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Creation of new wetland areas, Botanic Gardens
You may have noticed that the DU Grounds Maintenance Team have been busy again, this time creating mini wetlands areas in the Botanic Gardens with the aim of further supporting biodiversity across campus.
Walking routes Oct 2024
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North East Sustainability Day, Biffa Waste Management, Seaham
North East Sustainability Day, Biffa Waste Management, Seaham
Last week, DU's Senior Sustainability Manager, Jane S, and Waste Manager, Darren H, and took part in Biffa's North East Sustainability Day. Jane and Darren learned about how Biffa, the University's waste management partner, recycle plastic bottles.
Sign up to the My Greenspace app now!
Want to earn points & win prizes for you & your college or department? Sign up to the My Greenspace app now!
Great Cable Challenge 2024
International E-Waste Day aims to raise awareness of electrical waste as the fastest growing source of waste in the world. Almost all of us have unwanted or broken cables clogging up our drawers at home or at work.
Thank you to all of our student volunteers!
Thank you to all of the student volunteers who gave up their time to support the Greenspace stall at the Freshers Fair 2024.
As always, our Greenspace movement is nothing without your continued support and attendance.
Remember to log your volunteer hours on the My Greenspace app to earn points and win prizes for you and your college.
Calendar of Events 2024 - 2025
Greenspace Calendar 2024 - 2025
Then Energy and Sustainability team are proud to present the Greenspace Calendar 2024 - 2025, with details of more events to be shared soon.
Energy & Sustainability College Tour 2024
Energy & Sustainability College Tour 2024 - 1 week to go!
Recyke Ya Bike bicycle repairs & bicycle sale
Recyke Ya Bike bicycle free repairs & bicycle sale
Remember your reusable cups!
Last year, only 5 per cent of hot drinks sold in DU cafes were served in a reusable cup. That's 3000k of single use cups going straight into the bin.
My Greenspace Varsity Cup is back!
The My Greenspace Varsity trophy has returned!
EAUC Conference Sept 24
Members of the Energy and Sustainability team met with counterparts from other UK universities and colleges at the EAUC Community of Transport conference at the University of Nottingham.