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.
Waste pilot scheme at University of Southampton to reduce urban plastic pollution
Wrap: Increasing citizen participation in reuse and refill systems
SDG Accord Report 2022 - Case Studies
Teaching Resources A set of 4 lessons produced by the Environment Agency to help teach about plastic pollution. The Plastics team of the Environment Agency have...
Learn about the journey of plastics
Learn about the journey of plastics
A list of funding sources available in Scotland
University of Oxford new ways of working
Returnable and reusable container system for food takeaway in Cambridge
Community Solutions Programme
Down to zero: Cynon Taff Community Housing Decarbonisation Project
Tending the conditions for climate action to flourish
Environment and Climate Emergency Roadmap to net zero and beyond
Following the science to go beyond net zero
Launch of the second annual SDG report; ‘Progress towards the Global Goals in the University and College sector'.
The University of Edinburgh - Positive Futures: Addressing the climate crisis through a whole institution approach
Climate Action at Newcastle University: Our roadmap to change
Bridgend College - The ‘spider’s web’ - an extraordinary vision for zero emissions
We recognise that as an SDG Accord signatory, institutions have great stories to tell on how SDGs are being integrated within their community. As part of the institutional SDG...
Net Zero Public Sector Buildings Standard
Resource Efficiency and Waste
The case for clean air zones
Love Food Hate Waste - brought to you by WRAP
University of Cambridge's 2019–20 Environmental Sustainability Report
Climate & Ecological Crisis Action Plan (CECAP) - Bournemouth University
Beyond business as usual: Higher education in the era of climate change
A new hands-on environmental STEM enrichment curriculum using the documentary Point of No Return – the gripping story of the first solar powered flight around the world – as a...
City, University of London - UN Global Goals for Sustainable Development Report 2020
Sustainability Leadership Scorecard (SLS) Annual Report 2020
AASHE recently released the 2020 Sustainable Campus Index, a publication that recognizes top-performing colleges and universities in 17 sustainability impact areas and overall...
How to make a cup of (sustainabili) tea!
Catering for Life
Changing for good
Small changes for significant impact on sustainability
Drastic and fantastic plastic reduction
Nudge LSE to plant-based options
City grows green
Cup, cup “n” away!
Collaborating on a Net Zero pathway
Change Possible: Action for a zero carbon UCL by 2030
A whole university approach to carbon reduction
Road to Zero at Aston University
Lifting the lid higher - Changing student attitudes and behaviours towards recycling and waste
World Environment Day 2020
For this session we heard from Anya Doherty at Foodsteps about calculating carbon foot prints for food and catering outlets and Bekki Laycock on community gardens and NUS...
Addressing Marine Plastics - A systemic Approach – Recommendations for Actions
Policy Lab was created to help bridge the gap between patients and drugs aimed at curing diseases.
Aston University - Ethical Investment Policy
Carbon Offset Strategy - University of Tasmania
Wrap - The UK Plastics Pact report 2018/19
Developing students' energy literacy in Higher Education
The Salix ‘Love our Colleges’ webinar is aiming to support colleges in England and Wales with their energy efficiency projects, resulting in a wide range of benefits...
'Our Sustainable Food Journey’, a report on the University of Cambridge’s Sustainable Food Policy, in particular quantifying the impact this has had since its...
Enhancing the benefits of trees on Campus - University of Leeds
Killer air: Improving the world though low-cost air quality monitoring
The session took delegates through how to secure long term energy cost security from generation sources producing carbon free energy. It looked at the volume, term, legal...
Through a case study of Circular Economy office furniture, this workshop showed how disruptive sustainable business models are saving Institutions money, reducing their...
University of London - Zero Carbon Estates Handbook
Sustainability: our sector’s current best chance of responding to the urgent demands of climate science – new report A cross-sector partnership advocating for a...
WRAP - Guardians of Grub
The Business Case for Reducing Food Loss and Waste - WRAP
Greening Universities Toolkit V2.0
How does the design of waste disposal signage influence waste disposal behavior?
Aquatic Science Student Association: Towards Zero Waste – Feel and Heal “Towards Zero Waste – Feel and Heal” project is designed to create awareness...
Daffodil Eco-friendly Agro Support Centre, Bangladesh Vehicle exhaust is a major source of anthropogenic carbon dioxide (CO2) and the main emission sources of air pollution...
Resource Efficient Scotland have released their new "Green Office Guide" which explains how to make your office more sustainable and more cost effective. This has been...
Gloucestershire Sustainable Energy Strategy 2019
University of Sheffield - Zero Carbon University Guide
Sheffield Hallam University - Approaches to food waste management
Single-use items are currently en vogue, but what is the evidence behind ​actions to limit their use?
The University of Edinburgh's Social Responsibility and Sustainability Department have published the institutions progress since 2012. The 2017-18 Report is now...
November 2017 was the second year for Scottish universities and colleges to submit their Public Bodies Climate Change Duties (PBCCD) reports as named 'major players'...
Rocket composter site visit Dundee & Angus College's Waste to Compost Project was selected as the Decade Highlight for Resource Procurement and Lifecycle at the...
On Wednesday, 26th September 2018, the EAUC-Scotland Waste Management Topic Support Network met to discuss the current issues and opportunities regarding waste management in...
EAUC-Scotland's virtual 'Sustainability Sharing Series' October 2018 edition discussed Influencing Student Reuse Projects. We have produced a best...
EAUC-Scotland's virtual 'Sustainability Sharing Series' October 2018 edition discussed Influencing Sustainable Food Choices. We have produced a best...
Reuse at Leeds
International student air travel fuels Carbon Literacy Living Lab - Manchester Metropolitan University
Give it don’t bin it
University of Reading – Carbon Management Plan
Unwrapping Plastics - Understanding disposables in hospitality
Plastic Pollution Guide
Reduce the Juice - How to Run a Waste Sprint
Among the various sustainability goals of higher education institutions (HEIs), reducing energy use and carbon emissions are particularly important. However, not much is known...
Building Pathways to Zero Carbon in Higher Education
The EAUC-Scotland 2018 Conference, A Decade of Progress, celebrated successes from the decade past, and visioned the decade ahead, to coincide with the EAUC-Scotland...
The EAUC-Scotland 2018 Conference, A Decade of Progress, celebrated successes from the decade past, and visioned the decade ahead, to coincide with the EAUC-Scotland...
The EAUC-Scotland 2018 Conference, A Decade of Progress, celebrated successes from the decade past, and visioned the decade ahead, to coincide with the EAUC-Scotland...
University of Salford – Salford Energy House and Smart Meters Lab
University of Plymouth – A well rounded approach to dentistry
University of Leeds – Positive Impact Partners Programme
University of Edinburgh – Sustainable Campus Fund
How can Rathbones help universities and colleges navigate the fossil fuel divestment debate?
regulations
Looking to engage with your Information Technology Department on sustainability? Find more information through the Sustainability Engagement Guide
Looking to engage with your Catering Department on sustainability? Find more information through the Sustainability Engagement Guide
Many institutions struggle to implement an institution-wide programme for recycling and reusing their electronic waste. University of the Highlands and Islands’ Perth...
The University of Westminster is take a different approach to communicating the benefits of going vegetarian by using the 'Part-time Carnivore Loyalty Card'
The benefits of introducing a joint role between the Catering Department and Sustainability Team.
Reusable Cups in Universities September 2018