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I think this is a really good question and I'm looking forward to seeing people's responses.
I wonder if any organisations have tried replacing paper handouts with iPads or such-like? It's a difficult area because sometimes I think the physical act of writing/drawing is a good memory-building tool. But, with the worksheets in the Self Study modules in Managers' Library, for example, we've deliberately designed them so that they can be completed and printed by hand, or completed online.
To be honest, I'm not sure how 'bad' paper is for the environment, as long as it's recycled and/or FSC, although I'm sure the manufacturing process causes its own problems?
I think Debs' response about reusability is an important one. It's a key reason why we introduced our 'game packs' to try and reduce the amount of single-use training materials (as well as save customers time and money printing).
Like a lot of people, we've been concerned this year about the amount of plastic that ends up landfill or in the ocean and I think there are small changes we can all make there. It's why, for example, we've introduced an 'eco-friendly' fiddle pack in the shop. It's not always easy to find alternatives to plastic (indeed, after a lot of investigation, we concluded it was the best material for our game boards (for now). In general though our research has suggested that the following materials are less harmful to the planet and more sustainable, and we're trying to find toys and props that use these in favour of some of the (often peculiar) plastics we see in a lot of things.
Wool.
Felt.
Cork.
Wood from sustainable sources.
Natural rubber.
As I say, I'll be watching this thread with interest and hope you get loads of suggestions/feedback and ideas that we can all benefit from.
Thanks for starting the conversation Emily! :-)
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| 13/11/2018 | Rod |
Hi Emily
We use laminated handouts - which means we can collect in after sessions to use again and provide electronic versions of materials before and following events.
Debs |
| 13/11/2018 | Deborah |