Project Planet Earth

Introduction to Project Planet Earth

During this voyage, Scarlet becomes our world, with limited resources on board. We use her as an example of what the world is like, and by promoting a sustainable way of life on board, we hope to encourage people to take these lessons back to their homes and communities.

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Introduction to Project Planet Earth

Energy

We use Scarlet as an example of energy usage and saving. We have a monitor on board to show how much energy we are using for our daily lives and boat functioning. This energy comes from a number of different sources, and Scarlet is used to show alternate sources of energy that are emission free and sustainable.

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Energy

Waste

We all create waste but how much is up to us. Our aim on board is to reduce the amount of waste we create, reuse items where possible and promote recycling on board.

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Waste

Water

Water on board Scarlet is a limited resource, and the water pump used to circulate water around the boat uses up valuable energy. If we reduce our water consumption, we help save energy.

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Water

Food

Where does our food come from? On Scarlet we have to buy most of our food in local shops or supermarkets, unless we get lucky with the fishing rod! The choices we make in a supermarket can make a big difference, and we encourage looking for local and in season produce.

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Food

Carbon Footprint

Our carbon footprint will be measured on each leg of the voyage. We will have a competition between the crews to see which crew is the most energy efficient.

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Carbon Footprint

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AboutOur Partners

We are very pleased to be joining the Ellen MacArthur Trust on this great adventure and helping the Trust and everyone sailing on Scarlet Oyster to achieve their goals.

At Skandia, our fresh approach to long-term investments is about helping you plan for the best by building solutions around you - solutions that focus on the funds and fund managers you invest in - not the financial products they sit within. It means you have the flexibility to build towards your goals and review your options as your needs change.

We believe in enabling people to take control of their investments; to understand how and where their money is invested. To do this we give you and your financial adviser access to hundreds of leading investment funds and a variety of tax-efficient ways to hold them. Our service includes the tools, services and expert back-up you need to build a portfolio that you control. One that meets your needs and matches your goals.

www.skandia.co.uk

BT is a global company serving customers in more than 170 countries with communications solutions and services.

Responsible behaviour and sustainable development matter to our business. We want to grow in a way that benefits our customers and society, using communications technology to help tackle social and environmental challenges.
For more information about BT's corporate social responsibility activities go to

www.bt.com/betterworld

The Energy Saving Trust is thrilled to support The Ellen MacArthur Trust. Life on board a boat is a great way to understand a life with finite resources - a challenge we all face but is sometimes hard to tackle in daily life.

Here to help everyone save energy in the home.

Get a free Home Energy Check at
www.energysavingtrust.org.uk