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Did you know that only 7.2% of
materials are cycled back into

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the economy globally?

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This system of extracting
materials, manufacturing goods,

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using them and then disposing of
them is known as a linear

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economy.

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At Warwick, we're exploring and
exploiting all avenues for

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reuse, refurbishment and repair
before we recycle and recover

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materials as a last resort.

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This is known as a circular
economy.

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We run a project called Donation
Drive during which students are

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encouraged to donate items that
they can't take home.

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Since 2019 we've collected over
5 tonnes of food and 30 tonnes

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of kitchenware to give to
incoming students and local

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charities.

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We also collect and rehome many
other items like clothes, small

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electricals, bedding and bikes.

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Our kitchen kit market offers
the opportunity for students to

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grab some pre loved kitchenware
on a pay as you feel basis

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during arrivals weekend.

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We're striving to reduce waste
as much as possible and even

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reuse some of it.

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For example, our coffee grounds
are collected and used for

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compost or reused by the Grounds
of Gardens team.

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Where we can't reduce waste, we
want to make sure we recycle as

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much as possible and most items
can be recycled right outside

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your accommodation.

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You can recycle paper,
cardboard, hands, glass and

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plastics.

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So how can you help with the
Circle Economy on campus?

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Use reusable cups, bottles and
bring your own lunches in

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containers.

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Buy less.

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Think whether you really need
something before buying it.

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If yes, consider buying preloved
and shop mindfully.

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Plan ahead before you go
shopping, consider sharing items

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with your flatmates and try
avoid plastic packaging.