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25 Jun 2019: In October 2016 the University introduced a new sustainable food policy which removed beef and lamb from University cafeterias. ... More than 40 students have now taken part in the programme and have run a huge number of diverse projects with many going

26 Nov 2019: These new cleaning products are cutting down on aerosols, reducing packaging waste, and saving on transport to our site. ... The new products (specifically the Proctor and Gamble, ‘Flash Professional’ family of cleaning chemicals) are also delivered

18 Dec 2019: In November, the University of Cambridge Catering Managers’ Committee hosted a unique sustainable food event at St John’s College for College Fellows and those involved in catering.

26 Mar 2019: The recently completed Biodiversity Baseline Report has given us a picture of the variety of habitats and species that there are across the University’s estate. Some of these habitats are rich in species while others may not be as diverse due to

18 Dec 2019: As part of its commitment to minimise its environmental footprint from transport, and to improve congestion in Cambridge, the University wants to encourage staff, students and visitors to travel more sustainably.

28 May 2019: The visit of mesmerising moths to Jesus College Library a few years ago started a trend in monitoring species, that has not only encouraged Jesus staff and students to get out and explore, but has also encouraged the College to create more spaces to

25 Feb 2019: Sally, our Carbon and Energy Manager, heads up the team and ensures that our utilities are managed effectively and in accordance with legal requirements and the University’s own environmental aspirations.

27 Feb 2019: Going forward, the College intends to not just look at the amount of energy their new £10million building will consume, but they will also look at the embedded carbon of the ... If you would like to share a sustainability news story from your College or

26 Feb 2019: Robinson College have turned to their local water course, Bin Brook, to heat their buildings. Heating will be generated using a Water Source Heat Pump. Water Source Heat Pumps work by extracting heat from a body of water and converting it into

27 Sep 2019: For anyone interested in sustainability and climate change at Cambridge, this year promises to see many more exciting new developments, as signalled in the Vice Chancellor’s blog on climate change ... Here’s a summary of some of the opportunities

23 Apr 2019: The end of the Green Impact year is upon us and to show what can be achieved we are sharing the story of the Clare Hall Green Impact team. If you would like your department or College to participate in the 2019/20 year of Green Impact, please get in

30 Oct 2019: fantastic news that staff had collectively reduced their paper usage by the equivalent of 24 full grown trees each year!

29 Jan 2019: The Environment and Energy section organises a number of ‘Spotlight on’ months throughout the year to raise awareness of important environmental issues. During February we will be turning the spotlight on energy, to engage staff and to make

28 May 2019: You can make your clothing more sustainable by using clothes-sharing platforms like NU Wardrobe to borrow rather than by a new outfit.

26 Mar 2019: Wildlife is everywhere in our beautiful city, from the peregrines nesting in the city centre, to the blue tits in Jesus College, and right down to the bees that feast on herbs and flowers in the city’s gardens.

29 Jan 2019: The Cambridge Climate and Sustainability Festival is a one-day annual festival taking place on 16 February at the Fisher Building of St John’s College. The festival is organised by a group of Cambridge University students and run in partnership

18 Dec 2019: Keep off the grass’ signs will be cast aside and temporary paths will let visitors truly explore the new ecosystem. ... Surveys conducted before the seeds were sown in October, and after the wildflowers have bloomed, will provide valuable data on

26 Feb 2019: finally Rebecca Ward of Engineering discussed how we can better model energy consumption in new buildings. ... For energy efficiency improvements in new and existing buildings help is available from Building Energy ManagersIf you have any metering

28 May 2019: One of the top issues covered in this issue was a new recycling collection set up by the City Council. ... By the time Issue 6 arrived, the turn of the century was fast approaching and another new development was worthy of mention.

18 Dec 2019: The University of Cambridge is delighted to have its Engage for Change programme Highly Commended at the 15th Green Gown Awards. The Awards recognise the innovative and inspiring sustainability work taking place in universities and colleges to

23 Apr 2019: One of the great joys of Spotlight on Biodiversity month has been meeting staff from across the University who are doing their bit to protect nature. Over the next few months we will introduce you to some of these individuals and let you know how

30 Oct 2019: Be in with a chance of winning cash prizes by completing the NUS Uni Skills Survey about your time at university and the skills you develop for getting a job. All students at the University of Cambridge are invited to take part so feel free to share

23 Apr 2019: The good weather this month has allowed many staff to engage with the wildlife near where they work. It has been a busy month of walks, talks and explorations. It is clear that University staff love nature and we will try and have more

29 Jan 2019: Two new buildings are being built to a Passivhaus accredited standard, it is believed that these will be the first student buildings to be built to this standard in Cambridge. ... It is the intention that these new buildings will be built to a Passivhaus

26 Mar 2019: Across the month of April we are turning the spotlight on the important topic of biodiversity. Biodiversity is the “wealth of wildlife” – the number and abundance of species - incorporating both rare and common species and habitats; all of

18 Jan 2019: 2018 is firmly behind us and our energy levels are beginning to rise as we see the evenings slowly stretch, but what about all that other energy that makes our day possible? The energy that we rarely notice. The electricity, gas and biomass that is

30 Oct 2019: In case you missed it in last month’s issue of Greenlines, Engage for Change applications for the Lent term are now open! Applications will close on Wednesday 22 January 2020 and for successful applicants, weekly meetings will be held on Mondays

30 Oct 2019: Under the new agreement, universities including Newcastle, Exeter, Aberystwyth and Cambridge, will collectively purchase £50m of clean, renewable energy from specific windfarms located in Scotland operated by Statkraft, Europe’s largest

26 Nov 2019: s clear that all the excess waste and production of new furniture adds up to a vast environmental impact. ... from disposal and to grateful new owners - including the electron microscope pictured here!

27 Sep 2019: Started as an Excellence project in a previous year’s Green Impact, the initiative was in doubt due to a pending office move to the new Student Services Centre. ... Thanks to the hard work of the UCS Green Team, they have successfully ported the

27 Sep 2019: Every Summer the University’s Environment & Energy Section hosts several student interns. Last month we reported on Robyn Topper’s efforts to map staff commutes to and from the University.

30 Oct 2019: Initiated by the University’s Living Laboratory for Sustainability, our bin audits give us valuable data on how good the University is at recycling and where we need to improve our sustainability performance.

23 Apr 2019: In 2015 the University of Cambridge set out an Environmental Sustainability Vision, Policy & Strategy, outlining its path to 'outstanding environmental sustainability performance'.

21 Aug 2019: The Environment and Energy section is currently looking for members of staff or students in your department who would be interested in running biodiversity-related activities to boost local biodiversity and help promote wellbeing activities too.

27 Nov 2019: This survey group has been very successful, not only gathering weekly data but also expanding in size and gaining new volunteers. ... At the start of the academic term I spoke at a sustainability event for new students at Girton College about wildlife

30 Oct 2019: Green Impact teams can play an important role in finding new ways of tackling these challenges. ... board! If you're not sure how to get started, read our guide for new teams.

26 Feb 2019: In December of 2018, Sir David Attenborough spoke at the opening of the UN climate change conference in Poland: "Right now, we are facing a man-made disaster of global scale. Our greatest threat in thousands of years, climate change.

30 Oct 2019: decline. Here in the University, work is underway to improve habitats and enhance nature on the estate, while the recent creation of a new ‘Bodiversiteams’ initiative will see staff taking on ... help another part of the University find a new bit of

27 Sep 2019: Register now and ensure you don’t miss out on hearing more about the University’s new ‘zero carbon’ target, finding out about the information and support available through Green Impact,

18 Dec 2019: There has been much in the news about how plastics recycling is becoming more challenging due to high levels of contamination, the variety of types of plastic used in ... use! The good news is that only a very small amount of recyclables were found in

26 Nov 2019: Rolls of Liberty print speak of a more luxurious past and a battered sofa waits patiently on rusty springs to be given a new lease of life. ... Although some new pieces of furniture did have to be purchased for the rooms in Mallory C, the old and new

26 Nov 2019: I am lucky that the idea to run the market and the new policies about staff engagement and getting involved in staff networks have come at the same time so we ... I had a really positive response from vendors, particularly from the smaller businesses

29 Jan 2019: Our energy consumption at home is tangible because we pay the bills. That cost might spur us on to make changes to our behaviour, make energy efficiency improvements or invest in renewable technologies.

30 Oct 2019: In the meantime, be sure to have a look around our resources page – we’ve got some great guidance including templates for giving new students inductions on sustainability issues, tips for

26 Nov 2019: Sustainability is really important to us, we’ve looked at lots of different options and it is a real challenge, but we’ve found that the biggest thing we can influence is behaviour.