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April 2023
Hi,
After Sustainability Action Week, we hope you feel empowered to make sustainable changes. Whether you're a student or staff member, throughout April there are many things to get involved with on and off campus.
As we leave for the Easter break, remember to switch off any un-used appliances and take a look at our saving energy tips for around campus.
So let’s get going!
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Read the new IPCC 2023 climate change report
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Pack for Good
Heading home for the Easter break?
Have a Spring Clean and donate unwanted clothes, books, electrical items and small pieces of furniture to your local BHF red donation bank!
See where to donate and find out more
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The Great Big Nature Survey
The Wildlife Trust want to hear your opinions on some of the biggest questions surrounding nature and our role in caring for it!
Fill in here
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Enter the Sutton Bonington Beer Festival 'Name The Beer' competition - created with university honey - to win two SB Fest tickets, cups and drinks!
Enter by 7 April
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Tri-Campus Sustainability Challenge
Science and engineering students across our campuses in the UK, China and Malaysia have the opportunity to work together on real-world sustainability issues. You will develop an idea and pitch it to an expert panel.
First prize is a paid project-based internship working alongside sustainability staff on your home campus.
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Read this personal reflection from Megan Sharma-Bradley of her experience taking part in another Sustainability Challenge.
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Food Made Good rating
We're pleased to announce that after submitting more information, our SRA Food Made Good rating for catered halls has been regraded to 2 stars!
We're extremely pleased with this outcome and can’t wait to work towards the highest award level of 3 stars.
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Attend an international sustainability summit
This is an opportunity for a student to represent the university at an international summit surrounding student engagement with sustainability, held in Germany 7 - 9 May.
Find out more and apply
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Prof. Robert Mokaya, Chair of the Environmental Sustainability Committee.
As part of Sustainability Action Week, Robert highlighted how the university is going carbon neutral and the road to a sustainable future, with help from everyone needed.
Read Here
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Hannah Ford, PhD student in Sensory and Consumer Science in the school of Biosciences.
Hannah's research explores consumer attitudes and behaviours towards sustainable foods. Looking at diets, consumer perceptions, meat reduction and the future of meat-free food.
Read Here
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Sarah Cawthorne, Sustainable Catering
Sarah looks back on Fairtrade Fortnight activities run by the catering and retail teams, including some results form the Fairtrade survey.
Read Here
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Sustainability Action week
This years Sustainability Action Week took place from 13 - 17 March
We had multiple themes through the week including, Energy reduction, Waste and Sustainable Transport.
It was a great chance to interact with staff and students to spread awareness of climate issues and adaptation, but also to hear your concerns and ideas surrounding sustainability at the university.
If you want to continue being involved in sustainability across the university, view our webpages.
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SB campus made marine life out of plastic, highlighting the harm plastic causes wildlife. Click to view video
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More labs have signed up to the LEAF framework to help increase sustainability within labs. Many have now recived an award!
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Conservation sessions
Join the Grounds Team to help look after newly planted trees. Set up watering bags to ensure trees are kept irrigated through summer and have a go at checking and adjusting tree ties.
Jubilee 5 April - Meet outside The Atrium at 1.15pm
April UP 19 April - Meet outside Lincoln Hall 1.15pm
More information and other sessions
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Dr Bike is on campus
Book your Dr Bike slot for April to get your bike serviced. Any parts used and the service are free of charge.
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Summer Sustainability Fair
Join the Sustainability Team at Portland Terrace Wednesday 4 May, for a refurbished bike sale, Drop-In Dr Bike, ENVA coffee and a chat and more!
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You can earn 1,000 Green Points during March for referring your friends and colleagues to Green Rewards!
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