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.
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Materials Innovation Factory lab achieves LEAF Gold Award
Materials Innovation Factory lab achieves LEAF Gold Award
The Open Access Laboratory in the Materials Innovation Factory has become the first lab at the University to achieve the prestigious Laboratory Efficiency and Assessment Framework (LEAF) Gold Award Accreditation for its concerted efforts towards creating a more sustainable laboratory.
Posted on: 9 August 2023
Sustainability at the Staff Awards 2023
Sustainability at the Staff Awards 2023
The University’s Staff Awards recognise staff commitment, skills and successes and are judged by a panel of colleagues from a broad range of areas.
Posted on: 13 July 2023
Exploring Sustainable, Circular Transport Solutions with the Circular Economy Club Liverpool City Region
Exploring Sustainable, Circular Transport Solutions with the Circular Economy Club Liverpool City Region
Wednesday the 5th of July marked the second Circular Economy Club event for the Liverpool City Region in 2023.
Posted on: 13 July 2023
Net Zero Week: Decarbonising our Campus 
Net Zero Week: Decarbonising our Campus
Net Zero Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness about the challenges of climate change and to mark the occasion, Carbon and Energy Officer Ben Parker, explains what we are doing to decarbonise the University campus.
Posted on: 4 July 2023
Sustainability and climate action talks to take place
Sustainability and climate action talks to take place
Sustainability and climate action will be the focus of a series of meetings between senior University leaders and local representatives from University and College Union (UCU), UNITE and UNISON, the Green New Deal (GND) University of Liverpool Action Group and the Liverpool Guild of Students.
Posted on: 28 June 2023
World Refill Day: Don’t bin it, refill it
World Refill Day: Don’t bin it, refill it
The University of Liverpool is celebrating World Refill Day on the 16th June by highlighting all of the refill opportunities and initiatives on campus and supporting staff and students to prevent plastic pollution and reduce waste.
Posted on: 9 June 2023
Vote with your butt!
Vote with your butt!
The University of Liverpool has launched a pilot of three new, interactive Ballot Bins in a bid to tackle cigarette litter on campus.
Posted on: 9 June 2023
University climbs nine places in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
University climbs nine places in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
The University of Liverpool has been ranked among the world’s top 100 for its social, ecological and economic impact in the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for its work in support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Posted on: 1 June 2023
Tackling food poverty and reducing food waste on campus
Tackling food poverty and reducing food waste on campus
World Hunger Day is observed on 28th May to raise awareness of chronic hunger at the global level and an opportunity for all of us around the world to play our part in ending world hunger, for good.
Posted on: 25 May 2023
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Materials Innovation Factory lab achieves LEAF Gold Award
Materials Innovation Factory lab achieves LEAF Gold Award
The Open Access Laboratory in the Materials Innovation Factory has become the first lab at the University to achieve the prestigious Laboratory Efficiency and Assessment Framework (LEAF) Gold Award Accreditation for its concerted efforts towards creating a more sustainable laboratory.
Posted on: 9 August 2023