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Wildflower plug planting volunteer opportunities

Join us for one of our hands-on conservation volunteering opportunities! 
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No Mow May autumn update

Wondering why our wildflower meadows and No Mow May areas around campus have been cut while other areas have been left wild?
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Who’s flying in this winter?

As the seasons change, keep your eyes on the skies, trees and green spaces around campus for some of our winter migrating species.
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Do you know what goes where?

Do you know what goes where when it comes to recycling? Screenshot this post so you can live more sustainably and help us meet our target to recycle 70% of the waste we produce.
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International E-Waste Day, 14 Oct 2026 - Your tech has value!

Millions of unwanted electrical items are left forgotten in drawers every year, despite containing valuable resources that can be recovered and reused. This International E-Waste Day, 14 Oct 2026, help tackle one of the world's fastest-growing waste streams by recycling your unwanted electronics.
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Follow our tips for a sustainable Halloween...

Log your pre-loved purchases, grow your own actions and recycling efforts on the My Greenspace app to earn 1,500 points and be in with a chance of winning one of four monthly vouchers.
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Are you a winner?

Thank you for taking the time to log your sustainable actions, from pre-love purchases to clothing repairs, volunteering hours to growing your own fruit and vegetables.
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Butler GreenFest is here!

Looking for ways to make a difference while at university? Join us at Butler GreenFest on Friday 16 October from 14:00-16:00 at the Josephine Butler Howlands Centre and discover how you can get involved in sustainability, conservation and climate action right here at Durham!
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Fairtrade Fortnight - fill your basket with fairness

As tea farmers deal with droughts, hailstorms and increasingly unpredictable weather, one thing is becoming clear: there is no protection against climate change without fair pay.
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Calling all DU students! We need you

Can you support the Greenspace Movement? Register your interest on our Expression of Interest Form.
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Wildflower plug planting volunteer opportunity

Join us for a hands-on conservation volunteering opportunity! 
Bulb planting March 2026

Spotlight On... The Durham Wardrobe Collective

The Durham Wardrobe Collective is a project within Enactus Durham, our social‑entrepreneurial society. The initiative focuses on ensuring students have access to affordable, professional attire as they begin and progress through their career journeys.
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