our staff and our visitors.

      We aim to:

•     Have a litter free centre, both indoors and outdoors in the grounds and on activities. We pick up litter when we see it even if it isn’t ours. All waste such as paper, cans, glass, batteries will be recycled and green waste composted for use in the garden.

•     Reduce the amount of energy we use by turning off lights in our bedrooms, public rooms and stores. We will monitor the amount of electricity we use to see much we save.

•     Use local spring water for showering, washing, and toilets. We will also reduce our water consumption by using rainwater for washing equipment and not leaving taps running, when we clean our teeth or cleaning things.

•     Work to look after our beautiful, natural surroundings by leaving no trace of us being there on our activities. We will clear invasive species and encourage wildlife in the surrounding area by feeding the birds, providing bird boxes and encouraging different habitats for other wildlife.

•     Provide fresh wholesome food from, where possible, locally sourced ingredients. We will try and cut down on wasted food, and try to eat new and healthy options.

•     Involve all our visitors in this sustainable development. Share our ideas with everyone so that they can share them with others.

We are also a provider of the John Muir Award - click on the logo for more information.