Commitment to Sustainability

Griffith Halls of Residence has introduced a range of sustainability initiatives aimed at reducing our carbon footprint and supporting guests and vistors in making eco-conscious choices.

Waste Reduction & Recycling

We operate a minimum waste policy and encourage all on campus to think critically about what they discard. Every apartment is supplied with a dedicated green recycling bin to make sustainable waste management easier.

We accept:

• Cardboard (e.g. delivery packaging, cartons)
• Paper (e.g. newspapers, books, pamphlets)
• Metal cans and food tins
• Plastic bottles

We also collect hard-to-recycle items like used batteries and light bulbs - guests and visitors are encouraged to return these to staff for safe disposal.

In 2024, we expanded our recycling capacity through a waste management merger with Griffith College Dublin (GCD), increasing mixed recycling space and decreasing landfill contributions.

Glass and General Waste

• 1x 660L bin dedicated to glass (green bin)
• 5x 1100L general waste bins, which we aim to reduce year-on-year

Enhancing Energy & Water Efficiency

GHR has invested in energy-efficient infrastructure throughout the halls:

• All room lighting, the underground car park, and 4th-floor corridors now use LED lighting
• 60% of appliances in apartments are energy-efficient, with a goal to increase this by 5% annually
• All apartment heating systems upgraded to centralised system as of 2025

To conserve water, we’ve introduced low-flow aerators and are reducing toilet flush volume across apartments.

Nurturing Nature on Campus

Visitors to Block 1 will notice our thriving herb garden, growing generous quantities of rosemary and thyme - one of several green spaces we’re proud to maintain as part of a healthier campus environment.

Empowering Sustainable Choices

Outside of summer guest visit times, we actively share energy-saving tips with our campus residents, such as:

• Only boiling the amount of water needed
• Minimising lighting in unoccupied rooms
• Turning off lights and heating when leaving the apartment

These small daily habits, when practiced by many, have a big collective impact.

Protecting Ireland’s Future

Ireland’s natural beauty is part of its national identity - lush green landscapes, clean air, and fresh water are not just amenities, but invaluable national assets. At GHR, we view environmental responsibility as a shared duty to this island and to future generations. Protecting these resources requires more than awareness - it requires action.

We thank all everyone who visits us for doing their part to protect the planet and help create a more sustainable and resilient Ireland.