Annual Report 2018/19

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Sustainability The Club is committed to enhancing sustainability and expanding environmentally- friendly practices. 80% of fluorescent lighting throughout the building has been replaced with LED bulbs, which save energy and emit less heat, reducing the load on the air-conditioning system. Recycling bins are located at Central, Thinkspace, and B2. Refillable water bottle stations have replaced water dispensers using drinking cups in locations such as The Bowling Alley and the Gym. Central also offers reusable tumblers and coffee cups for sale and provides a discount of up to 50¢ for bringing a reusable cup. Takeaway packaging is now made from sustainable materials, straws are biodegradable, and 75% of packaging at Central has been converted to biodegradable materials. Dining outlets also offer plant-based alternatives to meat, such as the Beyond Burger and Impossible Burger. An eco-digester was installed for food waste management, with the capacity to process up to one ton of food waste daily. The recently formed Sustainability Working Group (SWG) will continue to drive new initiatives moving forward.

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The American Club 2018/19 ANNUAL REPORT