ASHCOMBE PARK BOWLING CLUB

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
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Ashcombe Park Bowling Club is committed to the maintenance and preservation of its bowling and club facilities for future generations in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner. 

Ashcombe Executive Committee endorses the adoption of this Policy which encompasses the bowling green, clubhouse, and surrounds. All members of the Club must always comply with the Policy. 

The Club acknowledges the importance of such a policy and practices, not only locally, but nationally. These practices include waste minimisation and recycling, energy efficiency, minimal use of chemicals, water resource management and the conservation of nature and landscapes. 

To promote good environmental practice, our policy regarding the protection and sustainability of the environment is as follows. 

1. To identify the environmental impacts of the Bowling Club’s activities and develop suitable objectives, targets, and management procedures, which will minimise any environmental impact. 

2. To comply with relevant legislation, regulations and other requirements relating to our environmental impact. 

3. To improve our members’ understanding and commitment to environmental practices through regular communication; to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for everyone. 

4. To prevent pollution, minimise our use of utilities and resources and the outputs of emissions to the atmosphere, effluents to waters/sewers and wastes to disposal facilities, reducing energy consumption and endeavouring to re-use, recover or recycle materials where practicable. 

5. To develop and maintain constructive relationships with relevant environmental organisations to ensure good practice and sourcing of best advice. 

6. To introduce sustainable operating procedures and practices to minimise Ashcombe Park Bowling Club's overall impact on the environment. 

7. To strive for continual improvement in overall environmental performance. 

8. To continue to maintain and improve the appearance of Club facilities and surrounding grounds. 

9. To encourage the use of car sharing, including when away fixtures are being played. 

10. To demonstrate our responsibility as good neighbours by supporting environmental initiatives in our local community, and sharing good practice with the neighbouring school, local clubs, and other organisations. 

To ensure that the effectiveness of this Policy is maintained it is reviewed periodically by the Ashcombe Executive Committee and any changes, when necessary, will be communicated to the members. 

(Revision 6 – Feb 24)