Green Issues

Although our main 'green' emphasis is on the provision of healthy organic food, we are committed to green issues more generally. We strive to balance the realities of running a successful nursery with energy conservation and a positive environmental sensitivity. We feel this is best established through good practice in the everyday running of the nursery as well as green-oriented activities to engage the children in subtle ways. We are always looking for ways to improve and enhance all aspects of our care; this element of the nursery is no exception and we see the 'greening' of our business as an ongoing project.

Examples of green practice:
Organic menu
We strive for all our meals to be made from 100% organic produce. Sometimes organic ingredients are simply not available but this is in the minority of cases and we are always looking to source an even more extensive range. At present we still manage to provide 100% organic produce for the overwhelming majority of meals . This drastically reduces the amount of harmful pesticides and other chemicals used as sweeteners, colouring etc. and ensures a good balance of nutrients is provided.

Nappies
Unless parents request otherwise, all our children who are still in nappies wear recyclable nappies whilst at nursery which are laundered by a professional laundry business. This service is provided at no extra charge.

Filtered Water
All the water children drink throughout the day comes from filter jugs.

Recycling
There are a number of bins located throughout the nursery, in the kitchen, staff room and children's rooms, encouraging both children and staff to recycle as many materials as possible - paper, cardboard, plastic, tin, glass and cardboard to name some. The Magpie cooperative are contracted to regularly collect our recyclables.

Kitchen Waste
We have a compost bin in the outside area where all appropriate kitchen waste and related materials are regularly composted.

Water Butt
We collect excess rainwater in a child-safe water butt and use it to water our vegetable patch, plants and herbs.

Eco Schools
We have received the bronze award for Eco-schools and now plan to aim for the silver award.

'Green Schemes'
We regularly participate in local green schemes such as the recent 'Grow It' competition, an opportunity for local businesses in Brighton and Hove to take part in as aprt of the Sussex Eco Awards and Food Festival.