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Zero Waste Shop

Queen Mary University of London, 329 Mile End Road, London, E1 4NT

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Summary

  • Service View
    • The Zero Waste Shop is located on Mile End Road and looks out onto Attlee Square to the rear.
  • Building View
    • Services / Facilities within the building include; This shop sells a variety of eco products and produce including whole foods, bathrooms products, cleaning and washing products, fresh fruit, hot and cold soft drinks and alcoholic drinks, hot and cold snacks and clothing.

Useful Information

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • The Mile End campus is located just off the Mile End Road / A11. This road links the City of London with the A12. The A12 then links to the North Circular Road (and the A11 off that) and the M25.
    • There are Blue Badge bays located throughout the campus, which can be used by anyone with a valid Blue Badge. Car parking is available on campus for staff permit holders. Temporary permits are available for visitors and contractors by prior arrangement.
  • By Bus View
    • The campus can be accessed via bus 25 (Oxford Circus to Ilford), 205 (Paddington Station to Bow Church DLR Station) and 339 (Shadwell Station to Leytonstone Station).
  • By Train View
    • The nearest railway stations are Liverpool Street Station and Fenchurch Street Station. However, all of the London Terminal stations are within reach of the campus using public transport.
  • By Underground View
    • The campus is located between Mile End (on the Hammersmith and City, District and Central lines) and Stepney Green (on the Hammersmith and City and District lines) underground stations.
  • Useful Links View

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
    • The name of the car park is Queens' Building.
    • The car park is located to the right hand side of the Queens' Building.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Site/Campus Car Park (Queens' Building)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located between Queens' Building and G.O. Jones Building.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the G.O. Jones Building.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 467cm x 484cm (15ft 4in x 15ft 11in).
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
    • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is a designated drop off point in this car park.
    • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
    • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is sloped access to the car park from the Mile End Road.
    • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Mile End Road.
    • The nearest designated bay is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the G.O. Jones main entrance lift.
  • Comments View
    • The blue badge bay is 13m from the main entrance to the Queens' Building.
    • At the time of survey (March 2023) the left hand side of the car park was under construction so the amount of parking available was reduced.
    • The drop off point is located at the front of eth Queens' Building as shown in photograph 8.

Opening Times

  • Monday 10:30 - 17:30.
  • Tuesday 10:30 - 17:30.
  • Wednesday 10:30 - 17:30.
  • Thursday 10:30 - 17:30.
  • Friday 10:30 - 17:30.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Outside Access (Main Entrance - Attlee Square)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
    • This entrance gives access to the Zero Waste shop.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Queen Mary Zero Waste Shop'.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 175cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the main door.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Approach (Front/Stepped Entrance - Mile End Road)

  • Approach View
    • The surface of the approach is block paving.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient and has no handrails.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

Outside Access (Front/Stepped Entrance - Mile End Road)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on Mile End Road.
    • This entrance gives access to the Zero Waste Shop.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Entrance - Queen Mary Zero Waste Shop'.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Inside Access

  • Access and Circulation View
    • There is step-free access throughout the area.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl.
    • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Safe Place(s) View
    • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • Audio View
    • This area does play background music/sound.
    • Music/sound is played at all times.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Access View
    • The following information is for the food and drink kiosk.
    • There is step-free access to the food hall.
  • Service and Menus View
    • Menu types include; menu boards and online menus.
    • Menus are not clearly written.
    • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
    • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
    • Takeaway cups are available.
    • Adapted cups are not available.
    • Adapted cutlery is not available.
    • Drinking straws are not available.
    • This area does play background music.
    • Background music is played at all times.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system .
  • Service Counter(s) View
    • The height of the counter is 101cm.
    • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
    • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • Tables and Seating View
    • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
    • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 72cm.
    • No tables are permanently fixed.
    • No chairs are permanently fixed.
    • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
    • The type of flooring in this area is brick/block paving.
    • The shared seating area is located outside the front/stepped entrance on Mile End Road.