ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY POLICY

1 in 4 Revolutionaries are a peer led, constituted community group, promoting mental health and wellbeing in Lincolnshire and Newark. We aim to do this in an environmentally sustainable way. We recognise that promoting lots of different community groups can generate lots of printed literature and have a significant environmental impact.

1 in 4 Revolutionaries will aim to best promote environmentally sustainable behaviours and understanding in all areas of operation.

1 in 4 Revolutionaries will achieve this by; -

EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

Learning about sustainable materials to produce limited literature. Keeping up to date with new research and developments in this area of sustainability, climate change and human impact. Passing on that knowledge to the users of 1 in 4 Revolutionaries’ group members and the wider population.

BEHAVIOURS, MATERIAL USE AND PURCHASING - Sourcing sustainable materials in every area of business. Recycling and repurposing any materials as and when appropriate.

PROMOTION - Use NFC Technology to reduce the amount of business cards needed. Use QR codes and Index cards to promote different organisations. To use ethically sourced and environmentally sustainable materials in any promotional materials

WASTE DISPOSAL - Separating paper waste, so that it can be disposed of correctly to be recycled.

TRANSPORT - Avoid excess travel to and from places individually, share transport where possible or use local public transport links. Purchase from the UK to reduce carbon footprint of goods bought. Supporting local economy and communities.

PRINCIPLE STATEMENT

“At the heart of our group is the ethos of promoting mental health and wellbeing in an ethical and sustainable manner to help secure our future for tomorrow and future generations”.

This Policy Was adopted by 1 in 4 Revolutionaries on 01.02.2024. The policy is due to be revised every two years.