Hi everybody I’m Max, one of the new project officers of the Student Green Office (SGO).
Sustainability in the Kitchen
Sustainability is a complicated thing, and it can be difficult to know where to start, and that can make sustainable change intimidating. With that in mind, here is a guide […]
What I learnt from the SGO
At the time of writing, I am one week away from finishing my contract with the SGO. Working with the Student Green Office has been one of the defining experiences […]
Alternative Milks and Sustainability
One of the major trends in recent years with an upsurge of interest in vegan diets and sustainable food production is alternative milks, which have grown in popularity and variety […]
The Environmental Performance Index (EPI) explained
The Environmental Performance Index, or EPI, is a ranking of 180 countries in terms of environmental health and ecosystem vitality, essentially a performance review on their sustainable development. The ranking […]
What a reunified rail means for sustainable travel
A recent government announcement shared plans to reunify the national rail under one governing body, which is slated to make travel easier and (hopefully) cheaper for a lot of people. […]
What doesn’t work about the ‘Zero Waste Mason Jar’ Trend
A recent trend on social media has seen people making ‘trash jars’ or ‘zero waste jars’, designed to impress and encourage people to create as little waste as possible, often […]
Moving in (and out) sustainably
The end of the academic year can be a very stressful time with assessments and summer fast approaching. With the potential need to move to a new house, either into […]
Buying second-hand clothes can help you slash your carbon footprint
As students, it can be incredibly difficult to make changes to our own lives to reduce our carbon footprints. We may lack direct control over our energy providers, our travelling […]