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25 Jul 2018: Other events taking place on the day include a chance to try out a new bike at Greenwich House and at the Downing Site,and Dr Bike repairs.

28 Feb 2019: This new initiative therefore aims to help further encourage customers to use re-usable cups. ... Customers who wish to be served in a disposable cup will pay a 25p surcharge on the new standard price.

5 Dec 2014: Search site. Sustainability. University Library release their new bike fleet. Submitted by Catrin Darsley on Fri, 2014-12-05 00:00. ... Introducing the newly-named University Library Bikes! As part of Switch Off Week 2014, the UL ran a 'Name the Bike'

23 Apr 2019: Heating and cooling. New efficient gas boilers supply heat to the building’s radiators. ... Solar Power. The New Wing has an array of photovoltaic solar panels on the roof.

7 Jan 2015: Search site. Sustainability. New research release: aeroplanes go hybrid-electric. Submitted by Catrin Darsley on Wed, 2015-01-07 09:06.

11 Oct 2023: The Role: The University of Cambridge is seeking a knowledgeable and committed individual to join the University's Environmental Sustainability Team as their Biodiversity Manager.

26 Jul 2023: that goes on board, as well as being wrapped in the new livery. ... The new buses feature a new design of seat, free wi-fi and USB charging points.

25 Jan 2022: Following consultations with the leadership of Caius a new ‘highlighter system’, in which those who do not want junkmail can signify it on their name cards, will go ahead early next

12 May 2022: My role involves supporting the development of the new Sustainability Strategy for the University, which will replace the previous Environmental Sustainability Policy and Strategy. ... Honestly, helping with the development of the new Sustainability

21 Mar 2023: Voi ‘Travel at Work’ pilot. The Sustainability Team has launched a pilot using Voi for Travel at Work journeys. This six-month trial will evaluate the feasibility of using e-bikes and e-scooters by staff travelling between sites for meetings and

21 Jun 2022: It has now been almost 2 months since the new West Hub opened for business, delighting staff and students alike with its innovative spaces for meeting, eating and working. ... I hope the sustainable initiatives in this article gives you even more

1 Apr 2022: The good news is that a quick survey of our operations has found lots of post room best-practice aligned with the general themes of ‘Reduce, Re-use and Recycle’.

15 Feb 2023: Additional Dr Bike sessions Month Day Date Location March 2023 Tuesday 14/03/2023 Newnham College (Student Travel Survey prize) April 2023 Thursday 13/04/2023 TBC April 2023 Tuesday 18/04/2023 TBC May 2023 Tuesday 09/05/2023 TBC May 2023 Thursday

4 Apr 2022: Our Deputy Head Gardener made a planting plan and bought new plants to flower, oxygenate and help animals climb up to then fly away.

28 Nov 2023: The Environmental Sustainability Team secured an award at the Sustainable Travel Awards held at York Racecourse on the evening of 23rd November. They won the ‘E-Mobility Project of the Year’ category for the work to make Voi e-scooters and

28 Sep 2022: Fast Fashion', the rate at which fast fashion brands cycle around new trends and the rates in which consumers buy is not sustainable!

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.

28 Apr 2021: became the ‘new normal’ in the months to come.

27 Sep 2019: Image: Roger with Biochemistry's new rolling shelving. The best thing? The whole system was free, and Roger’s claim on the items prevented them from ending up in a skip ... The items we claim may be new or pre-used, but are often a big improvement on

8 Jun 2022: Getting to grips with how things are done at the University, meeting more new colleagues and getting my first projects underway. ... The scheme included the option to request new packs or replenishments of certain items.

16 Jun 2022: Mark Jermy, our Senior Grounds Supervisor, and his team have been working tirelessly across the University’s Operational estate to improve our greenspaces for people and nature.

26 Sep 2022: The sessions are aimed at all cyclists, from those just hopping on a bike for the first time to experienced riders who might be new to the city.

23 Oct 2023: The Sustainability Team are inviting applications from Green Impact Teams for a micro-grant of up to £250 to support small scale sustainability projects within University institutions that will contribute to the delivery of the University's

21 Aug 2023: I’m Danielle, the new Assistant Carbon Manager in the Sustainability Team.

24 Nov 2021: Long-time readers of Greenlines will know we like to profile new members of the Sustainability Team. However recently we welcomed Amanda Nolan back from maternity leave, and thought it would be a good opportunity to reintroduce her to our community!

9 Sep 2013: What does the Cambridge University's Sustainability Team do? Virtually every aspect of activity across the University has some sustainability impact. As this agenda is so broad, every individual working or studying at the University has a role to

26 Jul 2023: I am also looking forward to attending the Freshers Fair and hopefully inspiring a new cohort of Cambridge students to get involved in sustainability work whilst they are here! ... Fast Fashion', the rate at which fast fashion brands cycle around new

25 Oct 2022: On 25 October CPCA announced the new operators for the routes under threat, and it also confirmed that other routes are no longer going to be be scaled back.

20 Oct 2022: Your chance to try out an electric cargo bike for two weeks. Cambridgeshire County Council in partnership with Cambridge based Outspoken Cycles are offering a subsidised ‘Try Before You Buy’ electric cargo bike scheme.

21 Nov 2016: Estate Management is looking to recruit a Sustainable Buildings Advisor to join the Environment and Energy Section. Details of the post can be found here and the closing date is 11 December 2016.

2 Aug 2022: The Sustainability Team Sally Pidgeon, Head of Environmental Sustainability Executive Assistant, Paula Wheldon The Carbon & Energy Team Victoria Blake, Carbon and Energy Team Manager Greg Nolan, Energy Manager Max Shone, Assistant Energy

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

7 Apr 2020: Stress is what happens when we perceive that a situation requires more of us than we are able to give. Whatever your situation at the moment, it is likely to be making greater demands of you than you are accustomed to.

21 Aug 2019: whole host of new functionality.

31 Aug 2017: The Environment and Energy team has a new set of posters available for University departments and Colleges! ... To celebrate the new posters, we’re holding a competition.

27 Jul 2021: So far this tactic seems to be working. Lastly, we have planted a new border of mature lavender and hebe, which also provides us with some additional colour and scent in

21 Jul 2022: The kidney-shaped area of longer grass in the middle of the lawn is a new addition this year.

4 Feb 2019: The Equipment Replacement Programme provides financial support for the replacement of old drying cabinets and ultra-low temperature freezers with new, energy efficient models.

4 Apr 2022: rather than buying anything new.

26 May 2021: You may remember back in November we shared some of the sustainability progress at the University’s Farm, well now we’re back with more and it’s still cow-themed! The Sustainability Team are currently working with the University’s Farm to

26 May 2021: Update: The deadline for applications has been extended until 25th June 2021. To apply for a locker please complete fill in the following form: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CamLockers or, to tell us that you already pay for a locker, please

25 Oct 2022: What does your position involve? I’m the Interim Deputy Head of Sustainability. So that means leading the Carbon and Energy team - although to be honest first impressions are that they really know their stuff – which is a real plus!

28 Jun 2018: On 9 June over 500 cyclists came to Eddington, the new community being delivered by the University of Cambridge, for the first ever Eddington Cycling Festival.

18 Jan 2023: I’m the Sustainability Coordinator. I will be leading on the development of the University-wide waste strategy and its associated activities, along with working alongside our new waste contractor to

16 Sep 2020: The Annual Environmental Sustainability Report provides details of the University's successes in sustainability, the lessons learned and the plans for the forthcoming year. Our most recent report can be found on our annual report page. On this page

5 Jul 2022: The BREEAM New construction standards provide a framework to deliver high performing, and sustainable, newly built assets that support commercial success, whilst also creating positive environmental and social impact. ... Improving climate resilience

23 Aug 2021: We are looking to recruit a temporary assignment, based in Cambridge, for 6 months full time or pro-rata part-time over 9 months, starting in October 2021, to complete a biodiversity project. The College Biodiveristy Assistant will conduct a

21 Mar 2022: With a multipronged approach, we have set up policies (such as no hedge cutting during nesting season) and installed new physical structures (such as additional bird boxes and bee hotels). ... Later this year, when our new Passivhaus eco-build is complete

20 Mar 2024: Any member of the University can access their guidance and sign up to hear about the latest news and learning opportunities in the sector (register at the member portal).

25 Jul 2022: What does your position involve?   I am the Sustainable Supply Chains intern and my work will focus on assessing the cradle to grave carbon impacts of identified product(s) of the University’s supply chain.