A comparison of Environmental Management Systems - EAUC Member responses – 5th Dec 2012

A compilation of responses from EAUC Members on their Environmental Management Systems

Tags: EMS | ISO14001 | Ecocampus | accreditation | environmental standards

Achieving Campus Sustainability in the Curriculum and Culture – 5th Dec 2012

A chapter from the The Presidential Perspectives Series on how campuses can leverage sustainability for institutional gain in a competitive marketplace.

Hazardous waste at University of Derby – 3rd Dec 2012

The introduction of the Hazardous Waste Directive in July 2005 brough new obligations for sites producing 200kg of hazardous waste each year

Tags: Derby | hazardous

Reducing the impact of traffic on the environment at University of East Anglia – 3rd Dec 2012

A case study from the University of East Anglia about their travel plan which has delivered a range of initiatives leading to car use being reduced by 12%.

Tags: carbon | campus | community | travel | Plan | car | traffic

The Value of BREEAM Green Certification – 3rd Dec 2012

Schneider Electric published research on the value of BREEAM green certification to clients, consultants and contractors.

Tags: green | BREEAM

Energy & Water Case Study at University of Warwick – 3rd Dec 2012

A case study from the University of Warwick on the investment of new halls of residence and the integration of sustainability within them.

Tags: energy | university | water | case | study | Warwick

Reducing carbon dioxide emissions at University of Leeds – 3rd Dec 2012

This case study from the University of Leeds illustrates how to engage staff and students into strategic plans to reduce carbon.

Tags: carbon | engagement | student | staff | reduction | Plan | union

Energy & Water Case Study at University of Southampton – 3rd Dec 2012

A case study from Southampton University on meeting the sustainable needs in a new build.

Tags: energy | water | case | study | southampton

The Green Consultancy - Case Study University of Oxford – 28th Nov 2012

The Green Consultancy successfully tendered to the University of Oxford for a programme to create a new Five Year Carbon Management Plan

Tags: energy | carbon | management | Oxford | consultancy | audits

The ECOspace project at Lauder College case study – 27th Nov 2012

Lauder College has built a unique construction workshop (ECOspace) and training centre for educating students in environmental best practice for the construction industry.

Tags: education | construction | BREEAM

University of Aberdeen Partnership with the Creative Waste Exchange – 27th Nov 2012

The University of Aberdeen is working with the Creative Waste Exchange to divert material from landfill to community groups and other organisations such as schools that are able...

Tags: Scotland | Student Engagement | biodiversity | case study | community | higher education institution | resource efficiency and waste | Operational | Learning and Teaching | cost reduction | landfill | north east

Sustainable Construction & Energy at University of Glasgow Case Study – 27th Nov 2012

The University of Glasgow and the Carbon Trust worked together on a Carbon Management Programme which identified opportunities to reduce energy consumption and make the...