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In the September edition of Greenlines we profiled a number of student societies who are working to make the world a better place in every respect. Getting involved in these societies will give you a chance to develop your skills and to meet like-minded people. Student Community Action (SCA) Student Community Action...

In 2015-16 the University disposed of 3,385 tonnes of operational waste, which is the weight of almost two London Eyes! While 1,114 tonnes of this waste was recycled, audits of the composition of waste disposed from University buildings have shown that we can do so much better. Throughout November, the Environment and...

Do you give much thought to what happens to your waste after you put it in the bin? Is it recycled, reused, sent to landfill or is it turned into Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF)? You need wonder no more, as the University’s main waste contractor has put together a guide describing what happens to each type of waste, accompanied...

The Environment & Energy section recently hosted the Laboratory Efficiency Action Network (LEAN). Representatives from nine institutions were present: the University of Edinburgh, the Francis Crick Institute, Kings College London, University College London, University of Manchester, University of Birmingham, University...