Dear all,

As Christmas is approaching, many of us are looking forward to a well-earned break and a chance to relax and see our friends and loved ones.

While Christmas can be a wonderful time of year, it also has a large environmental impact. The good news is that there are many simple ways that you can help to reduce this impact - check out our Christmas tips to find out more.

Leaving the office: 

As you leave your office, be mindful of energy usage over the break. Please…

• Turn off all lights.
• Shut any windows.

• Turn off appliances that don't need to be running over the break (including computers, printers, and monitors) at the plugs.

• Make sure to take any food that you own in the fridges home, preventing food waste.
• E-mail bms.schedules@warwick.ac.uk if you know the dates that any buildings or large spaces will be empty over the Christmas period, so that the heating can be turned down.

New Year: 

You could make a sustainable New Year’s resolution for 2025, such as aiming to use more sustainable forms of transport, saying no to fast fashion, or venturing out for more walks to engage with nature. You could try eating more vegan/vegetarian meals for the month of January (or even take part in Veganuary). Making a conscious effort to consume less meat/dairy and only purchase sustainably sourced products with high animal welfare standards is important in reducing your impact on the planet.

The new Warwick Green Rewards web platform and app is a great way to start making small sustainable changes to behaviour. Keep your eyes peeled for the New Year Resolution challenge, where 4 x £25 vouchers will be up for grabs!

You can follow us on @warwickunisust to see some of our Sustainable Christmas Tips!

Wishing everyone a very happy festive period!

Kind regards,