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22 Aug 2016: A two hour tour of the new air conditioning facilities at the university hospital, in Japanese (which I speak very little of), didn't help things much! ... At the end of my time, I proposed a strategy involving a sustainability induction for new students

22 Feb 2016: On 16th February, a training session run jointly by a number of organisations across the University of Cambridge helped students gain first-hand experience in using ‘thermal imaging cameras’ to identify energy efficiency issues in buildings.

29 Mar 2016: You may have heard about the University’s Energy and Carbon Reduction Project (ECRP), which provides funding for large and complex energy and carbon saving projects. Did you know, however, that the project can also help fund much smaller

25 Nov 2016: In 2012 some of the fluorescent lights in the Electrical Engineering Division (formerly the CAPE) Building began to fail.

25 Nov 2016: The Cambridge Carbon Challenge is a competition that launched in October, inviting staff and students to submit their ideas for reducing building energy use and associated carbon emissions (Scope 1 and 2 emissions) across the University estate. Six

27 Jul 2016: The new posters include:. Website updates. Visit our website for new information on waste & recycling,including:. ... new case studies on how people at the University have addressed recycling challenges in different ways.

27 May 2016: Latest Projects Three complementary projects are being carried out with Lucy Cavendish College to support the College’s understanding of its energy use.

27 May 2016: finding new owners for unwanted items.

27 Apr 2016: The big news from the Living Lab this month is that we’re preparing for an end of year event on 9 June to celebrate the projects that have happened this ... It’s a great potential new area of research!

27 Sep 2016: We are gearing up for the start of term; with lots of inductions, presentations and promotions of the new Cambridge Carbon Challenge (read about the launch here and go here for

25 Nov 2016: This month, across the operational estate, departments examined energy use and looked at ways to reduce consumption. The Environment and Energy section (E&E) held a number of events to raise awareness. Gurdon Institute tour Our first event was a

26 Jan 2016: Whether it’s to find a new food spot, explore a less known part of town or (depending where you live) a wild walk in the park or the edges of

25 Oct 2016: 5 October was Vegware’s Green Day in the Hauser Forum’s West Café. Vegware staff were on site to speak to staff and students about the compostable Vegware containers, cups and packaging that are used in the café.

27 Jul 2016: As reported in the last Greenlines, the Living Lab held a celebration event in June to bring together all the students, academic and support staff who have been involved in projects and activities this year including (http://www.environment.admin.cam

22 Aug 2016: We’ve got a lot on the cards for 2016/17. Ten academic projects are already underway. Potential future projects, identified by Estate Management staff, will be appearing on the Living Lab webpages shortly. This will help create more project

27 Jul 2016: Search site. Sustainability. New freezer replacement programme launching in August. Submitted by Grainne Kennedy on Wed, 2016-07-27 10:53. ... ECRP can provide 50 percent of the cost of a new freezer, up to a maximum of £4,500 per unit.

29 Mar 2016: On the 22 March it was 'World Water Day', which got us thinking. How much water does the University use and what are we doing to reduce it? Across the University estate in 2014-2015 we used 366,109m3 of water. That’s enough to fill King’s

27 Sep 2016: Last month we ran a waste & recycling quiz as part of Spotlight on Waste month.

25 Nov 2016: Estates Facilities have taken a number of steps in recent years to make the University fleet sustainable. These steps include; reducing fleet size, tracking vehicle use, driver training, the development of the Sustainable Fleet Management Policy and

22 Feb 2016: Back to school for sustainable building project. Ramaraj Sundraraj, a fourth year Engineering student, is investigating the temperature distribution and natural ventilation system within the new University of Cambridge Primary School ... New opportunity

25 Oct 2016: The University’s efforts to green its fleet will feature in the national publication, Fleet news magazine later this month and there will also be an article in a future edition

4 Jan 2016: The results are in! We asked commuters about their journeys to work from Saturday 10 October to Friday 16 October 2015. Over 2,500 University staff responded, providing information on over 13,000 journeys made to work each week.

26 Oct 2016: The University has published a Sustainable Food Policy which applies to all catering outlets operated by the University Catering Service (UCS). The policy recognises the University’s responsibility to provide healthy and sustainable food to staff,

13 Jan 2016: each new intake of students and reducing their costs. • ... Sustainable living – the One World Challenge encourages more sustainable everyday behaviour and actions, through forming teams competing against each other to instil new behaviours.

26 Jan 2016: Environment & Energy are launching a new programme which focuses specifically on scientific research facilities. ... A new Green Labs section of our website has been launched to provide a focal point for relevant information and resources, while

19 Dec 2016: Last month was Spotlight on Energy month and we challenged you to test your knowledge of all things energy at the University with our online quiz. Congratulations to Kayleigh Paske from the Department of Psychology who won our prize. Below we give

27 Jul 2016: This month we welcome some new faces to the E&E section with the arrival of our three interns; Laura, Cecily and Robert. ... Additionally, I will be involved with some exciting changes and events occurring at the moment, for example the start of the new

22 Aug 2016: Laura Farrell joined the Environment and Energy (E&E) team for five weeks this summer, all the way from Canberra, Australia. Laura’s internship was part of the International Alliance of Research Universities’ (IARU) Sustainability Fellowships

29 Mar 2016: This included four internships which gave students an opportunity to carry out focused research into new ways for the University to improve its environmental performance. ... One of the projects looked into reducing the energy use of plug-in equipment

29 Mar 2016: Posters, leaflets and guidance. As well as a range of travel posters covering cycle security, cycle safety, the Cyclescheme salary sacrifice scheme and carsharing, we’ve also produced six new 'pocket ... On top of all that we've also produced a brand

27 Jul 2016: The five teams in question had worked through the Green Impact ‘workbook’ and having reached the highest level (previously gold); they were looking for a new challenge. ... In 2015/16 a new ‘Excellence’ award level was introduced which encouraged

25 Nov 2016: When the Green Impact team from Modern and Medieval Languages (MML) considered how to improve biodiversity on their site they decided it would be beneficial to bring in ideas from outside the department.

22 Feb 2016: As part of spotlight on energy month, we ran a quiz all about energy at the University of Cambridge. Here we reveal the answers plus some further information about each one – how did you get on? 1. In 2014-15 how much did the University of

25 Oct 2016: Emily Dunning, from the Living Laboratory for Sustainability, announced a new scheme this year - the Cambridge Carbon Challenge. ... The potential for exciting projects and energy savings from the new scheme are immense.

26 Jan 2016: What's happening with the Living Laboratory for Sustainability this month? Read on to find out... Cambridge Climate and Sustainability Forum 2016: Global to Local The Living Lab is supporting this year’s Climate Forum. It is on Saturday 20

22 Aug 2016: Greenwich House was originally home to the Royal Greenwich Observatory (1990-1998). After an extensive refurbishment, completed in January 2016, it is now home to around 400 members of the University’s Unified Administrative Service (UAS).

19 Dec 2016: In the first few weeks of 2017, food will probably be the last thing on many people’s minds but that is exactly what we want to focus on or more precisely we want to focus attention on the environmental impact of food.

22 Aug 2016: A fantastic way to remind people about the importance of good waste management and sustainable practices in general is to host a film screening in your department.

27 Sep 2016: If you are travelling somewhere new, map your journey considering the likelihood of ice or slippery surfaces.

26 Apr 2016: During April, the spotlight has been on sustainable travel. What has this meant? The month kicked off with an event at the Department of Chemistry’s Cybercafe, where staff competed to win the ‘folding bike challenge’, while finding out about

29 Mar 2016: Students! Want to gain the skills and knowledge associated with environmental auditing? Want to do a course that is IEMA (Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment) approved? Want to find out more about what departments and colleges are

27 Sep 2016: 17 Green Impact scheme (now in its fifth year), as well as a brand new initiative, the Cambridge Carbon Challenge. ... The potential for exciting projects and benefits emerging from the new scheme are immense.

26 Apr 2016: All items collected are treated in the UK to recover the metals and plastics which they contain, and the recovered materials are used by manufacturers to make new products.

22 Jan 2016: The University of Cambridge is seeking a knowledgeable and committed individual to join the University's Environment and Energy Section as the Environmental Coordinator.

27 Jun 2016: With the awards being in their fourth year, a new award was introduced for teams who had achieved the highest ‘Gold’ award and wanted to go even further.

27 Jul 2016: Community award - North West Cambridge Development - Creating a long-lasting, sustainable new district for the University and City of Cambridge.

27 May 2016: Stay tuned for details of the award winners in next month’s Greenlines, plus plenty more good news stories about what Green Impact teams have been up to in other departments!

25 Nov 2016: Giving unwanted items a new life. Tidying up after Christmas can be a bit of a hassle but it can also be an opportunity to declutter. ... So try something new this year; dedicate to spending time with someone doing what they love or donate to their

19 Dec 2016: North West Cambridge Development - Creating a long-lasting, sustainable new district for the University and City of Cambridge. ... The North West Cambridge Development is a new urban extension to Cambridge covering 150-hectares for a future community of

25 Oct 2016: November is ‘Spotlight on Energy’ month, meaning that the Environment & Energy section will run a number of events and workshops focusing on energy consumption across the operational estate, and provide individuals with the skills and knowledge