Hallway

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Hallway SKETCHES

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Windows/Footprints/Plants [|windows_plants_feet.jpg] Hallway Installations __** CARBON TREE The carbon tree will line the wall of the main hallway (through which visitors initially enter the science centre). The tree will be an interactive exhibit in that it will display leaves with visitors’ carbon initiatives written on them that are created by the visitors in the Weston Innovation Centre (this could be the possible location for a booth where visitors can write their carbon initiatives on the leaves to be put up on the wall on their way out). Components of the tree: **Wirey trunk/branches-** composed of old newspaper coated in environmentally friendly brown paint (available from this company http://www.greenpaint.ca/component/page,shop.browse/category_id,1/option,com_virtuemart/itemid,26/ ). The leaves will be made out of recycled green paper and the writing utensils used by visitors will be environmentally friendly (biodegradable) from this company http://www.46lepage.ca/products/Team46_Pencils_regular.htm. The tree and leaves will be attached to the wall using metal pushpins. + Create a mock leaf booth to place in the innovation centre. CARBON FOOTPRINTS (For the presentation, the sample footprints will be created using Bristol board, however, the real footprints placed on the floor of the hallway will be composed of PSA vinyl with environmentally friendly water-based polyurethane adhesive (available from this company http://www.signlanguagestudio.com/floor.htm. The footprints will display carbon footprint reduction tips for visitors to read as they walk through the hall.) Such tips could include:  Sign up to a [|green energy] supplier, who will supply electricity from renewable sources (e.g. wind and hydroelectric power) - this will reduce your carbon footprint contribution from electricity to zero  Turn it off when not in use (lights, television, DVD player, Hi Fi, computer etc. etc. ...) [|Click here to find out which electrical items in your household are contribute the most to your Carbon Footprint]   Turn down the central heating slightly (try just 1 to 2 degrees C)  Turn down the water heating setting (just 2 degrees will make a significant saving)  Check the central heating timer setting - remember there is no point heating the house after you have left for work Fill your dish washer and washing machine with a full load - this will save you water, electricity, and washing powder Fill the kettle with only as much water as you need Unplug your mobile phone as soon as it has finished charging Defrost your fridge/freezer regularly Do your weekly shopping in a single trip Hang out the washing to dry rather than tumble drying it  Go for a run rather than drive to the gym Fit energy saving [|light bulbs] Install thermostatic valves on your radiators Insulate your hot water tank, your [|loft] and your [|walls] 35% of heat generated in the house is lost through the walls. Installing [|cavity wall installation] to a medium size house could reduce your heating bills by up to £100 per year By installing 180mm thick [|loft insulation] you could stop about 25% of your heating escaping through the roof Recycle your [|grey water] Replace your old fridge / freezer (if it is over 15 years old), with a new one with energy efficiency rating of "A" Replace your old boiler with a new energy efficient condensing boiler Car share to work, or for the kids school run Use the bus or a train rather than your car For short journeys either walk or cycle Don't use domestic flights (e.g. from London to Edinburgh), use a train or a coach. Take the ferry or channel tunnel instead of flying to France See if your employer will allow you to work from home one day a week Next time you replace your car - check out diesel engines. With one of these you can even make your own Biodiesel fuel. [|Find out more about Biodiesel]. When on holiday - hire a bicycle to explore locally rather than a car When staying in a hotel turn the lights and air-conditioning off when you leave your hotel room Ask for your room towels to be washed every other day, rather than every day Reduce your consumption of meat Don't buy bottled water if your tap water is safe to drink (especially if it has been shipped from far away) Buy local fruit and vegetables, or even try growing your own Don't buy fresh fruit and vegetables which are out of season, they may have been flown in Try to buy products made closer to home (look out and avoid items that are made in the distant lands) Buy organic produce Don't buy over packaged products [|Recycle] as much as possible Think carefully about the type of activities you do in your spare time. Do any of these cause an increase in carbon emissions? e.g. Saunas, Health clubs, restaurants and pubs, go-karting etc. etc...  Make your spare time activities environmentally conscious (go for a picnic instead of to a restaurant, walk in the ravine instead of going to the health club). Eat seasonal fruits and vegetables grown locally. Do you leave your computer and monitor on when you are away from your desk? Do you leave the lights on when you leave the office? Do you print documents unnecessarily - and could you print two pages to a side and double sided? TIPS FROM: http://www.carbonfootprint.com/minimisecfp.html __ Tips highlighted will be used as samples in our presentation. __
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 * The medium for this presentation will be an oral explanation accompanied by visual aids (a model of the tree-a branch with example leaves and sample footprints with facts).

__WINDOW APPLICATIONS__

Visitors may create ecological window stickers in innovation centre to inspire environmental awareness and to create a more interesting and interactive space in which to welcome science centre visitors.