Bridges and the Environment
We do lots of green stuff at the Bridges.
We're committed to environmental issues and are constantly reviewing centre operations to identify new ways to become even more environmentally friendly. We have monitored our energy use since 1981 and have achieved significant reductions in energy consumption over the past five years by using carbon offsets, renewable sources of energy and trying to deliver energy in the most efficient ways.
An environmental and financial cost-benefit analysis of the eco-friendly cleaning regime here at the Bridges Shopping centre was undertaken with MSc students at University College London. This regime shows benefits in many areas, including reducing reliance on cleaning chemicals, cleaning standards and has benefits in terms of cost.
Our achievements to date include:
- 69% of waste recycled
- All 1,700 light bulbs replaced with low energy alternatives
- We installed small cisterns and time switches on urinals which cut water use by 30%
- We replaced 17 cleaning chemicals with three biodegradable products
- All rubber gloves and bin bags used at the centre are now biodegradable
- Micro-fibre mops and cloths introduced (re-useable up to 400 times)
As a result of all our environmentally friendly policies, we have gained many awards, which include:
• The Green Apple Award – National Runner up 2005 for Environmental Best Practices in Retail
• The Spirit of innovation Award 2006 – Winner of the Service Award
• The Land Securities Values into Action Award 2005
• The Land Securities Values into Action Award 2006
• National Clean Air Award 2005
• Carbon Neutral Award 2005-2006
The Bridges retailers are also eco-friendly and have individual environmental policies. For more information about their activities click on the links below.
