Sustain 2 Remain
Welcome to Sustain 2 Remain, a student podcast series at the University of Worcester Change Today to Protect Tomorrow Sustain 2 Remain is a podcast… Read More »Sustain 2 Remain
Student Blog
Top tips for tackling fast fashion and building a sustainable wardrobe
The fashion industry is the second largest polluter in the world. As fast fashion slowly claims more of the planet’s resources, it’s vital that we begin making the switch to more sustainable fashion.
Carbon Literacy On-line Training
The University of Worcester is collaborating with Sanctuary Group and Worcester Students’ Union to make Carbon Literacy training available to staff, students and customers across… Read More »Carbon Literacy On-line Training
Going Green with Go Green Week 2022
Activities included: much needed cuddle time with therapy dogs, plant give-aways, live vegan cooking, seed bomb making and much more…
PPE and its impact on the environment
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used to help limit the spread of infectious diseases to others and the wearer. It is widely used throughout healthcare sectors which come into contact with blood and other bodily fluids. Studies suggest that if each person in the UK wore a single-use face mask every day for 1 year, over 66,000 tonnes of unrecyclable plastic waste would be generated.
Transport equity – overcoming barriers to sustainable travel
Sustainable travel includes almost all of the alternatives to using a car. This includes cycling, walking, taking the bus, train, tram or metro. All of these transport methods create less pollution than individuals driving cars. But unfortunately, sustainable travel still isn’t accessible to everyone.
Living without plastic – six easy ways to reduce your plastic waste
Plastic waste is a huge issue for our planet. With plastic bottles taking up to 450 years to decompose, plastic waste can cause serious and long-lasting damage to our ecosystems.
Repair cafes, learn and repair, free of charge
Before throwing a broken item away, consider taking it to a repair cafe. Repair cafes are meeting places where you’ll find tools, materials and volunteers to help you make any repairs you might need, free of charge.
Zero waste living – visit Worcester’s zero waste shop ‘Pack It In’
Worcester has its very own zero waste shop called Pack It In. Pack It In sells a wide range of products. From grains, baking ingredients and herbs, to personal care and home products, Pack It In sells everything you need.
How to travel more sustainably and get to your lectures 21x faster
How to travel more sustainably by University of Worcester student Joseph Foster (BA English Literature, Year 2) How to travel more sustainably Everyone wishes they… Read More »How to travel more sustainably and get to your lectures 21x faster
e-biking for the first time – personal reflections
Arriving to a new city and starting a new job, even if it is a temporary assignment always brings new experiences. I got those new experiences… Read More »e-biking for the first time – personal reflections
Time to be craftivists!
Another workshop I attended today was Creative Activism (We are all craftivists!), which certainly appealed to me because getting a point across in a creative… Read More »Time to be craftivists!
Could I help to change my course?
During the Bristol Student Sustainability Summit, I had a workshop about how to incorporate sustainability into our curriculum and help change my course. Its not… Read More »Could I help to change my course?
Painting your pathway to Green Jobs: Sustainability
Workshop number two at Bristols Student Sustainability Summit! This workshop caught my eye, not only have I now developed my knowledge about sustainability, Charlotte and… Read More »Painting your pathway to Green Jobs: Sustainability
Healthy Planet Healthy People
Earthlings I am lucky enough to be at my Second Student Sustainability Summit lead by EAUC, People and Planet and NUS. Being brought together, student… Read More »Healthy Planet Healthy People
Reflections from The Eden Project visit!
On 9th October, a few from our team ventured out to the Eden Project in Cornwall for the European launch of Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS). Sir Tim… Read More »Reflections from The Eden Project visit!
Skills for Tomorrow, yours, mine, our tomorrow!
One place, one message: a whole gathering of young people whose interests are sparked in hope of a more sustainable future. Skills for tomorrow held at the… Read More »Skills for Tomorrow, yours, mine, our tomorrow!
Skills for tomorrow: A Good Morrow!
Another student blog, this time from students at The Chase school. They brought me over a piece of fudge from the handmade, home made Ruby’s… Read More »Skills for tomorrow: A Good Morrow!
Skills For Tomorrow: Friday Round Up
Around 150 pupils from schools in the region took to Riverside campus to learn about sustainable projects, as the Skills For Tomorrow event entered its second day.… Read More »Skills For Tomorrow: Friday Round Up
I think… I imagine: I can do! Skills for Tomorrow!
Skills for tomorrow, day two! Today I wanted to focus my blog on one of the stalls: the outreach team. Busy with young people drawing… Read More »I think… I imagine: I can do! Skills for Tomorrow!