Sustainability News: Celebrate what you are doing!

When we talk about reducing our carbon footprint, people might think there’s some sort of magic solution, but in reality it’s lots of smaller actions, perhaps some bigger ones, that will move us to ’net zero’ and a healthier, arguably happier, place.

How many care homes celebrate, or even note, what they already do? Certainly many we know don’t. Here’s an example from SpringCare. 

Okay, they lead the piece with solar panels, but then they talk about LED lighting at 50%, the use of motion sensor lighting, encouraging staff to walk, cycle or use public transport, recycling, and waste reduction. Many care homes are already doing lots of these things, but many, perhaps most, don’t acknowledge or celebrate it. 

These are all actions that can form part of your sustainability strategy. They are all part of the action plan that would demonstrate to residents, family members and the wider world that you care. Just as you care for your residents, you care about the environment, so don’t forget to celebrate all you do and let’s shout about it!