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Making a 'Green Impact' in Clare Hall | Sustainability
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/making-green-impact-clare-hall23 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 -
Reduce and reuse: case studies from across the University |…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/reduce-and-reuse-case-studies-across-university30 Oct 2019: fantastic news that staff had collectively reduced their paper usage by the equivalent of 24 full grown trees each year! -
February is Spotlight on Energy month | Sustainability
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/february-spotlight-energy-month29 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 -
A season of sustainable May Balls | Sustainability
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/season-sustainable-may-balls28 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. -
Improving biodiversity where you work | Sustainability
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/improving-biodiversity-where-you-work26 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. -
Cambridge Climate and Sustainability Festival | Sustainability
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/cambridge-climate-and-sustainability-festival29 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 -
Wildflowers to cover iconic lawn at King’s College | Sustainability
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/wildflowers-cover-iconic-lawn-kings-college18 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 -
Spotlight on Energy month – what we learned | Sustainability
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/spotlight-energy-month-what-we-learned26 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 -
Looking back over 100 issues of Greenlines | Sustainability
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/looking-back-over-100-issues-greenlines28 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. -
Award-winning approaches to student engagement | Sustainability
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/award-winning-approaches-student-engagement18 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 -
Wildlife heroes – Making a home for hedgehogs | Sustainability
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/wildlife-heroes-making-home-hedgehogs23 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 -
A penny for your thoughts? How about £500 instead? | Sustainability
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/penny-your-thoughts-how-about-ps500-instead30 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 -
Spotlight on Biodiversity month - the story so far | Sustainability
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/spotlight-biodiversity-month-story-so-far23 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 -
Spotlight on energy efficiency in Cambridge's Colleges |…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/spotlight-energy-efficiency-cambridges-colleges29 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 -
Spotlight on Biodiversity month – what’s happening? | Sustainability
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/spotlight-biodiversity-month-whats-happening26 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 -
February is Spotlight on Energy month - embedded departments |…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/february-spotlight-energy-month-embedded-departments18 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 -
Turning talk into action: Engage for Change applications now open |…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/turning-talk-action-engage-change-applications-now-open30 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 -
The University takes steps towards ‘zero carbon’ future with landmark …
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/university-takes-steps-towards-zero-carbon-future-landmark-energy-deal30 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 -
Supporting the circular economy in Cambridge University buildings |…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/supporting-circular-economy-cambridge-university-buildings26 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! -
Six of the best! Sustainability projects from around the University | …
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/six-best-sustainability-projects-around-university27 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 -
“Everyone likes cute fluffy animals” – Our biodiversity intern on a…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/everyone-likes-cute-fluffy-animals-our-biodiversity-intern-wilder-cambridge27 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. -
Join us in November for our annual bin-busting research project! |…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/join-us-november-our-annual-bin-busting-research-project30 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. -
Is the University of Cambridge meeting its environmental…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/university-cambridge-meeting-its-environmental-sustainability-targets23 Apr 2019: In 2015 the University of Cambridge set out an Environmental Sustainability Vision, Policy & Strategy, outlining its path to 'outstanding environmental sustainability performance'. -
Help engage staff and students in your department on local…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/help-engage-staff-and-students-your-department-local-biodiversity21 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. -
Generations of Wildlife Recording at Girton College | Sustainability
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/generations-wildlife-recording-girton-college27 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 -
Sustainability success: Green Impact gets ready for its 8th year |…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/sustainability-success-green-impact-gets-ready-its-8th-year30 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. -
How will the University’s estate be affected by climate change? |…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/how-will-universitys-estate-be-affected-climate-change26 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. -
Three big environmental events to look out for this year, and how you …
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/three-big-environmental-events-look-out-year-and-how-you-can-get-involved-novembers-waste30 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 -
2 in 3 University staff want to do more at work to help the…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/2-3-university-staff-want-do-more-work-help-environment-how27 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, -
What’s in your building’s bin? These three charts tell you the…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/whats-your-buildings-bin-these-three-charts-tell-you-answer18 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 -
Giving the past a sustainable future: upholstery and upcycling at…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/giving-past-sustainable-future-upholstery-and-upcycling-magdalene-college26 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 -
November's zero waste pop-up market, and tips for running your…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/novembers-zero-waste-pop-market-and-tips-running-your-own26 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 -
Making energy tangible: staff training available during Spotlight on…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/making-energy-tangible-staff-training-available-during-spotlight-energy-month29 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. -
You can be the change: training helps students make a positive…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/you-can-be-change-training-helps-students-make-positive-environmental-difference30 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 -
Let’s Ditch Plastics! Churchill College launches latest…
https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/lets-ditch-plastics-churchill-college-launches-latest-sustainability-initiative26 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.
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