Oxford College Environmental Policy

‘A scientific consensus agrees that the increased levels of greenhouse gases are due to human activity. This has become clearer over the past fifty years. Contrasting with this consensus, other hypotheses have been put forward to explain most of the observed increase in global temperatures. One such hypothesis is that the warming is caused by natural fluctuations in the climate or that warming is mainly a result of variations in solar radiation.

There is no doubt however that the greenhouse gases emitted as a result of human activity is a serious threat to the future of the earth. In addition the natural resources of the earth, oil, gas, coal are being used up at an unsustainable rate.’

Key aims:

  • To minimise the use of non-renewable and environmentally-damaging resources
  • To maximise recycling and minimize usage of paper/print/plastic products
  • To increase awareness of environmental issues amongst students and staff

To achieve these aims:

  • Operating standards will be constantly reviewed and updated in line with recommendations. We will also encourage our students to support us in our aims where possible
  • We no longer produce Prospectus’ as all information is provided ‘Online’
  • Diploma courses are now offered ‘Online’ as standard and we will encourage this option
  • A Level courses will be reviewed and assessed for ‘Online’ option
  • All learning materials will revert to double sided where appropriate (Duplex printing may affect the print quality)
  • We will reduce the size of plastic folders as a result of Duplex printing, reducing overall plastics usage. In turn, smaller packages will be shipped minimising transportation needs, and its’ effects on the environment. There will be no shipping of paper format Diploma courses overseas – again reducing the environmental impact caused by effects of transportation
  • Internally, staff will use double-sided photocopying wherever possible and keep the printing of emails to a minimum
  • All paper & printer cartridges used internally will be recycled
  • We would ask students to assist by not printing documents unless it is absolutely necessary
  • Staff and students are asked to use e-mail wherever possible avoiding paper usage
  • We request that students use e-mail to contact the College wherever possible
  • Energy efficient printers will be used and colour copy option will only be used if absolutely necessary