In 2020 , SCRP committed itself to reviewing our progress against our Environmental Policy and publishing on our website. There is always more that we can do, but we have improved many of our internal processes to cut down on plastics, re-cycle office materials and implement guidance from CRN and others on drought resistant planting, water harvesting and using re-cycled materials for art projects or re-purposing existing art works. Connections have been made with Network Rail who have provided excellent speakers at steering groups on their work to create biodiversity along the rail network. This has resulted in local people supporting their work and help from Network rail on community projects, particularly at Robertsbridge. Our full report can be found in our Report Section here but few highlights are listed below:
- Recycled bee hive as a bug hotel (donated by The Bee Friendly Trust)
- Renovations of the building include retention of original doors/woodwork etc.
- Recycled wood planters created by Men in Sheds.
- Old planters renovated for reuse.
- Waiting room furnishings sourced from local hospice furniture restoration project.
- Men’s shed re-used materials for community garden.
- Remembrance Poppies made from recycled materials.
- Valentine’s Day Hearts made from re-cycled materials
- 100 pallets up-cycled into benches, tables and fencing. Volunteers used recycled materials and locally sourced drought resistant plants and peat free compost.
- Peat free compost, drought tolerant planting, encourage bee friendly wildflower planting and rewilding of areas for example in station car parks with reduce mowing
- Biodiversity and species advice taken from High Weald AONB, Sussex Wildlife Trust and ‘Wild about….’ Groups
- WI Jubilee Frieze re-purposed for floor vinyl.
