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28 Mar 2017: In August 2016 the Environment and Energy section launched an Equipment Replacement Programme, which provides funding for the replacement of old ultra-low temperature freezers with new, energy efficient models.

25 Apr 2017: With blossoms in bloom all over the city, the busy bees are sure to appreciate what has been created for them on the Sidgwick site.

28 Mar 2017: We have just added some new ‘pictorial’ bin labels to our website following feedback from staff that the existing ‘infographic’ labels, developed by our waste contractor Mick George, were not intuitive for users, and the icons were hard to

31 Aug 2017: The Environment and Energy team has a new set of posters available for University departments and Colleges! Posters are a great way to spread an environmental message, and the Environment and Energy website now has a compliment of sixty different

25 Jan 2017: Have you failed to sustain your well-intentioned New Year’s resolutions? If you have, we have something convenient that you can do that could lead to immediate self-improvement.

26 Oct 2017: and strong procedures – all of which have a big impact on reinforcing good waste management behaviours.

28 Mar 2017: Of all travel modes, domestic flights are by the far the most carbon intensive method of travel. ... When you have a journey to make ask yourself, could this journey be made by bus or rail or do I need to travel at all?

28 Mar 2017: There’s a lot going on with the Living Laboratory for Sustainability at the moment: The Cambridge Carbon Challenge will see its second round of judging at the beginning of April. Teams are in the process of compiling their business cases which

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

20 Feb 2017: The Environment and Energy section has a new member, Amy Moore is the new Travel Coordinator. Read on to learn more about Amy and her interests: Name: Amy Moore Position: Transport Coordinator (a brand new post) What does this position entail?

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

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 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.

25 Apr 2017: The walking charity Living Streets are encouraging the nation to take to their feet throughout May and pledge to walk for 20 minutes each day. A daily 20 minute walk can prevent a sedentary lifestyle, boost your mood and improve heart health and

21 Feb 2017: The Environment and Energy Section is recruiting for the post of Energy Coodinator (Maternity Cover). The successful candidate will undertake work to monitor the University's use of energy and water and identify areas of potential savings. The

28 Mar 2017: We understand that not all commuters can walk or cycle the entire journey to work so we are encouraging staff to log the distance they walk from the Park & Ride or

23 Jun 2017: The end of the academic year allowed time for reflection and celebration in what has been a busy year for the Living Laboratory for Sustainability.

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. ... All British bats and their roosts are protected by law. 2024 University of Cambridge.

25 Jan 2017: Over the ten days of Christmas, seven laboratories saved £1,000 worth of energy just by making sure that all items that could be switched off, were switched off.

25 Jan 2017: All eight students taking part in the internships over the past 2 years said that they would recommend the scheme to a friend or colleague.