Both the private and public sectors, including the university and college sector have a legal and social responsibility to promote and protect human health and the environment by safely, responsibly and efficiently managing and reducing waste and maximising waste reuse, recycling and resource generation opportunities.
As large organisations that manage staff, student, visitor and supplier waste, institutions must contend with a host of operational matters. Common concerns today include the increasing costs of disposal charges and landfill taxes, and the potential to adhere to Scope 3 guidelines on carbon emissions relating to estates.
To connect with like-minded sector experts on the topic of waste, join the EAUC's Waste Community of Practice. This group is for EAUC members only.
EAUC-Scotland's Waste Management Topic Support Network (TSN) is open to all, providing an opportunity for those working in or with the further and higher education sector to share ideas and questions and to get together to hear from particular speakers or discuss topics of interest.
From carbon ambitions to carbon success
Newcastle University’s car(bon) reduction
The Energy Detectives Investigating and solving energy waste across campus
Environmental and sustainability strategy Waste Improvement Project
Improving Sustainability Together our success story (so far )
We can see the wood from the trees!
Flushed with success! A UK first in sustainable energy from waste water.
The Public Bodies Climate Change Duties came into play in 2016 with annual reports due each November. The universities and colleges of Scotland are supported by SSN and the...
Researchers at the University of Sheffield have developed a forecasting system designed to boost energy generation from solar systems, which could boost the efficiency of the...
A step-by-step mapping tool to prioritise and characterise food and drink by-products and wastes.
Introduction to Sustainable New Product Development (S-NPD) provides guidance for those involved in NPD and product design who wish to improve the sustainability of their...
It’s simple reducing the amount of food your business throws away can boost your bottom line.
Find out how i-Clean Systems helped University of Glasgow save 65% on disposal costs of a specialist waste stream solution while driving recycling rates up and CO2te out.
Find out how i-Clean Systems benchmarking and tender support helped University of Worcester engage in the circular economy, reduce carbon footprint and increase recycling by 20%.
Find out how i-Clean Systems benchmarking delivered immediate improvements to University of Birmingham’s recycling and waste processes, and helped extract maximum value...
Carplus have published a case study of the Electric Car Club scheme installed into the University of St Andrews' campus. They have listed 19 tonnes of CO2 being saved...
A report from two Professors from The University of Manchester and Manchester Business School on their views of this new, innovative approach to engaging students in...
The aims of the project were to: establish a baseline for the existing attitudes, opinions and actions of pupils, and their families, regarding water use; educate children about...
On Tuesday, 18th July 2017, the Waste Management Topic Support Network met to discuss Public Bodies Climate Change waste data reporting, If using reclaimed wood for bins could...
Zero Waste Scotland has launched a new initiative encouraging organisations to take action and reduce litter. The initiative is open to any organisation in Scotland that wants...
Recycle Now is very excited to announce that a range of new communication resources are available now for you to download and use during Recycle Week 2017. This will run from...
'Valuing Our Clothes: the cost of UK fashion' presents the latest research on the environmental impacts of the clothing industry in the UK, and an update on the...
Brite Green: Carbon Emissions in Higher Education in England. 2020 Carbon Target Progress Report for the Academic Year 2014/15
The Scottish FHE sector submitted their reports for the first year of the required Public Bodies Climate Change Duties. The EAUC-Scotland have produced a analysis report with...
At Manchester Metropolitan University, our vision is to become one of the most sustainable universities in the world. In 2014, the development of a new Environmental...
This presentation is from the “Global Goals: Local Action” EAUC Annual Conference 2017, presented by Stephen Creighton from The Energy Consortium. To find more...
This workshop presentation is from the “Global Goals: Local Action” EAUC Annual Conference 2017, presented by Jonathan Mills, Carbon, Environment &...
This workshop presentation is from the “Global Goals: Local Action” EAUC Annual Conference 2017, presented by Simon Kenton, Community Engagement Manager - Resource...
This workshop presentation is from the “Global Goals: Local Action” EAUC Annual Conference 2017, presented by Jonathan Mills, Carbon, Environment &...
This workshop presentation is from the “Global Goals: Local Action” EAUC Annual Conference 2017, presented by Andrew Bryers, Energy and Sustainability Manager -...
This workshop presentation is from the “Global Goals: Local Action” EAUC Annual Conference 2017, presented by Nicholas Hunt, Environmental Manager - Loughborough...
This workshop presentation is from the “Global Goals: Local Action” EAUC Annual Conference 2017, presented by Rob Callaghan, Sustainability Officer - University...
This workshop presentation is from the “Global Goals: Local Action” EAUC Annual Conference 2017, presented by Joe Bourne, Student Engagement Manager - Lancaster...
This workshop presentation is from the “Global Goals: Local Action” EAUC Annual Conference 2017, presented by Katy Boom, Director of Sustainability - University of...
This workshop presentation is from the “Global Goals: Local Action” EAUC Annual Conference 2017, presented by Hugh Jones, Programme Area Manager - WRAP. Paul...
This workshop presentation is from the “Global Goals: Local Action” EAUC Annual Conference 2017, presented by Kirsti Norris, Carbon Action Manager - University of...
This workshop presentation is from the “Global Goals: Local Action” EAUC Annual Conference 2017, presented by Professor Mark Dooris, Professor in Health &...
This workshop presentation is from the “Global Goals: Local Action” EAUC Annual Conference 2017, presented by Jo Shields, Sustainability Manager - Loughborough...
Resources from the 'Financing and Managing Projects for Change' Summit from the EAUC-Scotland Conference 2017.
Resources for the 'Sustainable Stirling' Summit at the EAUC-Scotland Conference 2017.
Resources from the 'Carbon Footprint and Project Register Tool' Workshop arranged by the EAUC-Scotland on the 8th of March at Glasgow Caledonian University. The tool...
Presentation from the EAUC-Scotland Conference 2017 'Financing and Managing Projects for Change' Summit.
Presentation from the EAUC-Scotland Conference 2017 'Financing and Managing Projects for Change' Summit.
Presentation from the 'Building Socially Responsible Institutions' Summit at the EAUC-Scotland Conference 2017.
Presentation from the 'Building Socially Responsible Institutions' Summit at the EAUC-Scotland 2017.
The Journey of Food is an interactive 30 minute eLearning module, developed by Cloud Sustainability in partnership with Veris.
EAUC-Scotland publishes a report on the Further and Higher Education Carbon Emissions 2014-15 based on the data from the Public Body Climate Change Duties and HESA submissions.
Report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the World Economic Forum on The New Plastics Economy: Catalysing action, released on the 16th of January at the Worldforum
The University of St Andrews has saved over 2000 mattresses, duvets and pillows from landfill by partnering with the Furniture Recycling Group.
At the University of Manchester all the University’s green waste is sent for recycling/re-use and Operational Services in the Directorate of Estates and Facilities have...