Environmental Sustainability

See what we are doing to ensure we are an environmentally sustainable organisation

How you can help

Join us in helping to reduce our impact on the environment

Did you know

Check out some fun facts about recycling and the environment

Useful links

We have put together some other links you may be interested in

Our new bug hotel

We have built a new bug hotel - check it out!

Welcome to the Hertfordshire Music Service (HMS) Environmental Sustainability web page. You'll find information about actions that have been taken, outlines of plans, as well as links to useful sites.

The HMS Environmental Sustainability Policy sets out the service's commitment to environmental sustainability.

Download our environmental sustainability policy

Some of our actions

Greenhouse gas emissions generated by HMS is the starting point to see where reductions can be potentially achieved.

At Mid Herts Centre for Music & Arts:

Enhance nature. (Bug Hotel, dedicated wildlife area and bird boxes)
Recycling bins in use onsite
Recycling instruments. Working with partner organisations to recycle instruments that can't be repaired to reduce landfill waste
Monitoring and exploring energy efficiencies

How can you help?

If you have any questions, ideas or comments, please do contact us at hms.projects@hertfordshire.gov.uk, we'd love to hear from you.

Recycle bin

Help us to ensure waste is disposed of responsibly by putting any rubbish into the correct recycling bins. This will ensure bin contents are not contaminated.

Plant growing

Help us to keep our grounds litter free so we can all enjoy the area.

Car running

Please don't keep your car engines running whilst parked to help with air quality.

Our Bug Hotel

We have built a bug hotel at our Mid Herts Centre for Music and Arts to:

Encourage biodiversity

Bug hotels provide shelter and nesting sites for various beneficial insects like solitary bees, ladybugs, and butterflies. These insects play crucial roles in pollination and pest control.

Support pollinators

Many pollinators, such as solitary bees, need safe places to nest and hibernate. With declining bee populations, providing a habitat can help support these essential creatures.

Aesthetic and creative

Our bug hotel is made from various materials and designed to be visually appealing, adding an interesting feature to our centre.

Help combat habitat loss

As natural habitats are reduced due to human activities, bug hotels offer a safe haven for insects that might otherwise struggle to find suitable environments.