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Christmas Shut down Message 2021

We’re Dreaming of a Green Christmas...

Christmas can be a season of waste, with mountains of packaging and left-over food, as well as excessive energy use, so let us also make it a green Christmas. There are lots of things we can all do whether you’re at home or on campus:  

  1. Turn electrical items and lights off in your flats and houses, where safe to do so before you leave for your Christmas break. 
  2. Turn the heating down by 1°C and make use of that Christmas jumper (it is recommended that your main living space should be between 18 - 21°C). 
  3. Get LED decorations (which are 90% more efficient than standard). 
  4. Use recyclable wrapping paper (no foil or glitter) and take tape off before recycling. 
  5. Save your cards for next year to cut up and use as labels. Consider sending e-mails instead to reduce paper use. 
  6. Plan what you’re going to eat to save on food waste and make use of those leftovers (current estimates suggest ~80% of Christmas food ends up in the bin. More food waste reduction tips). 
  7. Support local businesses and local charities who support those in need. 
  8. With New Year right around the corner consider making ‘being more sustainable’ your New Year's Resolution. As the saying goes…there’s an app for that.

Find out more about what the University is doing and how you can make a difference both on and off campus with our #17SDGsOfChristmas.

Wishing you a very Happy and Safe Christmas and a Sustainable New Year!

The Environmental Sustainability Team

 

 

 

 

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