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
Sustainability
Staff Travel Survey 2023-2024
The results for the 2023-2024 Staff Travel Survey are in! How do they compare to the Student Travel Survey results which highlighted the importance for… Read More »Staff Travel Survey 2023-2024
Results of the 2023-2024 Student Travel Survey
The results for the 2023-2024 Student Travel Survey are in! The key findings show the importance of car travel to students, along with parking and… Read More »Results of the 2023-2024 Student Travel Survey
Staff Sustainability Culture in 2024
Here we present the findings of a survey conducted among 255 staff focusing on their sustainability practices and awareness of the University’s sustainability efforts. It… Read More »Staff Sustainability Culture in 2024
10 years of Digital Publishing
SusThingsOut is ten years old! This year we celebrate the anniversary of our student-led magazine, where students have worked with staff and academics to gain… Read More »10 years of Digital Publishing
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.
Student survey:
Student Survey shows growing concern for how their place of study handles environmental issues. Written by Molly McMahon. Summary of the survey as a whole… Read More »Student survey:
University of Worcester research feeds into sustainable development policy in Zambia
Professor Alan Dixon’s work with NGO Self Help Africa in Zambia is helping to build resilience and protect the environment.
Britain’s 2nd University Station: will it be Worcester?
Britain’s 2nd University Station: will it be Worcester? research done by and written by Jake Byrnes, Nicole Dressler, Mionna Green, Nick Stone, and Elisabeth Whittemore,… Read More »Britain’s 2nd University Station: will it be Worcester?
Student Fairtrade auditors needed – gain valuable experience with the University of Worcester
Do you have a passion for ethical purchasing? Would you like to gain valuable experience for your CV? Then this opportunity might just be for you…
How Can We Improve Climate Education in Worcestershire Schools?
How Can We Improve Climate Education written by Teaching Greener members, Logan Frandsen, Caleb Powell, Noah Mester and Ethan Knight. Edited by Megan Asbury and… Read More »How Can We Improve Climate Education in Worcestershire Schools?
Introduction to Sustainability at the University of Worcester
by Katy Boom, Director of Sustainability at the University of Worcester Do you want to learn new skills in sustainability? Do you want to understand… Read More »Introduction to Sustainability at the University of Worcester
Why we need to help hedgehogs thrive
With an average of over 5000 spines, their powerful sense of smell, and their tendency to travel up to two miles a night as they forage (read more here), hedgehogs are consistently recognised as one of our most-loved wildlife animals in the UK.
Driving for Sustainability with Electric Vehicles
Driving for Sustainability with Electric Vehicles written by Ari Bissoondial, Katy Hartmann, Sage Ortega-Shue, Jolie Walts and edited by Heather Sykes. Graphic by Ira Spiridonova.… Read More »Driving for Sustainability with Electric Vehicles
Sustainable diets with One Planet Plates
How we choose to behave as individuals and as a society will determine how much we can protect our Earth and our climate. Changing our individual habits can lead to cultural shifts which affect the behaviour of businesses and governments, leading to meaningful and impactful change – just look at the rise in plant-based milks.
Concerned about the clothing crisis? Upcycling makes your old look new.
Tired of throwing out clothes you used to love and spending a small fortune to replace them? Fear not; all you need are fabric scissors, a needle, some thread, and your old clothes.
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.
Promoting the use of e-bikes
The second in a series of three student-led projects, the aim of this project was to assist the University of Worcester and Worcester City Council to roll out the pilot e-bike share scheme.
Work experience opportunity -sustainability auditing
The University of Worcester and SOS-UK are looking for students to attend a free auditing training session on the 27th May. This will include a morning of IEMA accredited training for which you will gain a certificate, followed by an afternoon of you conducting sustainability audits for the University of Worcester’s Green Impact teams.
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.