Month: March 2015

At the University of Sheffield, the amount we recycle increased from 43 % in 2008/9 to 82% in 2009/10 and many buildings have their own agenda for remaining eco-friendly such as the IC’s light sensor system. Sheffield is one of the greenest cities in the UK and after various departments across the University have achieved Read More …

At the University of Sheffield, 90% of the waste that is generated is currently recycled; that’s great, but it could be even better! Here are some ways to help get the recycle rate closer to 100% at the University and reduce your carbon footprint at home as well! Know what not to throw away. Paper Read More …

“There are no passengers on Spaceship Earth. We are all crew.” (Marshall McLuhan, 1965) In everyday living, we are constantly exposed to news about environmental issues around the world, surrounded by environmental activists who passionately advocate the protection of Mother Earth, and taught about global warming and climate change in schools.  However, statistics revealed that Read More …