School of Environmental Sciences Sustainability

Back in October, the sustainability group invited staff to meet us and sample some of our home baked cakes! We had an informal and frank discussion about sustainability issues and how the School would like to see the sustainability group work. Some very useful and positive ideas came from this, some of which have been acted upon already:

·         Facilities Management advised us that maintenance issues which lead to energy wastage (e.g. draughty windows, leaking pipes etc) should be reported to FM on 42277. Many reported problems have now been addressed, e.g. draughty windows in Nicholson.

·         Staff requested information on waste management. Links added to the SoES website for online waste removal form (FM services), computer equipment disposal via CSD, how university waste is treated (Orchid energy recovery), etc.

·         A student representative suggested that sustainability issues should be better taught across the University. The group is investigating ways that SoES can improve sustainability education and sustainable teaching University wide.

The group are keen to hear ideas and feedback from the school about sustainability issues and will hold further staff consultations and student workshops to continue improving our performance. If you have suggestions please contact your sustainability advocate.