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June 2023
Hi,
June is bursting with sustainability awareness days, starting with today, 5 June, being World Environment Day with 2023's theme plastic pollution. Reducing waste at the source is key to tackling the issue - we have some tips to help.
Bike Week and Better Transport Week swiftly follow so we're discussing how to move to more climate-friendly commuting.
30 Days Wild, Clean Air Day, and World Refill Day also take place in June!
Phew, we'd best get going!
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University waste
Most university waste is collected and processed by Enva. To separate recycling, magnets, compressed air, laser scanners, and tireless human pickers are all needed! But it's still vital that we all ensure the right things go in the right bins and that recycling is clean and dry to avoid recyclable waste ending up in landfill.
Staff and student's can visit Enva's facilities for an eye-opening tour. Get in touch
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A practical guide
The Beat Plastic Pollution Practical Guide provides tips on actions we can all take to halt and reverse the damage being caused by plastic pollution.
Read the guide
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Beat plastic pollution blog
One of the primary problems with plastic pollution is its sheer volume. But you can help by reducing single use plastic, avoiding plastic packaging and by being in the know.
Find out more
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16 June is also World Refill Day! Refill at a water fountain and beat plastic pollution whilst saving money.
Find a fountain
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196,629
plastic bottles saved at DRSV in 11 months
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110,408
plastic bottles saved at Jubilee Sports Centre in 11 months
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The 'black gold' that could help fight climate change
A trial led by UoN is testing a high-grade version of BBQ charcoal as a way of removing greenhouse gas from the atmosphere for centuries to come.
Read more
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Come work with us!
We're looking for a graduate to join the Sustainability Team to work on student focussed sustainability initiates and campaigns. Build your skills and experience working in the environmental sector. Closing date 9am 12 June.
Email us to find out more and apply
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30 Days Wild
Take part in The Wildlife Trusts' annual nature challenge and do one 'wild' thing a day throughout June.
Get involved
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Change your commute
In a world where the car is king what other options for travel do we have? Lots is the answer! And many will save you money, get you fit and may even make you friends.
Bike Week 100
5-11 June 2023 is the 100th annual Bike Week, marking a century of celebrating everyday cycling for everyone. It might be easier to cycle to campus than you think.
- Rent a bike for a semester or a year with U-Cycle.
- Pick up a refurbished second-hand bike at our Bike Sale on 8 June at George Green Library alongside Dr Bike.
- Find your nearest campus cycling facilities and staff can purchase a new bike worth up to £4,000 through the Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Rent an e-bike to travel between Nottingham city, UP and Jubilee. Students get a 50% discount.
Better transport week
Cycling isn't for everyone, so hot on the (w)heels of Bike Week, find out how else you can travel in a more climate-friendly way with Better Transport Week 12-18 June.
- Unsure of your commuting options? New to Nottingham or moved house? Get a Personalised Travel Plan and save money and reduce CO2 emissions.
- Nottsbus on-demand bus is now serving Sutton Bonington and surrounding villages on a flexible timetable. You first ride is FREE with the app!
- The '£2 to get around' fare cap on bus travel is now set to continue until October.
- Share your commute and your travel costs by finding a car-sharing buddy on Liftshare.
- Ditch the plane, use the train and win Eurostar tickets!
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Bike Week 5-11 June
Dr Bike and bike sale
Bike Week is the perfect time to dust off your bike and try cycling to campus. If your bike's in need of some TLC, or you need a new (second-hand) one, look no further than our Nottingham Bikeworks' events.
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13 June
Midland's Journey to Net Zero
In-person conference for researchers, academics, industry representatives and professional services staff interested in finding out about how local communities are working towards Net Zero.
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7 & 14 June
Practical conservation sessions
Join the Grounds Team and student Conservation Society on Wednesday's for hands-on conservation and nature-led activities. This month they're installing tree irrigation and creating outdoor teaching spaces.
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Inspired by Volunteers' Week (1-7 June), Green Rewards is focusing on empowering people to get involved in the community to push for environmental change with two new activities this month.
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Most of the actions mentioned in this months newsletter can also be logged and earn you points on Green Rewards.
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