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Green Flag raised at Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of FE
On April 29th 2010, John Gormley TD and Minister for the Environment awarded the Green Flag to Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education, Coolock Campus. The Green Flag is awarded to schools and colleges upon successful implementation of a seven step programme which allows a college to take repsonsibilty for the environmental impact of their campus.
Coláiste Dhúlaigh is the first College of Further Education to receive this prestigous award. The award, which has been made to numerous primary and secondary schools, is available to colleges and universities and has only previously been awarded to one other university (UCC) worldwide.
Congratulations to Principal Shay Kelly, all staff and students of Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of FE and particularly to the College Green Committee – Nial Molloy, Maggie Fagan, Paddy Cole, Joseph Dunphy, Peter O’Brien, Kolm Mooney and Robert Quinn.Coláiste Dhúlaigh CFE - Environmental Policy
Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of FE recognises and takes responsibility for its impact on the environment. Our policy and practice addresses areas such as waste management, recycling and energy usage.
All staff, students and visitors are requested to co-operate with and support the college policy as follows:
- Reduce volumes of waste created on campus where possible.
- Re-use materials and products where possible.
- Make use of available facilities to recycle where possible.
- Raise and promote general awareness of environmental issues with fellow staff and students.
GUIDELINES ON RECYCLING PROCEDURES
Guidelines on recycling procedures are provided to enable all staff, students and visitors to participate in the implementation of the college's environmental policy. For further details, please see attached PDF document.
ON CAMPUS RECYCLING FACILITIES (Coolock)
For details of recycling facilities on the Coolock campus please see the attached PDF document.
GREEN DAYS
As part of our on-going green campaign Colaiste Dhulaigh College of FE organsies a number of Green Awareness Days. These days aim to involve both the college population and wider community in our green programme and raise awareness of environmental issues. For further details on Green Days please see the attached PDF document.
CAMPUS CLEAN-UPS
As part of our on-going green campaign we conduct a number of campus clean-ups throughout the year. For further details, please see the attached PDF document.