Welcome to Sustainable Liverpool
Welcome to Sustainable Liverpool, the new sustainability newsletter highlighting how we are working to make the university more sustainable. We bring you the latest news from the Sustainability team, research news, event highlights, details of projects and campaigns, as well as SDG themed articles on anything from climate action, innovation and gender equality, to tips on well-being and sustainable living and how you can contribute to sustainable research and improving social, cultural and environmental best practice across our campuses.
The University will only achieve its sustainability goals through collaboration and innovation. We want Sustainable Liverpool to celebrate the ingenuity of our staff, students and partners. So, if you would like to contribute to the newsletter, please get in touch and share your sustainability news, events or activities with sustainability@liverpool.ac.uk or complete the online form.
There is a huge variety of projects and activities you can get involved in, and here, you can share your ideas and experiences. We all have the power to make a positive difference, no matter how small the action.
The University is already taking action to become a more environmentally and socially sustainable organisation. Download this infographic to find out more.
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Earth Day 2023: Measuring our progress towards net zero
Earth Day 2023: Measuring our progress towards net zero
Every year on 22nd April the world celebrates Earth Day, and this year the theme is ‘invest in our planet’, highlighting the importance of dedicating our time, resources, and energy to solving climate change and other environmental issues.
Posted on: 18 April 2023
Have your say on travel and transport at the University - complete our annual travel survey
Have your say on travel and transport at the University - complete our annual travel survey
Annual travel surveys are being launched for the first time since the pandemic, to help us gather information on staff and student travel habits, including how people travel to and from the University, how often they travel and what modes of transport they use. The surveys will also seek opinions on sustainable travel schemes and initiatives.
Posted on: 17 April 2023
University highly commended at AUDE Awards 2023
University highly commended at AUDE Awards 2023
The University’s Environmental Sustainability Team and the Strategic Change Department have been highly commended at this year’s AUDE Awards in the ‘University Impact Initiative of the Year’ category.
Posted on: 13 April 2023
World Water Day: Accelerating change on campus
World Water Day: Accelerating change on campus
March 22nd is World Water Day, an annual campaign that highlights the importance of freshwater. Its focus is on accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis.
Posted on: 21 March 2023
Transforming the plastics industry for a circular economy
Transforming the plastics industry for a circular economy
Last month, our Circular Economy Manager, Rhiannon Hunt joined a workshop with international research project, TRANSFORM-CE, to explore how we might navigate to a more circular future for plastics.
Posted on: 16 March 2023
Sustainability Week 2023
Sustainability Week 2023
The University’s first ever Sustainability Week took place between 20th-28th February, as part of the Feel Good February initiative.
Posted on: 9 March 2023
World Book Day: News From Nowhere’s sustainability must reads
World Book Day: News From Nowhere’s sustainability must reads
To celebrate World Book Day, Liverpool's not-for-profit radical and community bookshop, News From Nowhere have compiled their top 10 sustainability book recommendations, especially for Sustainable Liverpool.
Posted on: 1 March 2023
Trash to Treasure: We visit the SUEZ Renew Hub
Trash to Treasure: We visit the SUEZ Renew Hub
A Utopia for reuse and upcycling, The Renew Hub in Manchester is selling everyday waste items salvaged from household collections to the general public, with all proceeds going to charity. Representatives from the University of Liverpool recently visited the Hub to find out more.
Posted on: 27 February 2023
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Get ready for Sustainability Week
The University’s first ever Sustainability Week is fast approaching, taking place from 20th – 28th February, with a full calendar of exciting and informative events and opportunities for staff and students to get involved in.
Posted on: 13 February 2023
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Earth Day 2023: Measuring our progress towards net zero
Earth Day 2023: Measuring our progress towards net zero
Every year on 22nd April the world celebrates Earth Day, and this year the theme is ‘invest in our planet’, highlighting the importance of dedicating our time, resources, and energy to solving climate change and other environmental issues.
Posted on: 18 April 2023