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.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see Bath Spa University are committed to continually improving sustainability in every sense of the word.
Pearl Costello, Environmental Officer, Royal Agricultural University emailed the Members network to ask, “We’re looking at getting a fresh pair of eyes for our...
Paul Monk, Waste Manager, Queen Mary University of London emailed the EAUC Members’ network to ask, “Just wondering if anyone uses the EDOC (Electronic Duty of...
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how Leafield Environmental are developing ideas and building strong relationships with universities.
On 28 January, the EAUC with support from Clean Power Solutions held an energy seminar at the Chimneys Hotel and Conference Centre, Cheshire. This seminar looked to explore and...
Part of the ambition of the School of Ponts Paris Tech to "be the world reference for research, innovation and training in key areas of sustainable development", the...
Université Laval has been engaged since 2008 in a comprehensive approach to sustainable development, and has significant results: 38% of greenhouse gas emissions, 19% of water...
The "kitchen garden and feeder" in partnership with the city of Beauvais, Picardy DRAAF gives the ability to people in precarious situations to garden and cook from...
Do you want to help your business take action on food waste prevention? WRAP's series of interactive digests, tailored to ten different themes such as fresh produce and...
Pearl Costello, Environmental Officer, Royal Agricultural University emailed the Members network to ask, “I’m just finalising our HESA EMR return for the year and...
"Food Futures: from business as usual to business unusual" is WRAP's ground breaking new report analysing 15 critical areas in the UK food system,
John Bailey, Sustainability Manager, University of London emailed the Members’ network asking, “While everyone is still feeling fresh from the Christmas break...
EAUC Strategic Partner IT Schools Africa is a charity that refurbishes IT equipment donated by individuals, businesses, universities and colleges and schools and ships it out to...
This example is a Christmas message from Kingston University Sustainability Hub and is a seasonal way to share information about the sustainability achievements for the past year.
In this Meet a Member career profile, see how Liz Russell (Waste and Recycling Manager) is focused on the operational side of waste and recycling management, promoting...
On Thursday 10th December 2015, the EAUC-Scotland Sustainable Construction and Education for Sustainable Development in Further Education Topic Support Networks met at South...
Mat Jane, Head of Energy and Environment, The University of Winchester emailed the Members’ network asking, “Our new insurer UMAL is requesting that all bin...
Jack Connors, Sustainability Projects Officer, University of London emailed the Members’ network asking, “We are moving to a centralised printing set-up and we...
Nicola Daly, Environmental Sustainability Manager and Pamela Brandwood, Energy Manager, Edge Hill University sent the following message to the NW Region network and the...
This audio track includes the two Welcome sessions from the EAUC-Scotland Conference 2015. Welcome from EAUC-Scotland Convenor - Angus Allan, Depute Principal, South...
This tour of the 'University of Edinburgh's Sustainable Energy Centre' was given as an afternoon workshop at the EAUC-Scotland Conference 2015 by David...
This presentation on 'Embedding Carbon Management within Public Sector Organisations' was given as a morning workshop at the EAUC-Scotland Conference 2015 by...
The 2015 Green Gown Awards Winners’ Brochure which explores the journeys all these institutions have taken.
The Winners' Brochure for the International Green Gown Awards 2015 which brings together the finalists and winners of these Awards which are growing globally.
JCU’s innovative Green Bike Fleet program gives new love to abandoned or unwanted bikes. The program has restored over 260 bikes, which are then sold to students.
USC is a Water Refill Campus that provides bottle refill stations, fountains and water refill vending machines that dispense chilled and filtered water in place of selling...
The Furniture and Equipment Re-use Service offers a range of workstations, storage solutions, and other items for sale at a low cost, presenting a sustainable and economic...
The Sustainability Program has grown since 2006 to include initiatives across leadership and governance, facilities and operations, learning teaching and research, and...
La Trobe University ICT Department donated 40 sets of computer peripherals (monitors, keyboards and mice) to help Whittlesea Council roll out a project to build computers and...
Since 2007 Victoria University of Wellington has been reducing its carbon emissions. Stationary energy and transport were identified as target areas
The GreenSkills Training Centre is an award-winning catalyst for change in the built environment. A training facility for students studying sustainability courses, it is the...
Salix Client Case Studies have been developed by Salix to promote and communicate how Salix funding has been used by a wide range of public sector clients to complete energy...
Liz Thompson, Environmental Compliance Officer, Nottingham Trent University emailed the Members’ network to ask, “Do any universities have Energy Performance...
Introducing Nu-Cycle N – the new Bio Wash, that reduces micro-plastics in the oceans and increases micro fibre life and performance!
Learn about how InnuScience has established itself in the UK and how it is making cleaning products greener and more affordable.
This case study shares more about the University of Aberdeen's new passive house nursery.
In this EAUC Member Spotlight, see how Ulster University is embedding environmental sustainability into its operations and business activities.
This guide suggests ways to reduce food waste at banquets, meetings and events from the contractual and client engagement aspects, to food ordering and production and service...
Alice Johnson, Waste Prevention and Engagement Assistant, The University of Manchester emailed the EAUC Members’ network to ask how colleagues encourage students to...
The attached slides are from an EAUC/SSN Workshop held on the 7th October 2015, designed for tertiary education institutions completing their Public Sector...
Researchers and practitioners at the University of Edinburgh have been working together to identify how principles of the Circular Economy can be embedded in Research, Learning...
Pam Reynolds, Sustainability Manager, Blackpool and the Fylde College, emailed the North West Regional Group to ask if any institutions have been successful with reducing the...
Research published by sustainability consultancy Brite Green shows universities in England have fallen further behind their own targets and the national carbon targets set by...
SEPA and Zero Waste Scotland's guidance document on procuring waste services for public bodies and their contractors, with a focus on preventing waste-associated crime.
In 2007 MMU’s catering department had a deficit of £780k. To reduce these losses and break even, a new employment model was introduced, along with an...
Rosemary has gone beyond her core role around operational sustainability at London College of Fashion. She is the first person in the role and has quickly developed...
Nicola’s “green wins” since starting at Goldsmiths in September of 2012 include reaching the gold standard in Green Impact for the Estates & Facilities...
S-Lab Project Coordinator, King’s College London Martin Farley has helped pioneer innovative projects in a largely untapped area of sustainability - laboratories. To...
First in a new role at the University of Warwick, David has supported and championed projects, ideas and initiatives to improve the impact the University has on its environment
Student (Fine Art 2nd year) - Goldsmiths, University of London Margaret takes environmental conservation to heart. She is one of the more genuinely environmentally...