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This January, we are supporting Veganuary! Find out more about this initiative, learn more about the benefits of vegetarian and vegan diet, and discover ways you can participate in the challenge.

Would you like to reduce your environmental impact? Setting a sustainable new year’s resolution can be a great way to make positive changes in your life. We can often go big on our resolutions and then struggle to stick to them, that’s why we suggest 10 easy and simple resolutions you can start to ease sustainability into your daily life.

After the success of the Big Hog Friendly Litter Pick Challenge during October and November when more than 60 volunteers got involved, we have decided to organise monthly litter picks with the Waste and Recycling Team. They will generally take place on the third Wednesday of every month in different locations and booking will be essential. The sessions will help make the campus a safer place for wildlife and support the Hedgehog Friendly Campus initiative. Staff and students who attended previous events found them really rewarding, a great way to meet new people and get some fresh air.

Every year, RAWKUS volunteers help clear out the on-campus accommodations after students moved out. With the help of our amazing collection team & Green ChampionsLink opens in a new window, we’ve saved many reusable items that found new homes during our Pay as You Feel Market. Students and staff members left with pots, pans, kitchen utensils, cleaning items, water bottles, books and many more. The Market was exceptionally successful this year - we’ve collected £1952.66 which was donated to EmmausLink opens in a new window.

The University is committed to reducing our energy consumption and to minimising wastage. As many prepare to leave campus during this time please remember to play your part in reducing consumption.