Water Week: Simple Ways to Save Water and Support a More Sustainable Campus

Water Week is here. Join the Green Campus Revolution by taking part in our water‑saving competition and masterclass. Learn how everyday actions—from turning off taps to reporting leaks—can protect our planet and help your residence climb the leaderboard. Discover simple water‑saving tips, get involved, and make a positive impact on campus this week.

Saving water isn’t just good for the planet; it also helps communities build resilience in the face of a changing climate. Small daily actions really do add up.

Get Involved: Join the Competition and Masterclass

This week, you can take part in two quick and engaging activities designed to help you learn more about water use and how to reduce waste.

Water Week Competition

How much water is wasted when taps are left running? Also, test your knowledge in our quick competition—no need to get the answers right, just give it a go!
Enter here: https://sos-uk.typeform.com/water-comp-26

Entering the competition gives you the chance to win a £20 or £10 supermarket voucher.

Masterclass: Water and the Climate Crisis

Learn how our water use affects the planet, how climate change influences water availability, and what actions we can take to help.
Join the masterclass: https://sos-uk.typeform.com/water-mclass-26

You can also explore more through World Water Day, a global awareness event that helps people understand the importance of protecting this vital resource.

Top Tips to Save Water Every Day

Additionally, here are some easy ways to make a positive impact right now: Read more tips here

• Turn off running taps
  Avoid leaving taps running when brushing teeth, shaving or washing hands.
• Report leaks
  Leaks in taps, toilets or showers should be reported as soon as you spot them so they can be fixed quickly.
• Wash full loads
  Using full loads in shared laundry facilities reduces water waste.
• Use a washing‑up bowl
  It uses far less water than washing dishes under a running tap.
• Choose tap water
  Refill reusable bottles instead of buying bottled water.

Every small action helps your residence earn points in the Green Campus Revolution—and supports a more sustainable campus for everyone.

Why Your Actions Matter

Water plays a crucial role in ecosystems, climate stability and daily life. As climate change intensifies, water availability and quality will face increasing pressure. By saving water now, we can:

• reduce carbon emissions linked to water treatment
• protect habitats and wildlife
• cut the risk of water shortages
• strengthen our community’s sustainability goals

Together, we can make a real difference—one tap, one wash, one habit at a time.

Get Involved with Sustainability on Campus

If you’re feeling inspired and want to do even more, you can volunteer with the sustainability department. It’s a great way to meet people, support the planet, and help shape positive change on campus.