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26 Apr 2018: By posting the items on WarpIt, a large amount of furniture found a new home elsewhere on the University Estate. ... Even better, Allison calculated that if the furniture had been purchased new they would have cost £1,642 – a huge saving!

27 Apr 2021: trends and hotspots in waste generation, so that new solutions to the problem of marine plastics can be developed.

21 Sep 2015: There are some things in life – like birthday parties, eating out or rowing – which just work better when you’re not on your own. Commuting is the same. Combine this with the fact that transport is now the second largest expense for UK

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

18 Dec 2019: In November, the University of Cambridge Catering Managers’ Committee hosted a unique sustainable food event at St John’s College for College Fellows and those involved in catering.

1 Apr 2022: patiently on the bookcase before I can transport her back to my new office space in the department. ... The outer area is clean and ready to receive some more containers and in the inner courtyard I have weeded the raised beds – all ready to be planted

25 Sep 2018: When we think of our University being a world leader in sustainability we often think about technological solutions. While these things are essential for us to make our way to a sustainable future, what is sometimes forgotten is the role of staff

26 Mar 2019: The recently completed Biodiversity Baseline Report has given us a picture of the variety of habitats and species that there are across the University’s estate. Some of these habitats are rich in species while others may not be as diverse due to

28 Mar 2017: Places are now available on our IEMA-approved auditing session on 3 May. University of Cambridge students with an interest in environmental and sustainability issues will gain practical skills and knowledge, receive a CV-boosting certificate, and

28 Nov 2018: 2018 was a big year for the fashion industry. Through documentaries like Fashion’s Dirty Secrets and the True Cost, we learned that the clothes that we wear have a huge impact on the environment and on the welfare of communities who make our

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.

18 Dec 2019: As part of its commitment to minimise its environmental footprint from transport, and to improve congestion in Cambridge, the University wants to encourage staff, students and visitors to travel more sustainably.

15 Oct 2018: Dr Bike session award for highest departmental response rate for staff travel survey One Dr Bike session will be awarded to the department with the highest response rate to the staff travel survey. Following the closure of the survey the response

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.

28 Jul 2021: Staff also now have the option to ‘borrow a bike’ and try something new. ... For example, on West Cambridge, the open-access car park is to the rear of the CAPE building, adjacent to the new Civil Engineering building.

22 Mar 2023: along with our Management Team, have recently transformed its internal lighting system with an upgrade to a new LED lighting system that will reduce energy consumption and cut fuel costs. ... Some of the key benefits of the new lighting system are that

20 Dec 2017: There is no doubt that research carried out in British universities contributes greatly to society. The question posed at the recent S-Lab conference was; how do we carry out research in the most efficient and sustainable manner? The conference took

31 Oct 2018: This year has definitely been a year of action when it comes to waste. Last week there was the announcement of an EU ban on single-use plastics, with the UK consulting on similar legislation.

31 Oct 2018: Why not avoid creating this waste by joining the #OneLessCambridge Campaign and commit to refilling instead of buying new.

19 Nov 2014: University of Cambridge students have a new opportunity to gain and develop project management, teamwork and auditing skills, benefiting their CV at the same time as the University.

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

24 Mar 2023: Car Park Booking System Snapshot Update The Sustainability Team is carrying out a 12-month trial of a car park space booking system at the Greenwich House (GH) & University Library West Road (ULWR) car parks. The trial began on 3rd October 2022,

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

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,

26 Apr 2018: The Environment and Energy team have been busy this month turning the spotlight on travel. With 14 events at seven University sites, staff learnt about the support available to travel using sustainable modes and how they can reduce the environmental

28 May 2019: The visit of mesmerising moths to Jesus College Library a few years ago started a trend in monitoring species, that has not only encouraged Jesus staff and students to get out and explore, but has also encouraged the College to create more spaces to

13 Dec 2018: The University closes this week for a well-earned break, but before we all rush out the door staff are asked to take just five minutes to make sure everything that can be switched off, is. This may seem like common sense, but many would be amazed at

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

14 Mar 2022: In October 2021, the Sustainability Team conducted the latest staff Travel Survey, the response rate to which was 32%, the highest we have ever received, so thank you! In this article you can find the headline results about working and travel

28 Jan 2020: The app also looks at creating a community of like-minded people to support each other in these everyday lifestyle changes as well as new ways they could collaborate.

28 Oct 2020: The University’s Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP), sets out our 10-year vision for the future of biodiversity across the University. As part of our ‘wetland and water’ actions within the BAP, we planned to establish an enhancement project at our

25 Jan 2017: The three internships provide a variety of opportunities. One will focus on promotion and marketing of sustainable food, building on the University’s brand new Sustainable Food policy and working closely ... Many of the outputs from his project are now

16 Aug 2018: Congratulations to all those students who are #GoingtoCambridge. You have probably done all your research, but did you know that the University of Cambridge is not only a prestigious place of learning but we, University staff and students, are also

17 Mar 2021: Search site. Sustainability. World-first sustainable office retrofit begins at new University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership headquarters. ... The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) has announced

26 Nov 2019: These new cleaning products are cutting down on aerosols, reducing packaging waste, and saving on transport to our site. ... The new products (specifically the Proctor and Gamble, ‘Flash Professional’ family of cleaning chemicals) are also delivered

17 Feb 2022: Another remarkable year: view the University’s 2020–21 Environmental Sustainability Report online now. The University is committed to reporting its progress towards the targets set out in its Environmental Sustainability Vision, Policy and

25 Apr 2017: This week you may witness scenes reminiscent of the Olympics as 21 workplaces across the University take on the challenge to see which is the most active.

27 Sep 2019: Submitted by Peter Lumb on Fri, 2019-09-27 10:38. September was a busy month for sustainability news from around the University of Cambridge. ... They say that a picture paints a thousand words, so in a new feature we're showcasing a handful of our

24 Jun 2020: We are reintroducing free Dr Bike sessions to support staff who are travelling back into work. The first session is at the Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre on 2 July. Please note social distancing measures will be in place at all times.

12 Oct 2022: The annual staff travel survey was last conducted online in October 2022. The survey found that 32% of staff are working from home, which has reduced from 45% in 2021. The survey found 26% are cycling into their workplace and 19% are driving alone.

9 Sep 2013: BREEAM. Major new build and refurbishment projects are required to be certified as at least ‘Excellent’ using BREEAM (the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method). ... In particular our new buildings are expected to make

4 Apr 2023: As part of our commitment to carbon reduction, the University has guidelines for how to travel on business more sustainably. A short video summary has just been published to introduce the guidelines.

23 Jun 2017: Cambridge North station welcomed its first customers last month. Located in Chesterton, the station will provide a connection point for commuters in the North of the city. Cambridge North will eventually see up to 3,000 passengers taking to its

25 Feb 2019: Sally, our Carbon and Energy Manager, heads up the team and ensures that our utilities are managed effectively and in accordance with legal requirements and the University’s own environmental aspirations.

26 May 2020: All of us have had to adapt to significant upheaval over the past couple of months. Most of our lab users are currently distant from the labs and can’t expect a return to how things were. Martin and the Green Labs initiative will also be unable to

26 Feb 2019: Robinson College have turned to their local water course, Bin Brook, to heat their buildings. Heating will be generated using a Water Source Heat Pump. Water Source Heat Pumps work by extracting heat from a body of water and converting it into

10 Apr 2024: About you: The University of Cambridge is seeking an organised and committed individual to join the University's Environmental Sustainability Team as the Communications and Engagement Assistant.

28 Jul 2021: right guidance and procedures, roll out new collection infrastructure and share communications materials. ... We hope by recycling we can reduce the demand for new plastic production and reduce the amount of CO2 and other pollutants produced by our