Green Greenwich: learn more about sustainability this February

At Greenwich, we aim to be Net Carbon Zero by 2030 and we want sustainability to be embedded into our courses so that our students are empowered to incorporate their green approach into whichever career path they choose.

We have been 1st Class People and Planet award for over ten years and we’re in the top 100 of universities globally for the delivery of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. We also recently added to our green credentials with a Gold ranking from USwitch.

Taking action on climate change during February and beyond

This month, we’re running a series of activities and events to give you the opportunity to learn more about our work.

There are many ways that you can get involved:

• Take part in climate change training and volunteering opportunities
• become a Green Champion
• help out at our Edible Garden on our Avery Hill campus
• Download our GREen Rewards app, which offers financial rewards for learning about how you can help the planet
• Log your sustainability pledges and share them with us.

You can also find out more about our new zero carbon heating system which launches at the end of the month and will reduce the carbon footprint at our Avery Hill campus by 60%.

We’re also focusing on recycling and waste management. Our Buy It, Bring It, Swap It Campaign will help prevent approximately 60,000 disposable cups being wasted every year and this month we’re testing out a CauliCup and CauliBox scheme, where students and staff can borrow cups and containers reducing single use non-recyclable materials even further.