Looking for your next eco-adventure now Veganuary is over? There are plenty of opportunities to reduce your carbon footprint and promote sustainability across campus.
What’s happening in the Information School?
The Information School currently holds the Platinum Award for
Green impact, meaning they have taken part in projects and actions to decrease
their negative environmental impact. An example of one project which many
students have been involved in is the Education for Sustainable Development
initiative, which looks to assess student’s feelings around sustainability, and
improve delivery of Education for Sustainable Development within the Information
School.
On top of this, the Information School holds the Bronze Athena Swan award, meaning it’s committed to gender equality and advancing the careers of women.
There are plenty of ways to get involved.
Reusable cups
Take your reusable cup along to any on-campus café and receive a
20p discount off hot drinks. Good for the environment and good for your wallet.
Buying from the Student Union zero waste shop
is a great way to reduce your plastic consumption. They have a wide range of eco-friendly
products from groceries and kitchen utensils to skincare and haircare. The
vegan sweets are my personal favourite. Simply bring along a refillable
container (or buy one there) and stock up on the things you need.
If you fancy eating a little more sustainably, you can find great vegetarian and vegan food at the View Deli, located on level 4 of the Student’s Union building. They serve a range of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free lunches, cakes, pastries, and hot drinks. As the name suggests, the deli boasts a lovely view of the city and it’s rolling hills.
Recycle your stationary
Since the 3rd of February, the SU recycled stationary
scheme has saved over 7kg of stationary. The stationary scheme box can be found
near the desk opposite the University merchandise shop in the main entrance
hall of the Student’s Union. Students are free to help themselves to the
stationary they need. If you fancy donating some of your unwanted stationary to
the scheme, then speak to a member of staff at the SU reception.
Societies
Societies are a great way to make friends and to learn new skills.
Getting involved in promoting sustainability couldn’t be easier with the wide range
of societies available to join.
Fancy helping nature and wildlife? You could try….
Environment and Wildlife
· There’s Duck Society, who promote duck welfare and even nominate a duck of the week
If you’d prefer to tackle climate change, you could try…
- Green & Bop – Sustainable fashion
If charity and social justice are your interests, you might join…
- Friends of Irise – Global Gender Equality
If you’re interested in tackling issues from all three of these areas, you might like to try…
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