Zero waste is a simple concept that focuses on re-using items as much as possible to reduce the amount of waste that we create. Waste has become a huge problem that has a very damaging impact on the environment. Plastic pollution especially has gained attention as one of worst types of waste we create, due […]
We are very proud to annouce that the University of Salford has won two Green Gown Awards last week for community and student research projects at a prestigious ceremony in the cultural quarter of Leicester. Established in 2004, the Green Gown Awards recognise the exceptional sustainability initiatives being undertaken by universities, colleges and the learning and skills […]
Around a year ago we launched WARP-IT at the University of Salford. No, it’s not a system to get us out of here very quickly!! It actually stands for Waste Action Resource Portal, it’s a redistribution network for items that we might usually dispose of. WARP-it works in a similar way to Ebay or Freecycle […]
The University of Salford has shot up the annual People and Planet Green League Table of universities thanks to a series of initiatives which have seen students and colleagues pitch in to reduce their environmental impact. Salford moved from 51st up to 17th place in the league table which independently catalogues factors such as water […]
The Environment and Sustainability Team have completed a number of audits of waste from buildings on campus. The audits involve sorting the contents from all or a sample (at least 1 in 5) of black bags of general waste (waste being sent to landfill) removed from buildings. The waste is usually from a day and the audits […]
As part of the ‘Get Me Toasty’ campaign, all Salford homeowners and private tenants can now get cavity wall and loft insulation free of charge (subject to survey). Fitting the insulation takes less than half a day but you’ll get years of benefits from it: – You can turn your heating down and save up […]