Tis’ the Season to be Green 

Christmas can be a time of joy, love, and celebration, but it can also lead to overconsumption and unnecessary waste. The good news is, you don’t have to sacrifice festive fun to be sustainable! There are countless ways to lower your carbon footprint without dimming the holiday cheer. Let’s take action now and make this …

How to reduce food waste, with a Christmas theme

In the second of our sustainable Christmas themed blogs, Juliet Lawrence from the UoN Sustainability Society tells us how and why we should be trying to reduce our food waste throughout December, and beyond. Everyone is starting to think about Christmas now as the end of term is approaching! So here are some tips on …

Off for Christmas

It’s hard to escape the flurry of Christmas-related activity, but as the Christmas break approaches, the Sustainability team are making preparations that don’t relate to turkey, trees or tinsel. Historically, the University closes for around 11 days between Christmas and the New Year. With virtually all buildings closed and normal activity suspended, this offers a …