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Read more at: Reduce and reuse: case studies from across the University

Reduce and reuse: case studies from across the University

30 October 2019

November will be our Spotlight on Reduce and Reuse month so to give you some inspiration for action, and to celebrate what we’ve already achieved, we’ve put together some of our top examples of reduction and reuse from across the University. Reducing paper use: a simple route to sustainability improvements Just under 90%...


Read more at: Three big environmental events to look out for this year, and how you can get involved in November’s waste challenge…

Three big environmental events to look out for this year, and how you can get involved in November’s waste challenge…

30 October 2019

The new academic year is underway, Green Impact has been officially launched, and we’re set for an exciting year of developments on environmental issues at the University of Cambridge. The last year has been a whirlwind one for environmental sustainability, so it’s hard to pick the topics that the Environment & Energy...


Read more at: Sustainability success: Green Impact gets ready for its 8th year

Sustainability success: Green Impact gets ready for its 8th year

30 October 2019

The launch of Green Impact 2019/20 saw over 100 staff and students fill the stunning setting of the Sainsbury Laboratory on 22 October 2019. Now in its 8 th year at the University of Cambridge, Green Impact has been going from strength to strength. The audience made up some of the latest members of a growing community...


Read more at: Making a sustainability difference at your University – training opportunities

Making a sustainability difference at your University – training opportunities

27 September 2019

It’s been a big few months at the University of Cambridge for climate change and environmental sustainability. On the same day as the UK’s all-time temperature record was broken at the Cambridge University Botanic Gardens, the University committed to a ‘science based target’ of zero carbon emissions from energy use by 2048...


Read more at: Six of the best! Sustainability projects from around the University

Six of the best! Sustainability projects from around the University

27 September 2019

The University of Cambridge’ Green Impact awards are entering their 8 th year later this month, with a launch event at the Sainsbury Laboratory. Over recent years, Green Impact has supported many departments, colleges and labs to improve their sustainability performance, with a focus on incremental improvements each year...


Read more at: “Everyone likes cute fluffy animals” – Our biodiversity intern on a Wilder Cambridge

“Everyone likes cute fluffy animals” – Our biodiversity intern on a Wilder Cambridge

27 September 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 . This week we hear from Cecile Thiaucourt, who tells us of her project to engage staff and students with biodiversity on the...


Read more at: Don’t be shelf-ish!

Don’t be shelf-ish!

27 September 2019

It’s perhaps the stereotypical view of a University building – dusty shelves filled with books and old documents. Certainly a common sight around the University, storage is a key issue for many departments, with academic research to archive and varied financial and administrative operations to support. The Department of...


Read more at: 2 in 3 University staff want to do more at work to help the environment, but how?
Green Impact Teams at the annual Sustainability Showcase in 2019.

2 in 3 University staff want to do more at work to help the environment, but how?

27 September 2019

This year sees the eighth year of the Green Impact scheme at the University and we’re hoping to keep on growing with more participants on board than ever – last year saw record levels of participation! Whether you’re a staff member or student, if you’re looking to make a positive environmental impact then Green Impact...


Read more at: In Pictures: September's Sustainability highlights from around the University

In Pictures: September's Sustainability highlights from around the University

27 September 2019

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 favourite images from around the University, each one giving an insight into the transformation of the University to a place of...


Read more at: Help engage staff and students in your department on local biodiversity!

Help engage staff and students in your department on local biodiversity!

21 August 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. Such events could include, but are not restricted to, nature walks, hanging...