1. What is your role in creating a more sustainable Cambridge?
Waste – most of the waste produced in the University can be recycled. Look out for the posters on the bins.
Travel – walk, cycle or take the University-subsidised Universal bus to get around the city.
Food and drink – get a Keep Cup and try the veggie/vegan options in University cafes.
Energy – dress appropriately for the season and switch off lights and equipment when not in use.
Water – don’t leave taps running, and report any dripping taps.
Get more involved – become a sustainability leader and help take things to the next level:
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A summary of the tips which will be applicable in many Departmental contexts. This could be expanded with more specific tips depending on the Departmental context – e.g. shut the sash, use of freezers, use of stairs rather than lift if possible.
Under waste you could mention that some Colleges participate in the British Heart Foundation ‘Pack for Good’ scheme where students can donate unwanted items to BHF
Explain the meaning of the switch off sticker, and that there are other stickers which they may find on other lights and equipment showing what can safely be switched off when not in use.
Point students towards the main E&E website, and reference any Department-specific resources/websites which they should be made aware of.
If you haven’t got a Green Impact team or an Environment and Energy Coordinator (EEC) in your Department, you can get more information about both of these by ing
If you require more of the ‘Switch Off’ stickers (as shown on this slide), they can be requested from