When we think of sustainability it is only natural that we think of the environment, that is mainly what we focus on and it what most resources point to as […]
International Recipe Fest – Grilled Yassa (Gambia/Senegal)
Back in December, our SGO Project Officer for BAME Projects, Kumba, held an International Recipe fest over Teams with the aim of compiling and sharing different recipes from all over […]
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 […]
Reflections on the Code Green event run by Year 2 Events Management Students
As soon as I heard about this virtual event which ran last Friday, I knew I wanted to attend because I know how challenging running a sustainability event can be. […]
What is Greenwashing, and how to spot it?
Greenwashing is when a company or organisation spends time marketing themselves as environmentally friendly, rather than focusing on minimising their environmental impact. It’s intended to appeal to consumers who prefer […]
Why you should consider buying 2nd hand tech to help reduce your carbon footprint
One common complaint about sustainable decision-making is that one person can’t make a major difference, or that it often feels like our changes don’t matter. In some ways, there is […]
New Semester, New Habits – in conversation with the Library Learning Skills Team
In this edition of ‘New Semester, New Habits’ we talk to the Library Learning Skills team about how to implement new habits within your learning in this semester. We understand […]
How cutting down on meat can save you money and save the planet
Going vegan or making a major change in your consumer behaviours often seems inaccessible or unrealistic, but minor changes can make a huge difference, and often come with additional benefits […]
Fairtrade Fortnight: Choosing a more fairly traded lifestyle
As we become more environmentally-conscious and sustainable, it is important to look at choices we make when we purchase items. One way to do this is look at how ingredients […]