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Read more at: The original green technology: cleaning the air at the David Attenborough Building

The original green technology: cleaning the air at the David Attenborough Building

25 May 2017

Clean air is on the agenda a lot these days but it is almost always in relation to the air outdoors. Given that people often spend up to 90% of their time indoors, surely we should also consider the impact of pollutants indoors . Ventilating a building well will improve air quality but can sometimes result in heat loss...

Read more at: The not so long and winding road

The not so long and winding road

25 May 2017

The word “commute” can conjure up images of traffic chaos or long frustrating periods getting to where you need be. This might be the case for many but not for all, as we recently learned when we met staff through our Spotlight on Travel events. Many University staff enjoy their commute and see it as a time to get some...

Read more at: The proof is in the pudding - sustainable food update

The proof is in the pudding - sustainable food update

25 May 2017

There has been a flurry of activity since the launch of the University’s Sustainable Food Policy in February. Departments and Colleges are integrating the principles of the policy into their own operation and other Universities are following in our footsteps. Read on to hear about what has been happening. College vegan...

Read more at: A day of reckoning - Green Impact audits

A day of reckoning - Green Impact audits

24 May 2017

On 3 May we held the hectic yet fun annual event – the Green Impact audits! This year 36 teams of staff and students from across the University took part in Green Impact, the University’s environmental awards scheme , and all teams needed to be audited to verify what they have achieved over the last academic year. Sixteen...

Read more at: Meet our new Sustainable Buildings Advisor

Meet our new Sustainable Buildings Advisor

24 May 2017

1. Name: Alex Reeve 2. Position: Sustainable Buildings Advisor 3. What does this position entail? Providing specialist advice to promote the design and construction of environmentally sustainable new build and refurbishment projects. 4. What is your (education/qualifications) background and how did you get here? I studied...

Read more at: Inspiration and action at Earth Optimism Summit

Inspiration and action at Earth Optimism Summit

25 April 2017

Hundreds of people queued throughout the day on Saturday 22 April at the David Attenborough Building to get a glimpse of their heroes and to hear them speak. These heroes were not celebrities as you might expect but conservationists and on this day, Earth Day, they delivered the message at the Earth Optimism Summit ( #...

Read more at: Green Impact - what has been achieved in the Colleges

Green Impact - what has been achieved in the Colleges

25 April 2017

Last week was the closing date for Green Impact, the University’s sustainability accreditation and awards scheme. Around 40 teams of staff and students from across the University got involved in improving the environmental performance of their places of work and study. Colleges were well represented and in this article we...

Read more at: POLIS goes batty for bees

POLIS goes batty for bees

25 April 2017

As part of their ongoing Green Impact work, the Department of Politics and International Studies has taken a number of measures to ‘bee’ more biodiverse. The team have used posters in kitchens and staff social areas to promote the importance of planting bee friendly flowers, and have practised what they preached by placing...

Read more at: Which is the University's fittest workplace?

Which is the University's fittest workplace?

25 April 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. The Challengers Environment and Energy Greenwich House Building management Business Improvement Group Obstetrics and Gynaecology Careers service Plant Sciences John Van...

Read more at: Spotlight on Travel month - what happened?

Spotlight on Travel month - what happened?

25 April 2017

Throughout April the Environment and Energy section travelled across the operational estate to raise awareness of sustainable travel options for staff. We met with hundreds of staff at Cambridge Biomedical Campus, the Sidgwick site and West Cambridge site, and we discussed the many ways that the University can support...

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