► Green Information & Links

What is ULU doing NOW:

■ Recycling - ULU is currently starting a new contract with a Waste management company called Greenstar.

■ Awareness - We have a new awarness campagin started at the begining of the year called "Burn Calories, not Electricity", designed to get people using the stairs rather than the lifts.

■ E&E Improvments - We have installed eCubes on all possible fridges and freezers across the building. Thses drastically reduce the amount of energy a fridge uses.

■ Campagin Groups - We are involved in two campaign groups:

■Credit Crunch Eat your Heart Out

■The primary programme referred to for this award will be the Annual Charity Week for Orphans, run by our ULU ISoc Network in partnership with Islamic Relief, raising funds specifically for orphans in the most deprived parts of the world to primarily sponsor them, and supported by the Union. On this page ULU hopes to offer you, the student, important information and advice on how to be a good greeny and save the planet one piece at a time. Below are some hints and tips on what YOU can do, along with some important links on how to find out more.
 

What can yo do?

We are what we eat! - You don't have to be a veggie... so go easy on the meat!

One of the biggest things you can do to make a difference on your Co2 impact on the environment is all about what you eat. Seasonal eating of vegetables and reducing the amount of meat you eat can make a huge difference. Remember... a meat eater on a bike creates more C02 than a 4x4 driving veggie!

Check out this 'Eat Seasonably Calender' , or this, to see what is best to eat when! when!

So what to eat... but don't forget what you drink!

And get involved:

■ Join a Green Society... or start one up! 
■ Talk to your environment officer, offer to help. 
■ Spread the word... and turn off those lights! 

 

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Tips:

Here are ULU's top tips and actiosn that YOU can do today to help save the planet!

Check out these videos from the Energy Saving Trust.

Advice on energy Saving Lighting... 

 

...advice on heating controls...

 

and Marcus Brigstocke's house?!

 

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Its the Planet Stupid!

There are many ways to make a difference:

In the Kitchen:

■ Boil a kettle with only as much water as you need.

■ Use a microwave to heat up food... it uses less energy!

■ Cover pots and pans when boiler... they will boil quicker.

■ Cook several different foods at one time with a steamer.

■ Defrost your fridge freezer regularly

■ Shut that fridge door!

Washing Clothes:

■ Run your washing machine at 30, it works just as well for normal clothes.

■ Make sure your washing machine is full when you put it on.

■ Avoid tumble drying, let your clothes breathe and air dry them instead!

Heating Water:

■ Turning your central heating down by just 1 degree can save as much as 10 %

Lighting:

■ (You know what I am going to say!) Use energy efficient light bulbs...

 

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Links:

Some important links to websites with the best information for activities, guidence and projects.

■ Do the Green thing - A very inspirational website - Check the videos!

■ Direct.gov.uk - The government advice site with lots of official information available

■ Guardian's 10:10 Campaign - The place to sign up and pledge to cut your emissions by 10% in 2010.

■ Carbon Trust - A great source of information on cutting carbon emissions for small businesses and the public sector.

■ Freecycle - Reduce your consumption and be an active member of a growing community.

■ Carbon Commentary - A website dedicated to reporting on moves towards the low-carbon economy

■ Fairtrade Foundation - An organisation set up to tackle povety and injustice through trade.

■ People and Planet - Information on Student action on world povety and the environment.

■ NUS's Snap it Off Campaign - Turn OFF those un wanted lights!