SMH Green Team – Working Together for a Greener Future

Issued 16 June 2025

Green Team

The SMH Green Team is proud to highlight the inspiring efforts of our day and residential services in promoting sustainability and environmental awareness across St. Michael’s House in their Summer Newsletter.

Newsletter Highlights

The latest Green Team Newsletter showcases just some of the insightful initiatives led by service users and supported by staff:

  • Goatstown Services launched the first-ever SMH Green Team Charter, setting out our shared commitment to environmental responsibility.

  • Northbrook Services have been cultivating bee-friendly flower gardens and spearheading local recycling initiatives.

  • Abhainn Services in Swords hosted engaging and educational Bug Hotel workshops, encouraging biodiversity in creative ways.

These initiatives are just a few examples of the meaningful impact being made across our organisation.

About the SMH Green Team

Established in 2023, the SMH Green Team is a collaborative initiative between service users and staff. Together, we are working to:

  • Reduce energy use and waste

  • Promote sustainable, eco-friendly environments throughout all SMH services

 Get Involved

We invite all services and staff to be part of our growing movement:

  • Sign the SMH Green Team Charter to show your commitment to sustainability.

  • Join the Green Team or start a green initiative in your service by contacting us at greenteam@smh.ie.

Together, we can build a greener, more sustainable SMH community for everyone.

 

Click here to view SMH Green Team Summer Newsletter

Click here to view SMH Green Team Charter Launch Photos

Click here for SMH Green Team Information in Easy Read Format