8 ways the ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ is saving the world
The ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ has been ranked in the the UK’s top 5 most environmentally-friendly universities after reducing our carbon emissions by more than 1,200 tonnes in the last decade.
The University has;
- Saved 1,224 metric tonnes of CO2 since 2007 (that’s the equivalent of burning nearly 1.5 million pounds (lbs) or 680,000kg of coal!)
- Cut notional energy emissions by 52%
- Reduced our carbon footprint by a third (despite increasing building floor space by 50% in 10 years
HERE’S HOW:
- JUMP awards scheme Since October 2014, we have been running a fun sustainability and well-being scheme which enables all staff and students to earn points for ‘good behaviour’. The scheme has been developed in partnership with a company called Green Rewards and you can earn points by positive actions such as exercising, energy saving and recycling!
- The Green Campus GroupSince 2007, the Green Campus Group is open to all students and staff to join who are interested in environment and sustainable development. The group meets 4 times a year and is involved in running green events/projects!
- Fairtrade status for 10 years We have achieved this through the food and drinks served in the Otters Restaurant and items including SU Clothing in The Shop.
- Reusable cup discountWhen buying hot drinks, you can save 20p by bringing in a reusable cup at our on campus Costa, Starbucks and Otters Restaurant.
- Recyclable food boxesThe Otters Restaurant serves takeaway meals in recyclable food boxes.
- Free intercampus shuttle busWith a student card, you can use our U7 and U8 bus services to travel between campuses and off-campus accommodation to reduce car use.
- Cycle to work schemeWe encourage staff and students to cycle to work to decrease car use and increase exercise! There are cycle lanes across ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ and Bognor, cycle paths on campus and secure on campus bike storages. We even have a free Bike Clinic!
- University vans are electricWe have electric chargers on campus specifically for our University vans!