Green Gown Awards 2021: Sustainability Champion – Student - UWE - Callum Jones - Finalist

Callum Jones

Over the last 8 to 9 months I have been productive in different areas as the Sustainability Officer and Participation and Equality Officer of UWE’s Geography Society. I have had my fingers in many pies, pushing to make the most out of a not so tasty year.

When it comes to sustainability, engagement is not as high as you dream it to be. Yet, I have found that doing the extra work and building on my ‘why’ has kept me going through this academic year. When you have found a strong enough ‘why’, your ‘what’ and ‘how’ will find you.

This has happened to me without me even realising I have been building on my ‘what’s’ and ‘how’s’ until I started writing this exact paragraph for you to read. My ‘why’ to create a greener and more sustainable future, along with the ignorance and lack of engagement from much of the population, has brought me to the very pies that I have been recognised for. And I would be delighted to share with you those scrumptious details.

Top 3 learnings:

1. How strong we can be when likeminded and motivated individuals come together for the better.
2. If you have an idea, just do it. Push your boundaries and use your institution’s vast resources.
3. If you are benefiting, people will help you strive for better.

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