HOW GREEN IS YOUR BUILDING WORKSHEET CHECKLIST


AWARENESS WASTE


Is there an environmental policy on a notice board? Are there any Green Blue posters around the building?


Are there recycling bins inside the building? What waste is recycled?


Are there separate bins outside for hazardous/special, recyclable and general waste? Are the bins clearly labelled? Are the lids of the bins secure so nothing blows away? Is there any litter on site that could blow into the water?


WATER


Do the taps have push buttons (or self-closing taps) that stop automatically?


Do the showers have push button taps?


Do the toilets have dual flush (half flush/full flush) buttons or cistern displacement devices to reduce the amount of water per flush?


ENERGY


Is an energy monitor used to record energy use and cost? Are energy saving light bulbs used?


Are any of the lights triggered by motion sensors?


Is equipment switched off when not in use? Are the windows double glazed?


Does the building use renewable energy, for example solar panels or wind turbines?


OIL AND FUEL Is oil or fuel stored on site?


Is it stored at least 10 metres away from the water and any surface water drains?


If it is stored in oil drums over 200 litres is there a bund (a wall or tray around and underneath it to capture any leakage)? Does the site have a spill kit which is easily accessible?


WASHDOWN AREA/SLIPWAY


Do the hoses have trigger nozzles that switch off automatically?


Are boats checked, cleaned and dried when they are recovered from the water to reduce the spread of alien species? Is there any signage reminding boaters to Check Clean Dry their boats?


Are there any interceptors or grills in the ground to capture waste water runoff?


NATURE Is there a wildlife area or bird boxes to encourage biodiversity?


How many yes answers and how many no answers did you record? How green do you think this building is?


A joint Royal Yachting Association and British Marine initiative


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YES/NO/NOTES


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