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New chapters, constant commitment
July 28, 2016
When I joined the Universityâs Sustainability Action Programme four and a half years ago, I came ready to work. What I didnât expect, was how much Iâve learnt along the way. Iâve learnt that students really are changing the world for the better, through their innovation, their commitment to the planet and their peers, and […]
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Coming up in 2016
January 6, 2016
After the Christmas break, weâre rested and ready for another exciting year at Sustainability Action. Hereâs a look at just a few of the things you can be involved in during the months ahead⊠The first ever student-led sustainability research conference! The âEducating Global Citizensâ Conference on 15th April provides a unique opportunity for undergraduate […]
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To reuse or not to reuse that is the question
November 30, 2015
Guest blog by Carolyn Couch, Waste & Recycling Manager at the University Have you heard of Warp It? Warp It is an online system, which helps the University redistribute, reuse and recycle surplus redundant furniture and equipment. In 2015 use of  helped us reuse 4.484 tonnes of furniture and equipment that would otherwise have been recycled […]
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A year of sustainability action
July 2, 2015
2014/15 has been a busy year of action for sustainability at Southampton! Hundreds of students and staff have been involved in a diverse range of activities including: Joining with 250 people to switch off office equipment left on unnecessarily across four different campuses (in return for free hoodies and pizza!) at the Southampton Blackout. Free […]
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Why you should become the next SUSU Ethical and Environmental Officer
February 6, 2015
Elections are fast approaching! Southampton University Studentâs Union (SUSU) is recruiting for the next Ethical and Environmental (E&E) Officer to join the Senior Leadership Team to start in July 2015. We invited Lydia Butler, the current E&E Officer, to shed some light on the inner workings of this role and show you why you should run for this […]
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What’s coming up in 2015?
January 5, 2015
After a Christmas break, we’re looking forward to a busy year ahead at Sustainability Action. Read on to find out more about just some of the activities coming up in the next term… The annual sustainability awareness survey will be launched in January. Take 10 minutes to complete the survey for your chance to win prizes […]
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A year with Sustainability Action
July 21, 2014
Guest blog by Jessica Lobo, Sustainability Action student representative A year on from when I first started working with Sustainability Action and itâs been a fantastic experience, not only for me, but also for the hundreds of students and staff that are involved across the campus in one way or another. From swap shops to […]
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What does Southampton have to offer YOU?
July 4, 2014
Calling all potential Freshers! If you are in need of another reason to come to Southampton â in addition to the fantastic courses, brilliant sunshine and exciting campuses âlook no further. We provide innovative and original ways for students to get involved in invaluable developments which address both our environmental impacts and social responsibilities. At […]
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A successful Waste Wars VIII
February 27, 2014
Guest blog by SUSU Ethical and Environmental Committee As mentioned in Jessica’s post on Sustainability Week, on the 19th February we had the annual Waste Wars event. This is an audit of waste streams from across the university campuses and halls of residence which is now in its eighth consecutive year. A team of 58 enthusiastic […]
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Sustainability Week – and a whole lot more!
February 21, 2014
February has been a busy month so far for sustainability at the University, and with the HEA Conference on Educating Global Citizens being hosted here next week, the excitement is far from over! Kicking off the month with Sustainability Week, the Ethical and Environmental committee organised a week full of activities at the Students Union. Games […]
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