It’s easy being green in aged care
Warrigal Care on the New South Wales south coast and the environmental charity, Greenfleet, have announced a partnership which will see the aged care provider dramatically minimise its carbon footprint.
The new agreement between the two companies means that Greenfleet will plant native trees to soak up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, to offset 100% of the carbon emissions released from Warrigal Care’s motor vehicle fleet.
This commitment will involve the planting of 751 native plants to counteract the 201.25 tonnes of greenhouse gases from the 60 vehicle fleet which includes cars, light commercials and buses.
Business improvement manager for Warrigal Care, Ian Price, said that the initiative is part of the organisation’s overall waste minimisation strategy and a move towards becoming a carbon-neutral organisation.
He says the partnership will not only benefit the environment but the organisation’s residents as well.
“Even in senior stages of life, the environment is still a major focus and concern of theirs, particularly for their family and grandchildren.”
