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.
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Rethinking waste: Our journey towards more sustainable food practices
With its ambitious waste reduction targets and progress well underway to meeting these, this Sustainability Week we're looking at how the University is now turning food waste into valuable resources that cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Posted on: 27 February 2024
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Introducing our Sustainable Events Guidance: Your go-to resource for sustainable event planning
At the University of Liverpool, sustainability is a commitment embedded across our institution. Through our Climate Plan, University Strategy, Sustainability Strategy, and Environmental Policy, we've pledged to infuse sustainability into every facet of our operations, including the myriad of business, educational, and social events we host each year.
Posted on: 26 February 2024
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Sustainability Week is here!
Sustainability Week returns to the University today, with a week-long programme of sustainability events and opportunities for staff and students to get involved in.\n
Posted on: 26 February 2024
Get ready for Sustainability Week 2024
Get ready for Sustainability Week 2024
The University’s Sustainability Week is fast approaching, taking place from 26th February – 1st March, with a full programme of exciting and informative events and opportunities for staff and students to learn about sustainability and get involved.
Posted on: 5 February 2024
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Sustainability Review of the Year
As we head towards the New Year, we look back at some of the highlights from the Sustainability Department over the past twelve months.
Posted on: 20 December 2023
University retains ‘2:1 Class’ sustainability ranking in People & Planet University League
University retains ‘2:1 Class’ sustainability ranking in People & Planet University League
The University of Liverpool has been ranked among the UK’s top 50 for its environmental and ethical performance in the annual People & Planet University League.
Posted on: 14 December 2023
Staff Awards: Spotlight on Sustainability
Staff Awards: Spotlight on Sustainability
With nominations now open for the Staff Awards 2024, we are taking a look back at the previous sustainability Staff Award winners, to celebrate the achievements of our colleagues.
Posted on: 11 December 2023
Contributor series: Student Circular Economy Project 
Contributor series: Student Circular Economy Project
The UoL Circular Economy Project team are a group of University of Liverpool mechanical and design engineering students working collaboratively to implement a circular economy on campus, starting with the recycling and repurposing of single use plastic bottles. Thanks to the UoL Circular Economy Project team, for telling us all about it.
Posted on: 5 December 2023
University of Liverpool ranked in world’s top 50 in QS Sustainability Rankings
University of Liverpool ranked in world’s top 50 in QS Sustainability Rankings
The University of Liverpool has risen 100 places and ranked among the world’s top 50 for its environmental and social impact in the annual QS Sustainability Rankings.
Posted on: 5 December 2023
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Rethinking waste: Our journey towards more sustainable food practices
Rethinking waste: Our journey towards more sustainable food practices
With its ambitious waste reduction targets and progress well underway to meeting these, this Sustainability Week we're looking at how the University is now turning food waste into valuable resources that cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Posted on: 27 February 2024