Primrose Hospice and Family Support Centre has recently completed an 18-month transformation towards sustainability and environmental responsibility. This ambitious journey has seen the installation of solar panels and the connection to a biomass boiler, marking significant milestones in Primrose Hospice’s green initiatives.

Our solar panels now generate over half of Primrose Hospice’s electricity, meaning we are able to run more efficiently. By shifting to solar energy, we have significantly cut down on our electricity costs while contributing to a cleaner environment.

We have also recently connected to a nearby biomass boiler, which uses organic materials like wood pellets to produce heat. This innovative system replaces traditional heating methods, reducing our dependency on natural gas and further lowering its carbon emissions.

David Burrell, Chief Executive Officer, expressed his pride in the achievements. “Our journey towards sustainability is not just about making eco-friendly choices, but also about setting an example to our community. It has been a fantastic start for Primrose Hospice, and these schemes have reduced our carbon footprint by the equivalent emissions from 45 cars every year.  We will be making further changes where possible to contribute to this important issue.”

We have also made other additional changes to reduce their waste, for example, everyone who took part in their recent Memory Walk was given a medal made of paper impregnated with wildflower seeds.

Their charity shops also continue to reduce waste by selling preloved items and recycling to help raise the £1.95 million they require every year to provide our services free to anyone who needs them.

Thank you everyone who has been part of making these sustainable changes happen.

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