Spring blossom is one of most beautiful signs of the season and due to climate change it's now happening earlier. Find out more about the impact on your fruit bowl here: research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/…

@unirdg_research @uniofreading #climatechange #sustainability

Happening today at 13:00! Listen to Professor Marie Juanchich talking about how we can better communicate uncertainty around climate change to improve decision-making.

Sign up at: walker.reading.ac.uk/my-climate-ris…

#sustainability @unirdg_research @walkerinst #climatechange

Today work begins on gas boiler replacements at Sportspark! The change to heat pumps will save an estimated 110 tonnes of carbon per year, making it one of the lowest carbon buildings across campus. Read more at:

sites.reading.ac.uk/sustainability…

#greenenergy #carbonreduction

#Zeroemission #electric #buses are coming to @uniofreading! Reading Council and @Reading_Buses have been awarded £4.7m for 24 electric double decker buses which will start running on the 17 and 21 services within the next 2 years.

@readingunisu
#universityofreading #airpollution

Well done to the @uniofreading #Hedgehog society - two brand new hedgehog houses and feeding station now installed on Whiteknights campus ready for use by our spiky friends.

@readingunisu #nature #biodiversity #sustainability

Happy World Meteorology Day! Here at the University of Reading we have a thriving community within the meteorology department comprised of over 200 academics and 150 students. Additionally Reading is ranked 5th in the world for Atmospheric Sciences!

#worldmeteorologyday #UoRMet

Struggling to figure out what to make with leftovers before they go bad? Use the SuperCook website and put in the ingredients you already have to generate exciting recipes while preventing food waste!

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#Foodwasteweek #UoR #UoR Sustainability

Here at the University of Reading we're always trying to minimize our food waste throughout our bars and dining facilities, however, we need your help to minimize our food waste by only taking what you can eat, you can always come back for more!

#foodwasteweek #UoRSustainability

With a successful carbon emission reduction plan that saw £80,000 in savings throughout the Christmas break, here are some ways you can support these reduction goals as we try to keep emissions down over the Easter Break.

Read the full blog post at:
sites.reading.ac.uk/sustainability…

Less packaging, more choice.
Shopping in the loose fruit and veg section allows you to choose exactly what you’ll use whilst reducing the amount of plastic and food that goes to waste. Consider it a simple act of kindness we can all do for the planet.

#FoodWasteActionWeek

Join us at the @ReadingUniSu climate café on Wednesday 20th March from 1-3pm in Mondial to discuss all things climate with other students, staff and local community members over lunch.

#climatecafe #UoRsustainability #sustainability #UniversityofReading

This global recycling day we're focusing on reducing our waste at the source however from the waste we do generate, 65% of it is recycled or sent to compost, find out how you can reduce your waste and recycle correctly!

sites.reading.ac.uk/sustainability…

#wastereduction #recyclingday

This year's theme for @lfhw_uk Food Waste Action Week is 'Choose what you'll use'. Research by WRAP shows that if all apples, bananas and potatoes were sold loose, 60,000 tonnes of waste could be saved.

#foodwasteactionweek #lovefoodhatewaste #sustainability #UoRsustainability

Proactive students like Meg help us to help the world.

Alongside her study, Meg works with UoR Sustainability to monitor and initiate green behaviours across campus.

We were recently ranked #1 university in the UK by People & Planet for environmental and ethical performance.

Taking steps towards a greener future! Sign up for the Sustainability Newsletter to stay inspired and informed about eco-friendly living, sustainability events and way to make every-day changes 💚🌎
Follow the link in our linktree to sign up.
#Sustainability #UoRsustainability

Join us TODAY from 11-4 at palmer quad to take part in a campus cycle ride, meditative nature walk and get general travel advice and top tips!

#sustainabletravel #sustainabletravel day #UoR #UoR sustainability #naturewalk #cycleride

At Reading University we are always trying to find new ways to reduce our waste and manage our resources through innovative recycling initiatives and re-using schemes, find out how we're making progress at:

ow.ly/bpM150QIHTH

#sustainability #wastereduction

Uni Bikes is an on-campus bike hire scheme, run by Reading Students’ Union in collaboration with the University of Reading.
Bikes can be hired for £80 per academic year + a £100 deposit (includes a lock and lights).
Find out more about hiring a bike at: ow.ly/4U2U50QIGpo
#cycling

On March 6th from 11:30-12:30 you can join the Sustainability team for a nature walk around Whiteknights and learn the benefits of meditation, meeting at the palmer quad. Follow this link to sign up:

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#sustainability #naturewalk #sustainabletravel

During our sustainable travel event on 6th March, you'll have the chance to take part in our campus cycle ride running 1:30-2pm, meeting at the palmer quad. Follow this link to sign up to take part:

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#sustainability #sustainabletravel #UoRsustainability