{"id":202,"date":"2022-10-26T14:42:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-26T13:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/?page_id=202"},"modified":"2023-01-06T12:03:54","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T12:03:54","slug":"lifestyle","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/categories\/lifestyle\/","title":{"rendered":"Lifestyle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1603 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-all-blogs category-lifestyle category-uncategorised\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1603 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-all-blogs category-lifestyle category-uncategorised\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/2026\/04\/14\/rethinking-printing-on-campus\/\" target=\"_self\" >Rethinking Printing on Campus<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Every year,&nbsp;around&nbsp;400 million tonnes&nbsp;of paper and paperboard are produced,&nbsp;with numbers&nbsp;predicted to double by 2050.&nbsp;The paper industry&nbsp;is&nbsp;among the top five most energy-intensive industries&nbsp;globally and production&nbsp;requires significant amounts of water.&nbsp;&nbsp; Printing may seem like a small, everyday activity, but its environmental impact&nbsp;can&nbsp;add up quickly.&nbsp;Adopting more sustainable&nbsp;printing&nbsp;practices can&nbsp;help us to&nbsp;reduce waste, energy use, and carbon emissions across campus.&nbsp;&nbsp;&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-04-14T14:19:50+01:00\">14 April 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1583 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-all-blogs category-lifestyle category-news category-uncategorised\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/2026\/03\/10\/food-waste-at-newcastle-university-2\/\" target=\"_self\" >Food Waste at Newcastle University<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">In the UK, it&#8217;s estimated that 4.4 million tonnes of edible food is thrown away each year. This equates to \u00a317.5 billion worth of food being wasted, and 16 million tonnes of greenhouse gases being created by food waste, harming the environment as well as our pockets. It is therefore essential we avoid food waste&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-03-10T13:56:23+00:00\">10 March 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1387 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-all-blogs category-lifestyle tag-cycling tag-sustainable-action tag-sustainable-campus tag-travel\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/2025\/11\/24\/autumn-and-winter-cycling-tips\/\" target=\"_self\" >Autumn and Winter Cycling Tips!\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Cycling is a great way to get active, travel sustainably, and save money on transport costs. While commuting by bike is more popular in the summer months, riding through autumn and winter can be just as enjoyable (with the right preparation)!&nbsp;&nbsp; Here are our top tips to help you stay warm, visible, and confident on&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-11-24T09:00:00+00:00\">24 November 2025<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1348 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-all-blogs category-lifestyle category-news category-uncategorised tag-get-involved tag-sustainable-campus tag-waste\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/2025\/09\/29\/sustainability-team-beach-clean-2025\/\" target=\"_self\" >Sustainability Team Beach Clean 2025!<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">This week the Sustainability Team headed to Tynemouth Longsands Beach and Cullercoats for a beach litter pick in support of the Great British Beach Clean 2025. Every September, thousands of people across the UK head to the coast to take part in this nationwide event, organised by the Marine Conservation Society (MCS). Last year volunteers&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-09-29T13:26:23+01:00\">29 September 2025<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1343 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-lifestyle category-news category-uncategorised\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/2025\/09\/18\/world-car-free-day\/\" target=\"_self\" >World Car Free Day<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Monday 22nd September is World Car Free Day and Newcastle University is taking a city-wide approach with local institutions including Newcastle City Council, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Nexus. We are asking those who can, to take the&nbsp;Newcastle Car Free Day pledge&nbsp;and commute to campus using a car free mode&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-09-18T08:02:55+01:00\">18 September 2025<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1309 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-all-blogs category-lifestyle tag-cycle-to-work-day tag-cycling tag-green-commuting tag-sustainable-campus tag-sustainable-travel tag-travel\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/2025\/08\/04\/cycle-to-work-day-2025\/\" target=\"_self\" >Cycle to Work Day 2025: Everything You Need to Get Involved<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">This Thursday, 7th August, is Cycle to Work Day, a national campaign founded by Cycling UK to encourage as many people as possible to commute by bike. Whether you are a regular rider or are considering cycling to work for the first time, it is a perfect opportunity to start! This blog outlines the benefits&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-08-04T10:17:30+01:00\">4 August 2025<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1283 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-all-blogs category-lifestyle tag-get-involved tag-sustainable-action tag-sustainable-campus\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/2025\/07\/01\/plastic-free-july-2025\/\" target=\"_self\" >Plastic Free July 2025!<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Plastic pollution poses a\u00a0worldwide challenge, with 400 million tons\u00a0of plastic produced each year, and this number is predicted to triple by 2060 (UNEP, 2025). It is estimated that UK households throw away a staggering\u00a01.7 billion pieces of plastic\u00a0packaging a week (Big Plastic Count, 2024). Plastic is a highly durable material; therefore, it rarely completely disappears&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-07-01T13:04:54+01:00\">1 July 2025<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1274 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-all-blogs category-carbon category-lifestyle tag-active-travel tag-air-pollution tag-clean-air-day tag-health\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/2025\/06\/18\/clean-air-day-2025\/\" target=\"_self\" >Clean Air Day 2025<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Thursday 19th June 2025 marks Clean Air Day, the UK\u2019s largest campaign dedicated to tackling air pollution. Coordinated by Global Action Plan, this day brings communities, schools, workplaces and decision-makers together to raise national awareness and advocate for clean, healthy air.\u00a0 Why Air Pollution Matters&nbsp; Air pollution is now recognised by both the UK Government&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-06-18T17:00:00+01:00\">18 June 2025<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1241 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-all-blogs category-lifestyle tag-active-travel tag-bike-week tag-bikes tag-cycling-uk tag-sustainable-campus tag-watbike\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/2025\/05\/23\/celebrating-bike-week-2025\/\" target=\"_self\" >Celebrating Bike Week 2025!<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">From Monday 12th May to Wednesday 14th May, Bike Week took place in the Boiler House. The event was hosted by the Sustainability Team in collaboration with WATBike and Cycling UK. Each day, colleagues and students could be seen queuing up outside the venue, bikes in hand, ready for servicing. Read on to find out&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-05-23T10:18:40+01:00\">23 May 2025<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1234 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-all-blogs category-lifestyle tag-free-skips tag-leave-newcastle-happy tag-moving-out tag-reslife-rehome tag-sustainable-campus\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/2025\/05\/09\/leave-newcastle-happy-your-guide-to-moving-out-sustainably\/\" target=\"_self\" >Leave Newcastle Happy: Your Guide to Moving Out Sustainably<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">As the academic year draws to a close, the time has come to face the moving-out process. From quirky costumes to forgotten kitchen gadgets, it can feel like you&#8217;ve accumulated twice as much as you brought. But don\u2019t worry &#8211; we\u2019ve got you covered with simple, sustainable solutions for clearing out your space.&nbsp; Thanks to&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-05-09T12:03:19+01:00\">9 May 2025<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1219 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-all-blogs category-carbon category-lifestyle category-news tag-bike-week tag-dr-bike tag-get-involved tag-sustainable-action tag-sustainable-campus tag-travel\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/2025\/04\/22\/bike-maintenance-handy-tips-to-keep-your-wheels-on-the-road\/\" target=\"_self\" >Bike Maintenance: Handy tips to keep your wheels on the road\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">We\u2019ve all been there &#8211; the sun\u2019s shining, you\u2019ve got your cycling clothes on, water bottle filled, ready to hit the road\u2026only to discover an issue with your bike. Whether it\u2019s a flat tyre, faulty brakes, or grinding gears, we\u2019ve teamed up with our friends at WATBike to share some simple maintenance tips that\u2019ll keep&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-04-22T13:46:46+01:00\">22 April 2025<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1211 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-all-blogs category-lifestyle tag-fashion tag-fashion-revolution tag-second-hand-clothing tag-sustainable tag-sustainable-campus\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/2025\/04\/15\/think-globally-act-locally-how-newcastle-is-joining-the-fashion-revolution\/\" target=\"_self\" >Think Globally, Act Locally: How Newcastle is Joining the Fashion Revolution<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Fashion Revolution is an organisation that formed in 2013, following the Rana Plaza factory disaster. Since then, it has grown to become the world\u2019s largest fashion activism movement, reaching over 80 countries worldwide. The movement challenges the fashion industry\u2019s exploitative systems and pushes for a future that prioritises people and the planet. Through campaigns, education&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-04-15T15:10:40+01:00\">15 April 2025<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1160 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-all-blogs category-biodiversity category-lifestyle tag-biodiversity-net-gain tag-biodiversity-on-campus tag-green-spaces tag-nature tag-sustainable tag-sustainable-campus\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/2025\/03\/28\/celebrating-spring-top-5-green-spaces-on-campus\/\" target=\"_self\" >Celebrating Spring: Top 5 Green Spaces on Campus<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">To celebrate the start of spring and the launch of our new Sustainable Campus Map, we\u2019re highlighting the best green spaces on campus. Our interactive map showcases sustainability hotspots across Newcastle University, from research hubs and renewable energy centres to green roofs and sustainable food spots. At Newcastle University, we are fortunate to have a&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-03-28T09:28:28+00:00\">28 March 2025<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1144 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-all-blogs category-lifestyle category-news category-research-education tag-get-involved tag-student-engagment tag-sustainable tag-sustainable-action tag-women-in-sustainability\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/2025\/03\/27\/reflecting-on-the-women-in-sustainability-careers-exploration-workshop\/\" target=\"_self\" >Reflecting on the Women in Sustainability Careers Exploration Workshop<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Last week, on Monday the 10th of March, the inaugural Women in Sustainability Careers Exploration Workshop took place, in partnership with the official Women in Sustainability Network. Over 35 students were able to reflect, learn and be inspired to explore careers in sustainability-related roles, coached by experts in the field. At Newcastle University, we support&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-03-27T11:25:43+00:00\">27 March 2025<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1139 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-all-blogs category-lifestyle category-renewable-energy tag-saving-water tag-sustainable tag-sustainable-campus tag-water-management tag-water-tips tag-world-water-day-2025\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/2025\/03\/21\/celebrating-world-water-day-2025-saving-every-drop\/\" target=\"_self\" >Celebrating World Water Day 2025: Saving Every Drop<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">World Water Day is a United Nations Observance held on the 22nd of March every year, aiming to raise awareness on the importance of freshwater. Water is a crucial resource that is central to natural ecosystems, agriculture, sanitation, industry, heating, transport, and, of course, keeping us hydrated! Less than 1% of the world\u2019s water is&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-03-21T09:16:00+00:00\">21 March 2025<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1128 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-all-blogs category-lifestyle category-news tag-get-involved tag-green-careers tag-placement tag-sustainability-communications-placements tag-sustainable-campus\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/2025\/03\/17\/sustainability-communications-placement-interviewing-charlotte-and-cristina\/\" target=\"_self\" >Sustainability Communications Placement: Interviewing Charlotte and Cristina<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Cristina and Charlotte have been our Sustainability Communications Placements this year and have just hit the six-month mark of their time with us. Over the past few months, they\u2019ve contributed to various projects and learned a great deal along the way. We sat down with them to reflect on their experiences in the role so&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-03-17T11:14:48+00:00\">17 March 2025<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1122 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-all-blogs category-lifestyle category-news tag-policy tag-simpler-recycling tag-sustainable-action tag-sustainable-campus tag-water-management\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/2025\/03\/05\/simpler-recycling-what-it-means-for-you-and-the-future-of-waste-management\/\" target=\"_self\" >Simpler Recycling: What It Means for You and the Future of Waste Management<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Simpler Recycling is a new policy introduced in 2023 by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). It aims to &#8220;make bin day easier&#8221; by standardising and reducing the number of recycling containers used across the UK. With new legislation coming into effect on 31st March 2025, here is your guide to understanding&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-03-05T15:09:22+00:00\">5 March 2025<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1106 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-all-blogs category-lifestyle category-research-education\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/2025\/02\/04\/art-for-the-earth-how-newcastle-university-galleries-and-museums-are-speaking-into-the-sustainability-conversation\/\" target=\"_self\" >Art for the Earth: How Newcastle University Galleries and Museums are speaking into the sustainability conversation\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Newcastle University is home to a cacophony of museums, galleries, and collections, all open to the public and free to enjoy.&nbsp;&nbsp; This February marks the unveiling of 3 exhibitions across campus, all with something to add to the sustainability conversation. Not sure which to carve into your calendar? Don\u2019t worry! We\u2019ve spoken to the curators&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-02-04T15:21:50+00:00\">4 February 2025<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1076 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-all-blogs category-lifestyle category-news tag-disposable-vapes tag-plastic-waste tag-sustainable tag-sustainable-campus tag-vapes tag-water-management\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/2025\/01\/17\/disposing-of-disposable-vapes-environmental-impact-and-responsible-solutions\/\" target=\"_self\" >Disposing of Disposable Vapes: Environmental Impact and Responsible Solutions<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">A disposable vape is a pre-filled, electronic cigarette designed for one-time use. They have become a convenient alternative to cigarettes in recent years due to their affordability and availability. It is now predicted that over 360 million disposable vapes are thrown away in the UK every year, but only 17% of users recycle them in&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-01-17T10:12:33+00:00\">17 January 2025<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1071 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-all-blogs category-lifestyle category-news tag-food-waste tag-recycling tag-sustainable-campus tag-sustainable-food tag-waste\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/2025\/01\/10\/food-waste-bins-are-coming-to-your-kitchen\/\" target=\"_self\" >Food Waste Bins Are Coming to Your Kitchen!<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Food waste is a major driver of climate change, contributing to 8% of the UK\u2019s total greenhouse gas emissions. Starting this January, Newcastle University will be introducing food waste bins in every university-owned accommodation kitchen. Look out for a small green caddy in your kitchen, along with a roll of bin bags to get you&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-01-10T09:21:03+00:00\">10 January 2025<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1052 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-all-blogs category-biodiversity category-lifestyle tag-colleague-action tag-get-involved tag-sustainable-action tag-volunteer\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/2024\/12\/05\/colleague-volunteering-national-trust-gardeners-for-the-day\/\" target=\"_self\" >Colleague Volunteering: National Trust Gardeners for the Day<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">On Friday the 25th of October, 14 colleagues from Estates and Facilities took a trip to Seaton Delaval Hall to work as volunteer gardeners for the day under Newcastle University\u2019s colleague volunteering scheme. It was a really rewarding experience, so read on to hear more about our day! Seaton Delaval Hall is a National Trust&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-12-05T13:50:47+00:00\">5 December 2024<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1043 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-all-blogs category-lifestyle category-sustainableholidays\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/2024\/12\/02\/second-hand-santa-and-other-sustainable-swaps-for-your-office\/\" target=\"_self\" >Second Hand Santa: and other sustainable swaps for your office<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Well it\u2019s come around again \u2013 what some claim is the most wonderful time of the year! But amongst the lights, sparkles and glad tidings there is a less merry reality to our festive celebrations&#8230; the waste they create. So why not shake it up this year and start a new sustainable tradition? Take a&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-12-02T11:10:07+00:00\">2 December 2024<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1010 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-all-blogs category-lifestyle tag-diy tag-nothing-new-november tag-sewing tag-sustainable tag-sustainable-fashion tag-upcycling\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/2024\/11\/28\/3-ways-to-upcycle-and-update-your-wardrobe-this-november\/\" target=\"_self\" >3 Ways to Upcycle and Update your Wardrobe this November\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">This month, it is Nothing New November. Nothing New November is a campaign founded by Keep Britain Tidy to combat the issue of impulse buying, especially during Black Friday. The challenge encourages people to buy nothing new for a month, excluding essentials like food and medication. So, sign-up to the challenge, give it a go,&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-11-28T13:42:17+00:00\">28 November 2024<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1030 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-all-blogs category-lifestyle tag-nothing-new-november tag-sustainable tag-sustainable-action tag-sustainable-campus\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/2024\/11\/26\/reuse-refill-recycle\/\" target=\"_self\" >Reuse, Refill, Recycle<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Could you buy nothing new for just one month? Nothing New November is a UK wide challenge that calls the public to fight overconsumption and impulse purchases by buying nothing new for one month (excluding essentials like food etc). The aim is to waste less, make the most of the stuff we already own, and&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-11-26T11:31:30+00:00\">26 November 2024<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1016 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-all-blogs category-lifestyle category-sustainableholidays tag-christmas tag-christmas-switch-off tag-sustainable tag-sustainable-campus\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/2024\/11\/25\/the-2024-christmas-switch-off-at-newcastle-university\/\" target=\"_self\" >The 2024 Christmas Switch Off at Newcastle University<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">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? &nbsp; By turning off everything that can&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-11-25T15:06:05+00:00\">25 November 2024<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-991 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-all-blogs category-lifestyle category-news category-research-education tag-get-involved tag-green-impact tag-leaf tag-sustainable tag-sustainable-action\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/2024\/10\/30\/green-impact-launch-and-leaf-update\/\" target=\"_self\" >Green Impact Launch and LEAF update!<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">At Newcastle University, we recognise that the climate crisis must be addressed communally, and we cannot meet the sustainability targets set out in our Climate Action Plan without the efforts of all our colleagues and students. Green Impact and LEAF are two amazing programmes available for our colleagues at the university, with the opportunity for&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-10-30T15:21:45+00:00\">30 October 2024<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-978 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-all-blogs category-biodiversity category-lifestyle tag-generationrestoration tag-biodiversity-net-gain tag-biodiversity-on-campus tag-nature-positive tag-sustainable tag-sustainable-campus\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/2024\/10\/24\/nature-positive-student-ambassador-programme\/\" target=\"_self\" >Nature Positive Student Ambassador Programme<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Nature Positive is a term that refers to the reversing of nature loss and encourages ecosystem recovery. The Nature Positive Universities network is comprised of over 500 higher educational institutions worldwide who have all committed to protecting biodiversity by signing the Nature Positive Pledge. The network was jointly founded by the University of Oxford and&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-10-24T13:17:42+01:00\">24 October 2024<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-943 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-all-blogs category-lifestyle\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/2024\/10\/10\/keep-cosy-cut-the-costs-and-take-climate-action-this-chilly-season\/\" target=\"_self\" >Keep Cosy, Cut the Costs, and take Climate Action this Chilly Season<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Only 1.8% of UK homes meet the top energy efficiency ratings, making them some of some of the biggest energy-wasters in Europe. As the colder months approach and the East wind begins to bite, keeping your flat, house, or halls warm can become increasingly challenging. This guidance outlines some ways that you can tackle rising&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-10-10T09:48:37+01:00\">10 October 2024<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-924 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-all-blogs category-carbon category-lifestyle category-renewable-energy category-research-education tag-hbbe tag-sustainability-research tag-sustainable-homes tag-the-_ome tag-the-built-environment\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/2024\/09\/03\/sustainable-innovations-designing-the-homes-of-the-future-in-the-_ome\/\" target=\"_self\" >Sustainable innovations: designing the homes of the future in the _OME<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Completed in June 2021, the _OME is the flagship research and showcasing facility of the Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment (HBBE), an innovative research partnership set up between Newcastle and Northumbria Universities. With funding from Research England, the HBBE combines expertise in biosciences, design, architecture, and engineering to advance cutting edge research on&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-09-03T11:41:18+01:00\">3 September 2024<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-799 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-all-blogs category-lifestyle tag-ethical-investment tag-procurement-and-purchasing tag-sustainable-consumption\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/2024\/03\/13\/investing-in-sustainability\/\" target=\"_self\" >Investing in Sustainability<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">It goes without saying that money is an incredibly important resource: it organises economies the world over, facilitates vast global trade, and is used to buy all sorts of goods and services, from everyday items to the resources that keep our university running. How money is spent, therefore, is very important to the ways in&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-03-13T11:55:00+00:00\">13 March 2024<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":11255,"featured_media":0,"parent":39,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-202","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/202","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11255"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=202"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/202\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":487,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/202\/revisions\/487"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/39"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=202"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}