CIT Environmental Awards
The Tourism & Hospitality Department at Cork Institute of Technology have received the prestigious Gold Award from the Green Hospitality Awards. The Gold Award was presented to the Department on March 11th at the award ceremony held in Hayfield Manor. The CIT president, Dr. Brendan Murphy, was delighted to open the awards ceremony. The Department have shown continuous environmental improvements and the hard work by all involved is commended. The Green Hospitality Awards are recognised as one of the most successful programmes in Europe. It is a voluntary programme that demonstrates leadership in environmental management within the hospitality sector.
The Canteen at CIT is also a member of the Green Hospitality Awards. They have been carrying out great work over the past number of months to achieve the award. They must adhere to a strict set of mandatory criteria as well as achieve a number of optional criteria. One of the major changes which you will have noticed is the introduction of the Food Waste bin. Baseline information on waste generation and water usage has also been documented and action plans put in place to improve the overall environmental performance. Energy consumption is closely monitored through the metering system and analysed in the Buildings & Estates office. Flow rates from taps have been measured and a light audit has been carried out. The old inefficient bulbs have been replaced with new energy efficient bulbs and steps have been made towards achieving green purchasing at the canteen. The Canteen want to involve all staff and students in achieving the prestigious award and hope you all continue to support the canteen by bringing your tray to the drop off points and separating your waste.
The worldwide event Earth Hour will also feature on the BCO calendar for March. On the 27th March at 8.30pm it is expected that 1 billion people across the world will turn off their lights for one hour in honour of global sustainability. BCO will make special use of these dark conditions with a guided stargazing event that will focus on ‘star constellations and their history’. Those attending can also expect musical and visual entertainment until late.
The Tourism & Hospitality Department at Cork Institute of Technology have received the prestigious Gold Award from the Green Hospitality Awards. The Gold Award was presented to the Department on March 11th at the award ceremony held in Hayfield Manor. The CIT president, Dr. Brendan Murphy, was delighted to open the awards ceremony. The Department have shown continuous environmental improvements and the hard work by all involved is commended. The Green Hospitality Awards are recognised as one of the most successful programmes in Europe. It is a voluntary programme that demonstrates leadership in environmental management within the hospitality sector.
The Canteen at CIT is also a member of the Green Hospitality Awards. They have been carrying out great work over the past number of months to achieve the award. They must adhere to a strict set of mandatory criteria as well as achieve a number of optional criteria. One of the major changes which you will have noticed is the introduction of the Food Waste bin. Baseline information on waste generation and water usage has also been documented and action plans put in place to improve the overall environmental performance. Energy consumption is closely monitored through the metering system and analysed in the Buildings & Estates office. Flow rates from taps have been measured and a light audit has been carried out. The old inefficient bulbs have been replaced with new energy efficient bulbs and steps have been made towards achieving green purchasing at the canteen. The Canteen want to involve all staff and students in achieving the prestigious award and hope you all continue to support the canteen by bringing your tray to the drop off points and separating your waste.
The worldwide event Earth Hour will also feature on the BCO calendar for March. On the 27th March at 8.30pm it is expected that 1 billion people across the world will turn off their lights for one hour in honour of global sustainability. BCO will make special use of these dark conditions with a guided stargazing event that will focus on ‘star constellations and their history’. Those attending can also expect musical and visual entertainment until late.
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