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Other RWAP Websites
RWAP
Software
(supporting the Sinclair QL, Cambridge Z88 and ZX
Spectrum)
RWAP
Adventures
(Adventure gaming)
Internet Business Angels
(Providing advice to small business)
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RWAP Services has a reputation for recycling old software and
hardware - bringing it back on the market and releasing new hardware
and software for the benefit of retro computer users (in particular
Sinclair computer users - ZX80, ZX81, ZX Spectrum, QL, and the Z88)
thus ensuring that the market remains stable, active and ensures the continued
use of these old computers, rather than them adding to landfill. This is just
one example of our commitment to the environment.
Our approach to conserving the environment
and energy is aimed mainly at a practical level, taking account of whole life
cost considerations, based against the benefit of using new technologies and
approaches; taking account of measures to protect the environment and conserve
resources, whilst doing all within our power to reduce our impact on the
environment.
Protecting the Environment and
Conserving Resources
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We have active involvement in practical
conservation work, through the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV),
leading projects training others and undertaking traditional methods of
countryside management, including hedgelaying; woodland and heathland
management; footpath creation and erosion prevention using hand-tools. For
example, much of Britain's landscape has altered due to modern methods of
woodland and hedge management - alas, mechanised methods of trimming hedges
leads to thinning and eventual replacement of this important habitat by fencing,
therefore the traditional method of using billhooks to lay hedges remains an
important aspect to protecting the environment.
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We also try to save energy and resources as much
as possible by only switching on equipment when strictly needed, making the most
of natural light and using energy saving bulbs where practical.
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have also placed our electricity supply on a green tariff whereby for every unit
of electricity used, our supplier agrees to buy one unit from a renewable source
(ask your electricity supplier if they operate such a Green Energy scheme - it
costs a very small premium for wide environmental benefits).
uSwitch now allows you not to only compare electricity and gas suppliers by
price, but also by their green rating, which is the best way of ensuring that
your provider is working to protect the environment.
g(105283)a(882967)) We have taken the step of installing various standby energy saving devices to
reduce the amount of electricity used by televisions, computers and set-top
boxes when not in use. To this end, all of our computers have IntelliPlugs
fitted and we have also used the Bye Bye Standby kits to turn off electrical
equipment when not in use remotely. These are relatively cheap to purchase
and easy to install measures which can save you money on your electricity bills
- the cheapest source appears to be
Tesco Direct.
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We also conserving water, by using rainwater for the
garden and only running taps for short periods, making certain
that taps are not left to drip overnight. We
have installed a water butt on the main downspout, which is then treated for use
on the garden.
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We always purchase energy efficient devices where we can and ensure
that we use them as efficiently as possible (for example only filling a
kettle with the water we need; and using thermostatic controls for our
heating).
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We have installed the required amount of loft and cavity wall insulation to meet
current standards.
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Even since the 1980s our software has always been developed
in a modular format, which allows us to re-use existing bits of code, rather
than re-inventing the wheel, saving man hours and computer hours.
Reducing our Impact on the Environment
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Reducing car journeys as much as possible and when we do make car journeys,
stick to the speed limits and use gentle acceleration and braking to prolong the
life of the car and to ensure fuel efficiency.
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Effective recycling of paper, plastics,
cardboard, bottles and cans as well as computer parts reduces the amount going
to landfill and also the resources required to make these items in the future.
These
policies not only allow us to contribute positively to the
environment, but also to save money and live in comfortable
surroundings.
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