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27 Apr 2016: On 14 April, the University received a Silver ‘EcoCampus’ certificate, marking a significant step on its journey towards internationally recognised performance in managing its environmental impacts.

22 Feb 2016: You can also find the page on a new dedicated page we've set up to link to other green teams' pages across the University. ... To complement this, they also re-vamped the green notice boards around the college with new posters and information to update

19 Dec 2016: Please email environment@admin.cam.ac.uk to register your interest - full details will be available early in the New Year.

27 Jun 2016: There were drinks and a selection of delicious vegetarian and vegan canapés, so many great conversations and new collaborations, and a chance to hear about each other’s projects aiming to ... Supply chains: A new project investigating supply chains

29 Jun 2016: The University recently produced a statement on its investment responsibility.

27 May 2016: What is Cambridge Retrofit? Cambridge Retrofit is an initiative with participants from over 50 local businesses, government bodies and educators to ‘retrofit’ existing buildings over the next 30 years, through improvements in energy efficiency

27 Jul 2016: The Greater Cambridge City Deal is currently formulating a package of measures which will find solutions to peak time congestion in Cambridge’s city centre.

27 Jun 2016: The decorations have all been taken down, the lovely gowns have been returned to the wardrobe and very soon this year’s May Balls will be a distant memory except, that is, in the case of the Clare May Ball where an inspiring precedent has been set

26 Apr 2016: Nan Taplin is an Environment & Energy Coordinator (EEC) in the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages (MML). With her retirement approaching later this year, she reflects on her time as an EEC, with insights into the role and her tips for success

25 Nov 2016: Students at the University of Cambridge could be in with a chance of winning £500 by completing our online survey about your time at university and the skills you have developed through your studies. The short survey, which is being run in

19 Dec 2016: Last year, almost 11,000 tonnes of the University’s carbon footprint came from commuter emissions; these emissions are equivalent to that of a car driving around the world 1,550 times!

5 Feb 2016: This means that precious resources are being lost as the materials used to make electronic goods are valuable and can be used to make new products.

29 Jun 2016: A new central waste contract for the University is coming into effect on the 1st July with Mick George Ltd replacing Cambridge City Council as our main waste contractor.

20 Oct 2016: Estate Management is looking to recruit a Transport Coordinator to join the Environment and Energy Section. Details of the post can be found here and the closing date is 6 November 2016.

25 Jul 2016: Recycle it (ensure it is sent to be turned into new products).

22 Aug 2016: Since early July, the University’s waste has been going to a facility run by our new waste contractors Mick George. ... Large pieces of stone, wood and metal are removed first to be recycled into aggregates, biofuels and new products.

25 Oct 2016: This month, Green Impact launched for its fifth year at the University of Cambridge. The scheme, developed by the National Union of Students, brings staff and students together to enable and showcase positive changes in environmental practice.

25 Oct 2016: The good news is that the University has a new waste contract, brand new guidance on recycling and a comprehensive waste A-Z. ... buildings, as well as the creation of a new best practice such as guidance on setting up pool bike schemes.

16 Sep 2016: Good practice examples:. • The Gurdon Institute invites all new staff and students to sign a sustainability pledge. ... Send students these links to keep up-to-date with relevant news, events and opportunities.

4 Apr 2016: Stronger recognition of the role of vigorous intensity activity. New guidelines on sedentary behaviour. ... Background to review of physical activity for health recommendations. Main points to supplement / expand upon “What’s New?” on screen:.