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26 Sep 2018: Electricity is fundamental to our modern lives, and most of us could save on how much we are using during our work and study.

11 May 2015: Walk to Work Week runs from 11-15 May 2015, whether it’s walking all or part of the journey to work, stepping out of the office for a lunchtime walk, or getting off the bus a few stops earlier on your way home, walking is a free and easy way to

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

17 Dec 2020: Step 3: Click submit! We’d like responses as soon as possible in the new year, but will keep the survey open until 12 February.

25 Jun 2019: This year is the seventh year of the Green Impact scheme in the University, and on Friday 21 June the University came together to celebrate the achievements of the 50 department and College teams that participated this year.

15 May 2023: The Environmental Sustainability Team launched a pilot for ‘Travel at Work’ journeys in March 2023. This six-month trial evaluates the feasibility of using e-bikes and e-scooters by staff for travel for work purposes.

27 Jul 2022: The University of Cambridge Estates Division is looking to recruit an Interim Deputy Head of Sustainability. This is a senior role within the Sustainability Team in the Estates Division, reporting to the Interim Head of Sustainability.

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!

23 Jun 2022: If you were leaving Greenwich House on Wednesday, you might have seen the motley crew of 12 members of the Sustainability Team getting ready to be taken on our team cycle tour of Cambridge, led by one of our Transport Managers, Mike Davies.

21 Aug 2019: Unable to find a new home, they were fortunately offered some space for the medium term in a nearby office. ... However the new office were unable to take any of their furniture, and were unable to store it either.

25 Sep 2018: A new service on Sundays, which will depart every 30 minutes between 7.50am and 4.45pm, will be a welcome addition for the users of the service. ... The new timetable can be foundIf you have never travelled on the Universal bus, why not give it a go on

3 May 2019: enjoying exciting new foods and flavours.

2 Jan 2024: The Role: The University of Cambridge is seeking a knowledgeable and committed individual to join the University's Environmental Sustainability Team as its Utility Data Manager.

22 Feb 2019: Morning:. With thousands of submeters recently installed in new buildings, there’s been some teething issues with receiving accurate consumption data, which Xiang tries to resolve. ... This afternoon, Xiang also visits a new capital project, working

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

8 Mar 2021: The Sustainability Team are very grateful to the 27% of staff and 9% of students who completed our annual travel survey back in October 2020. Now more than ever, your responses really do matter and your feedback is crucial as we look to shape

26 Oct 2017: Search site. Sustainability. Using the Energy Cost Metric in the design of the new Civil Engineering Building. ... Submitted by Grainne Kennedy on Thu, 2017-10-26 12:06. Construction works have just commenced on a new building for the Department of

17 Nov 2023: The Role: The University of Cambridge is seeking a knowledgeable and committed individual to join the University's Environmental Sustainability Team as its Sustainability Reporting Manager.

17 Dec 2015: How have the University stopped 382kg of waste from being sent to landfill, saved 28,617mj of energy, and preserved 11 mature trees worth of carbon? Simple - by reusing cups! It’s all thanks to the University Catering Service team, who were

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 Jun 2019: Finally, Izzy is also involved in Clare College’s new Sustainable Investment Society. ... Emma is heavily involved with sustainability in the Alison Richard Building, she raises awareness through a green newsletter but has also set up new recycling

7 Feb 2022: I am really excited to get stuck into all the communications work involved with the University of Cambridge's new Sustainability Strategy as well as my first Green Impact submission, audit ... I am very new to Cambridge but I have never been so happy to

2 Aug 2022: Sustainability Strategy Coordinator - Sarah Carden. I support the development of the new Sustainability Strategy for the University. ... You can contact me with any suggestions or comments on the new strategy.

23 Feb 2023: We are inviting staff to participate in a short 4-minute survey to help us with our research on peak-time congestion in Cambridge.

28 May 2019: All new constructions in Oxford aim to meet the Passivhaus standard while all new developments in the University of Cambridge are to meet the BREEAM Excellent standard. ... Home to a new Green Impact team, this College had focused much of their efforts

24 Sep 2021: Free cycle training . A new cycle training contract has just been secured with Cambridge based Outspoken Training. ... The sessions are aimed at all types of cyclists, from those just starting out and hopping on a bike for the first time, through to

25 Jan 2022: about. Check the news and, with constant regularity, scientists and politicians discuss climatic points of no return. ... I see allotments as the perfect ideal of environmentalism: they strengthen our link with the earth and the elements and they foster

4 Apr 2023: Volunteer as a Green Impact auditor and gain a digital badge from SOS-UK! Join training delivered by SOS-UK in the morning, and then in the afternoon complete 1-3 environmental audits of department and college teams who have been taking part in our

17 Aug 2023: From 1 October 2023 businesses must no longer supply, sell or offer certain single-use plastic items in England. The full guidance on what is included in the ban is here. We have summarised this below: Polystyrene food and drink containers

28 Nov 2018: Unigreen scheme presented at both as their service allows labs to find a new home for any equipment they no longer need.

25 Jan 2018: According to the Carbon Trust, encouraging staff to adopting greener behaviours can lead to savings of up to 10% on energy costs. For the University of Cambridge this would mean a saving of around £1.4million!

18 Dec 2019: According to a 2018/19 national survey run by SOS-UK, 59% of Higher Education students want to learn more about sustainable development.

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

17 Oct 2022: Submitted by Susannah Cook on Mon, 2022-10-17 08:49. The new contract will provide a ‘split service’, with half of Universal buses serving Girton College at the northern end ... The new Mellor Sigma 12 buses are designed, engineered and fitted out in

24 Mar 2023: Do you remember when you were a young child and you played Hide and Seek, or Treasure Hunt? Can you recall that tingling, screech-making feeling when you found what you were looking for, a hidden friend or, perhaps, even better – treasure!? Well it

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.

26 Sep 2022: The 2022/2023 Green Impact year is fast approaching, and you might be wondering how to get started in your College or workplace. A key first step, if you don’t already have one, is to set up a dedicated Green Impact Team that will work together on

2 Jan 2024: The Role: The University of Cambridge is seeking a knowledgeable and committed individual to join the University's Environmental Sustainability Team as the Assistant Carbon Manager.

23 Nov 2021: The proposals include:. A new bus network, offering more frequent services, with longer operating hours, more rural connections, and new routes into growing employment sites.

10 Mar 2022: Utilising more plant-based ingredients in the dishes they prepare is nothing new for the inventive Robinson College Chefs – there has been a conscious increase in the plant-based food provision

26 Jan 2021: Once complete, the works will significantly reduce the level of vibration from the road and allow more sensitive instruments to be installed in the new Cavendish III lab that is currently

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 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

29 Aug 2018: The Living Laboratory for Sustainability provides opportunities for students to develop their skills and tackle environmental sustainability issues on the University’s operational estate. Internships is one of the ways we do this.

21 Jul 2022: This was a new concept for securing travel plan delivery and financial assurance from housing developers within the county. ... I am looking forward to seeing some of the hard work being delivered through the introduction of new pool bikes and the data

28 May 2019: Madingley Road Walking and Cycling Improvement scheme. The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) would like to hear the thoughts of Madingley Road local residents, workers and road users on how to improve walking and cycling along Madingley Road,

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

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

20 Feb 2017: A colleague had emailed the department about ‘a new friend’ in the lab block and we were all eager to have a look. ... Our new friend was a bat, huddled in the corner of an office.

28 Mar 2019: Not content to just enjoy wildlife in the city, we have organised a guided lunchtime cycle to Trumpington Meadows and Byron’s Pool. Come along to hear how the meadow was established and how it has made an impact on local biodiversity. A tralk will