Tips for a ‘Planet Healthy’ Plate
Leave a Reply
Search Results for: energy
Tips and tricks to introduce sustainability to your Christmas
Christmas is a time when a large amount of consumption, and often over-consumption, takes place. This post is an introduction to some ideas and tips that could help to reduce the negative impacts that holidays, such as Christmas, can create on the environment. We would like to think that these ideas are creative and fun, […]
Food Waste at Newcastle University
Globally, it’s estimated that 1/3 of all food produced for human consumption goes to waste every year – that’s around 1.3 billion tons! This is a huge problem, especially as we have limited resources to feed an ever-growing population. It is therefore essential we work to avoid waste and make the most of what we […]
The Christmas Switch Off at Newcastle University
What is the Christmas Switch Off? The Christmas Switch Off is a University-wide campaign where we encourage staff and students to turn off any electrical items that can be switched off instead of leaving them on standby over the Christmas break. Why is the Christmas Switch Off important? By turning off everything that can be […]
COP27 – What Went Well and What Needs Work
COP27, Sharm El-Sheikh Over the last couple of weeks, the world has been watching leaders talk about the future of our climate at COP27. The event, which has been happening annually since 1992, brings politicians, diplomats and non-governmental organisations from around the world to discuss the effects of climate change and actions we can take […]
Event recap: Climate Action at Newcastle University
On the 10th November, 2022, we invited colleagues and students to join us at a conference-style, collaborative event on climate action. First, we would like to thank everyone who attended our event, Climate Action at Newcastle University. We had a wonderful day and are so grateful that we got to meet you all and discuss […]
Small sustainable swaps for your bathroom
Whilst some of these products may have properties that are more sustainable than other products that we are likely to use, the most sustainable option is to use what you have currently have if it is in a good condition or you have plenty of it. However, should you run out of some bathroom essentials […]
What does net-zero carbon emissions mean to Newcastle University?
Introduction Newcastle University has set a goal to be net-zero on carbon dioxide emissions by 2030. Initially this goal was set for 2040, however upon recognising the international urgency of many environmental issues such as climate change and biodiversity loss, Newcastle University took the brave decision to move this goal forward by ten years. The […]
Introduction to Sustainability at Newcastle University
Newcastle University aims to be net zero by 2030. Wondering how? Meet the team behind the plan… Ten years ago, Newcastle University’s Sustainability Team was created with just two employees looking after the University’s entire energy system. Today, we are a team of nine, responsible for environmental and energy management and driving improvement. Net zero […]
Introduction to Sustainability at Newcastle University
Newcastle University aims to be net zero by 2030. Wondering how? Meet the team behind the plan… Seventeen years ago, Newcastle University’s Sustainability Team was created with just two employees looking after the University’s entire energy system. Today, we are a team of ten, responsible for a range of environmental management concerns, from the energy […]