We find that the latest technology can be central to the Using Less Stuff programme. However, it does need to be the correct technology and every situation is different. Please find below some general information to help you but if you would like to know which is the best technology for you and to discuss costs, finance options and payback time please contact us directly.
LED Lighting Advantages
The latest technology in LED lighting has made it economically viable as costs are coming down and light intensity and colour rendering has improved considerably. LED lighting will save your organisation money – up to 80% – as well as help reduce maintenance costs and your carbon footprint.
Read more about the advantages of installing LED lighting
ULS Methods: Heat Pumps
Air Source Heat Pumps
Air source heat pumps are more efficient than oil, gas, and electric resistance heating in mild climates but they are less efficient than ground source heat pumps because a ground source heat pump draws energy from the ground which is warmer than the external air in winter. However, air source [...]
Ground source heat pumps
Ground source heat pumps for business & commercial use Ground source heat pumps can generate heat & hot water for businesses. The sun transfers a substantial amount of heat energy into the ground. Ground source heat pumps use pipes, buried in the ground, to absorb this heat. It circulates a [...]
What are Water Source Heat Pumps?
Water source heat pumps work on a similar principle to both air source and ground source heat pumps. Instead of taking advantage of the heat in the air or the ground, they take advantage of the relatively consistent temperatures found in a body of water. A series of flexible pipework [...]
ULS Methods: Energy
Using Less Stuff (Energy 1)
Using Less Methods: Energy 1 Simple methods of consumption reduction are often the most effective. Here are a few things we can do to begin Using Less energy in your school. Turn all plugs off at the switch. Turn appliances off when they’re not in use; do not leave them [...]
Using Less Stuff (Energy 2)
Using Less Methods: Energy 2 Once the school is used to the simplest methods of Using Less Energy we can start to look at other ways of reducing energy consumption around the school. Turn down the brightness on all televisions, computers and smart boards around the school. Unplug your laptop [...]
Using Less Stuff (Energy 3)
Using Less Methods: Energy 3 Once the first two energy programs are running efficiently in the school, the final phase of Using Less energy can be put into action. Replace lights around the school with low energy lights (it’s less expensive to do this when the bulbs currently in use [...]
ULS Methods: Water & Waste
Using Less Stuff (Water 1)
Using Less Methods: Water 1 Below is a list of simple ways you can start to reduce water consumption in your school. Put signs next to taps to remind people not to leave the tap running when they’re brushing their teeth. Fix all leaking taps. A tap that drips every [...]
Using Less Stuff (Water 2)
Using Less Methods: Water 2 Once the school is used to using the ideas from Water 1 it can move onto using these methods. Monitor water usage over night to check for leakages. Place dye in loo cisterns to check for leakages. Install rainwater collection tanks. Rainwater can be used [...]
Using Less Stuff (Waste 1)
Using Less Methods: Waste 1 Below is a list of ways you can begin to reduce the amount of waste in your school. Weigh food after each meal and try to reduce weight daily. Hold ‘No Waste’ days. Start a wormery in the biology department so food waste is made [...]
ULS Methods: Gas & Stationery
Using Less Stuff (Gas 1)
Using Less Methods: Gas 1 Below is a list of methods that will help reduce consumption of gas in your school: Modify the school’s heating settings. Set the classrooms to 18°C, corridors and sport areas to 15°C and housing areas at 21°C. Use timers on kitchen equipment so ovens are [...]
Using Less Stuff (Stationery 1)
Using Less Methods: Stationery 1 Below is a list of simple things you can do to Use Less stationery in your school. Set all printers to print double sided. Submit work electronically. Re-use all scrap paper or alternatively take it for use in the art department. Clear the school of [...]
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The 3 R’s – Reduce. Reuse. Recycle
Reduce - Reuse - Recycle info sheet for children Reduce: Reduce means to use less stuff in the first place! If we all make less rubbish, there will be less of a problem to deal with! This is the best way to deal with our waste. Reducing the amount of [...]
Communications from Head
Once the senior management team have agreed that Using Less Stuff would be a great initiative for the whole school to get behind, the idea must be communicated to everyone associated with the school.. Information will need to go to: Governors Heads of departments Teachers Pupils Support staff Parents Everyone [...]