Go Green Week is People & Planet’s annual national week of action on climate change in schools, colleges and universities. This year at Newcastle University, students will be holding a week of activities to raise awareness and launch their “Going Greener” projects.

Local company Green Scene have teamed up with Newcastle University’s People & Planet in order to provide environmentally themed, alternative nights out and first on the agenda is Carbon Speed Dating (just in time for Valentine’s Day!). This fun and relaxed evening is taking place on Monday 7th February at Kaffeccinos and it is a great opportunity to get out and meet new people. And who knows, as well as finding a few tips on how to reduce your carbon footprint, you may even find love!

So if you fancy a night out with a bit of a difference check out their facebook page here for more information on tickets.

To highlight unnecessary amount of waste in the food industry, People & Planet members will also be outside the Robinson Library handing out FREE SMOOTHIES on Tuesday 8th February made from fruit which would have otherwise been thrown out by local supermarkets and markets. So thirsty passer-by’s, keep a look out!

Continuing on with the food theme, you can catch a showing of Food Inc. on Wednesday 9th February at the Salsa Cafe, with the film kicking off at 8.30pm. Food Inc. is an Oscar nominated eye-opening documentary which examines America’s corporate controlled food industry – a must see for keen movie and food fans. More details about the event can be found on their facebook page here

To round up Go Green Week, People & Planet and other local Green Initiatives will be setting up some stalls outside the Robinson Library on Friday 9th February. So pop down and have a look if you fancy getting involved with future activities, there may even be some freebies handed out from us here at the Sustainability Team!

Lisa, Student Engagement Intern