Sustainable Liverpool
Sustainable Liverpool is the sustainability blog that provides regular updates on how we are working to make the University more sustainable. We bring you the latest updates from the Sustainability team, research, event highlights, and details of projects and campaigns. In addition, we’ll share articles on topics from climate action, innovation and gender equality to tips on well-being and sustainable living. We also share information on how you can contribute to sustainable research and work to improve social, cultural and environmental best practice across our campuses.
We want the blog to celebrate the ingenuity of our staff, students and partners. So, if you would like to contribute to the newsletter, please share your sustainability news, events or activities with sustainability@liverpool.ac.uk or complete the online form.
If you’re looking to get involved with sustainability projects, you can find all of our projects and activities in the get involved section
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Find out how the University is taking action to becoming a more environmentally and socially sustainable organisation in Strategy and Performance pages.
We all have the power to make a positive difference, no matter how small the action.
A month in the life as a Sustainability Graduate Intern 
A month in the life as a Sustainability Graduate Intern
Last month, we were delighted to welcome our new Sustainability Graduate Intern, Grace Trotman to the Sustainability Team at the University of Liverpool. In her first blog, she highlights her expectations, experience, and learnings from a very busy first month with us.
Posted on: 16 October 2024
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Recycle Week 2024 – ‘Rescue Me. Recycle.’
Now in its 21st year, Recycle Week is the flagship annual event organized by Recycle Now. It’s a national celebration aimed at encouraging people to recycle more of the right items, more often.
Posted on: 11 October 2024
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No time to waste!
When it comes to sustainability, the University of Liverpool is driving real change, and the results are speaking for themselves.
Posted on: 25 September 2024
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The new student's guide to sustainability at Liverpool
At the University of Liverpool, we are building sustainability into everything we do, but we believe that creating a community of sustainability advocates is undoubtedly our biggest opportunity to make a difference.
Posted on: 11 September 2024
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Sustainability at the Staff Awards 2024
The historic St George’s Hall played host to this year’s Staff Awards 2024 ceremony on 12th June where staff were recognised for their outstanding dedication and achievements.
Posted on: 25 June 2024
University signs concordat on environmental sustainability
University signs concordat on environmental sustainability
The University of Liverpool has become an early signatory to the new UKRI Concordat for the Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation Practice, launched yesterday.
Posted on: 26 April 2024
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Earth Day 2024: Planet vs. Plastics
Earth Day is one of the most prominent annual awareness days that sheds light on the importance of on our planet's health and our individual roles in preserving it. This year, the theme is Planet vs Plastics. At the University we recognise the urgency of addressing the plastic crisis and are actively working towards sustainable solutions and achieving net zero carbon as part of our strategic framework Liverpool 2031.
Posted on: 18 April 2024
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A week in the life: Sustainability work experience student
Last month, we were delighted to invite A-level student Ruby for a week-long work experience placement with the Sustainability Team at the University of Liverpool. In this guest blog, she highlights her expectations, experience, and learnings from a very busy week with us!
Posted on: 8 April 2024
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Queen of Greens bus stops here!
We are pleased to announce, the Queen of Greens bus is now making weekly stops right here on the University of Liverpool campus!
Posted on: 2 April 2024