Going Green at Unitec! Launching its Environmental Sustainability Strategy in 2011 with an environmental fund for staff and a Going Green campaign to reinforce a culture of...
Waste Watchers – Bin Monsters Come Alive The “Waste Watchers – Bin Monsters Come Alive” programme, was a campaign designed to teach correct recycling...
An interactive presentation for engaging staff on taking action on Hospitality and Food Service waste
WRAP has published three documents about legislation which clarify how food safety fits with food waste prevention actions.
The true cost of food waste to the UK hospitality and food service sector is over £2.5 billion a year – on average that’s 1 in 6 of meals served. ...
Food waste is a constant challenge for commercial kitchens, which creativity in the kitchen can really help to tackle. Watch WRAP's chef masterclasses to get practical tips...
Good menu planning can be a great way of preventing food waste within your organisation and to help put profits on the bottom line.
Legal update for EAUC Members (June 2015).
Lucy Kimberley, Project Assistant: Sustainable Behaviour, University of Brighton emailed the Members’ network to ask about end-of year halls reuse, specifically duvets,...
Rhiannon Ford, Operations & Sustainability Manager, Kingston University emailed the London Region network to ask colleagues who they used to remove end of term items at...
The University of Helsinki had a requirement for transparent recycling bins as part of a ‘waste exhibition’ taking place in the lobbies of the University buildings.
UTS Cleans Up! Leading the way in waste management and recycling In 2006 recycling at UTS was not working with recovery rates stuck around 25%. Against this backdrop UTS...
Total Waste Management USC has introduced a new waste management process to all buildings on the Sippy Downs campus resulting in an average of 75 percent reduction in general...
Waste Innovation, from campus to community- using waste to engage & change behaviour Our engaging and expansive waste programme involved; students, staff and funders,...
A blog post from De Montfort University (DMU) sustainability team that shares some useful tips on keeping your food fresher for longer.
We wanted to get some useful sustainable business tops tips from each of our 2015 EAUC Annual Conference sponsors - these are the tips from Leafield Environmental.
A case study from Leafield Environmental about the landmark Learning Centre buildings which opened its doors at Bath Spa University last month
A factsheet from the Sustainable Restaurant Association about how the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations may affect you and how Valpak can help.
A factsheet from the Sustainable Restaurant Association about how to deal with the discarding of fats and mitigate the environmental issues associated with irresponsible waste...
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how the University of Brighton has adopted sustainability as one of its core goals, as reflected in the institution’s Strategic Plan.
A case study from SITA and Teeside demonstrating a new course about producing energy from waste.
A list of benefits of an on-board computing system and how having the right information can improve recycling at your university or college.
This Exchange presentation from the “Challenging Connections” EAUC Annual Conference 2015, presented by Resource Futures Ltd falls under the Learning, Teaching and...
This Exchange presentation from the “Challenging Connections” EAUC Annual Conference 2015, presented by Leafield Environmental falls under the Estates and Operations...
Download your FREE recycling support pack from Leafield Environmental to help you engage your employees or students to recycle more. Great for sustainability officers,...
This Exchange presentation from the “Challenging Connections” EAUC Annual Conference 2015, presented by Interface, falls under the Leadership and Governance Stream
This full day course is the official Chartered Institution of Wastes Management Foundation level Waste Smart Training, run by the EAUC in collaboration with trainer Dr. Ann...
Waste sorting point image at Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT).
Recycling point poster used at University of London.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how Derby College their estate is comprised of modern BREEAM Excellence to Grade 2 listed buildings, which are used 356 days of the year for...
Legal update for EAUC Members (March 2015) which includes new recycling regulations, climate change reporting in Scotland, landfill tax and ISO 14001 progress.
Hot on the heels of their campaign to tag investments in carbon reduction on campus, the University’s sustainability team launched an infographic highlighting the...
The Story of Electronics employs the Story of Stuff style to explore the high-tech revolution's collateral damage.
This example is an infographic from University of Leicester and is the Environment Team's Sustainability Scorecard for 2013/14
It’s a week dedicated to encouraging people to get involved in re-use activity of all shapes and sizes. It could be swapping, sharing, repairing, upcycling or buying...
Information sheets for suppliers of Hospitality and Food Service businesses on how to reduce waste
Great work is taking place across the hospitality and food service sector to reduce food and packaging waste and recycle more. These case studies highlight examples of good...
This toolkit will help you to reduce food waste, reduce your business costs and reduce your impact on the environment.
Our DIY food waste audit provides a simple step-by-step guide to measuring your food waste streams, so you can find out where food waste is coming from and put actions in place...
This toolkit provides information, guidance and templates to assist you with realising cost and material savings by improving the resource efficiency of your FM services
MAMP investigates the opportunities to improve ‘resource efficiency’ from a range of angles such as cost, waste and carbon and how FM service providers can benefit...
Day 7 of EAUC Sustainable Christmas is Procurement and Supplier Engagement Thinking about your suppliers and what you're purchasing at Christmas is one of the most...
Legal update for EAUC Members (Dec 2014) which includes EU cuts emissions, Single Use Carrier Bags Charge in Scotland, Defra consultation and much more.
The University of Strathclyde Material Resource Strategy achieves 100% diversion from landfill and a 90% recycling rate
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how Royal Conservatoire of Scotland manage their waste and energy to ensure their facilities are excellent for staff and students.
Ian is an inspirational and tenacious individual who has produced a step change in sustainability for Hull College. It seems there has been no stone left unturned in the quest...
The aim of the project was simply to produce less waste and use less energy in order to improve the ecological footprint of the College.
There are 2.5 billion people without access to toilets, resulting in the death of 1.5 million children annually from unclean water.
The University of Strathclyde is committed to ensuring its students make a useful and positive contribution to social and environmental challenges, locally and globally
By following the below link, you will be able to find out information about ReEntry, the service delivered by Interface to ensure their products have another life beyond their use.
Mission Zero is Interface's aim to be fully sustainable by 2020. This resource gives you access to the infographic, the "What If" report and the video "There...
Keele’s growth in sustainability activity has been astronomical, fuelled by dedicated high-level support, incredible local-level passion and engagement, and collegial...
In this issue, we address the current sector hot topic - waste and the effect this topic has throughout your institution.
Legal update for EAUC Members (September 2014) which includes batteries directive, SWMP in wales, ISO 140001, plastic bag charges.
Legal update for EAUC Members (March 2014) which includes waste regulations in Scotland, waste carrier registrations, phase 2 of the CRC, EDOC, COMAH and animal by-product...
Legal update for EAUC Members (July 2012) which outlines the Controlled Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2012
Discover construction products and materials containing recycled content. Specifying products with higher recycled content is a simple and cost-effective way to meet your...
Legal update for EAUC Members (June 2014) which includes carrier bag charges in Scotland, waste transfer notes, REACH, landfill taxes, CRC reporting window and more.
A link to WRAP's dedicated construction webpages which contain lots of information to help you with key areas including resource efficiency.
Since its launch in 2014 the Working on Waste campaign has engaged with nearly 2 million people nationwide, raising employee awareness of household food waste and sharing tips...
The University of Manchester catering service strives to offer healthy, sustainable catering that is produced, processed and traded in ways that; contribute to the local...
A presentation from the EAUC annual conference 2014 from SITA UK, with guidance on planning your organisation's journey to a circular economy with regards to waste.
Daniel O'Connor discusses a study into waste practices and costs across tertiary education sector and highlights areas which will help you improve recycling and reduce costs.
The University of Strathclyde have developed a highly segregated system for collecting food waste, paper, plastic packaging, metals and foils, and glass
Legal update for EAUC Members (March 2013) which includes waste carriers, CRC league published and an mendment to the climate change levy.
University of Manchester's latest video showing how they recycle cardboard at the University.
On Course for Zero Waste is a free online training course for English and Welsh small and medium-sized enterprises/organisations (SMEs). The course has been designed to give you...
WRAP provides an online tool with advice and information for businesses in the hospitality and foodservice sectors, including actions and processes that can prevent food and...
The Hospitality and Food Service Agreement is a voluntary agreement funded by all four nation’s governments to support the sector in reducing waste and recycling more
WRAP provides online resource efficiency tools. The information you need to make savings for your business are quickly and easily available through WRAP. This includes case...
Throwing food away costs much more than just the waste disposal bill; there is the cost of the food itself, the fuel used to cook it and the wages paid to staff to prepare it...
Legal update for EAUC Members (December 2013) which includes Site Waste Management Plans Regulations, Consultation on the CRC, Scotland prepares for new Waste Regulations,...
Job description for the Recycling and Waste Minimisation Officer, University of Edinburgh
Legal update for EAUC Members (September 2013) which includes Climate Change Levy CHP, updates to guidance on Hazardous Waste Management, updated pollution prevention guidance,...
EAUC Member responses about whether power leads, video and ethernet cables should be considered WEEE.
EAUC Member responses from a question about experiences of managing halls waste and communicating instructions to students, including international students.
A case study from Liverpool John Moores about how Ricoh has transformed its document and print management services.
A report from NUS and SITA UK aiming to improve our understanding of student attitudes and behaviours to waste and recycling, what motivates them and what barriers they are...
A report which demonstrates the total carbon emissions from the EAUC Annual Conference 2013 including emissions from energy, water, waste, accommodation, and travel.
Summary and resources from the joint procurement and waste topic support network Monday 22 April 2013, hosted by University of Edinburgh There was a great buzz about the...
Wrap have launched a series of sustainable procurement e-learning modules which are free to use by registering.
EAUC Member responses about schemes to reuse and recycle material left by students who move out of halls at the end of the academic year.
EAUC Member responses which provides a comparison of food waste processing in the sector.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight find out about the great work that Oxfam Collect do in working with others to overcome poverty and suffering.
This reuse implementation guide has been compiled as part of the HEFCE funded project “Moving Towards Zero-Waste”. The aim of the project was to work with HEIs in...
A range of case studies from CaSPr covering energy, construction, waste, EMS and strategy.
A two page document about seafood - one of the 14 key commodity/service areas chosen to cover the main areas of procurement relevant to poverty issues.
A two page document about fruit - one of the 14 key commodity/service areas chosen to cover the main areas of procurement relevant to poverty issues.
A range of CaSPRr case studies covering energy, construction, waste, EMS and strategy.
Making biodiesel from waste vegetable oil is an increasingly popular way to reduce fuel bills and cut carbon emissions
Three links to useful website that can help anyone looking to start composting.
An EAUC Insight Guide on the Hazardous Waste Directive 2005 (England & Wales).
EAUC Member responses about the use of food waste bins for restaurants.
The University Campus Milton Keynes' Waste Management Policy and Procedures.
Exploration session from EAUC 2011 Conference of the Love Food, Haste Waste campaign and how it works in communities and has engaged the FHE sector
The elephant in the room: measuring carbon emissions from procurement, travel, waste & water
A presentation from the 2012 Conference which explores how staff within and between institutions can work together to deliver cost savings, as well as positive environmental and...
Durham University’s Procurement Service and Catering Department have worked in unison to provide a range of services to its 10 fully catered colleges and other catering...
Legal update for EAUC Members (August 2011) about the new 2011 waste legislation.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight see how City College Norwich segregates waste on site, in an unconventional, significant cost saving way.