Sustainable Liverpool

Sustainable Liverpool is the sustainability blog that provides regular updates on how we are working to make the University more sustainable. We bring you the latest updates from the Sustainability team, research, event highlights, and details of projects and campaigns. In addition, we’ll share articles on topics from climate action, innovation and gender equality to tips on well-being and sustainable living. We also share information on how you can contribute to sustainable research and work to improve social, cultural and environmental best practice across our campuses.

We want the blog to celebrate the ingenuity of our staff, students and partners. So, if you would like to contribute to the newsletter, please share your sustainability news, events or activities with sustainability@liverpool.ac.uk or complete the online form.

If you’re looking to get involved with sustainability projects, you can find all of our projects and activities in the get involved section

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Find out how the University is taking action to becoming a more environmentally and socially sustainable organisation in Strategy and Performance pages.

We all have the power to make a positive difference, no matter how small the action.

Earth Day 2023: Measuring our progress towards net zeroEarth Day 2023: Measuring our progress towards net zero

Earth Day 2023: Measuring our progress towards net zero

Every year on 22nd April the world celebrates Earth Day, and this year the theme is ‘invest in our planet’, highlighting the importance of dedicating our time, resources, and energy to solving climate change and other environmental issues.

Posted on: 18 April 2023

Have your say on travel and transport at the University - complete our annual travel surveyHave your say on travel and transport at the University - complete our annual travel survey

Have your say on travel and transport at the University - complete our annual travel survey

Annual travel surveys are being launched for the first time since the pandemic, to help us gather information on staff and student travel habits, including how people travel to and from the University, how often they travel and what modes of transport they use. The surveys will also seek opinions on sustainable travel schemes and initiatives.

Posted on: 17 April 2023

University highly commended at AUDE Awards 2023University highly commended at AUDE Awards 2023

University highly commended at AUDE Awards 2023

The University’s Environmental Sustainability Team and the Strategic Change Department have been highly commended at this year’s AUDE Awards in the ‘University Impact Initiative of the Year’ category.

Posted on: 13 April 2023

World Water Day: Accelerating change on campusWorld Water Day: Accelerating change on campus

World Water Day: Accelerating change on campus

March 22nd is World Water Day, an annual campaign that highlights the importance of freshwater. Its focus is on accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis.

Posted on: 21 March 2023

Transforming the plastics industry for a circular economyTransforming the plastics industry for a circular economy

Transforming the plastics industry for a circular economy

Last month, our Circular Economy Manager, Rhiannon Hunt joined a workshop with international research project, TRANSFORM-CE, to explore how we might navigate to a more circular future for plastics.

Posted on: 16 March 2023

Sustainability Week 2023Sustainability Week 2023

Sustainability Week 2023

The University’s first ever Sustainability Week took place between 20th-28th February, as part of the Feel Good February initiative.

Posted on: 9 March 2023

World Book Day: News From Nowhere’s sustainability must readsWorld Book Day: News From Nowhere’s sustainability must reads

World Book Day: News From Nowhere’s sustainability must reads

To celebrate World Book Day, Liverpool's not-for-profit radical and community bookshop, News From Nowhere have compiled their top 10 sustainability book recommendations, especially for Sustainable Liverpool.

Posted on: 1 March 2023

Trash to Treasure: We visit the SUEZ Renew HubTrash to Treasure: We visit the SUEZ Renew Hub

Trash to Treasure: We visit the SUEZ Renew Hub

A Utopia for reuse and upcycling, The Renew Hub in Manchester is selling everyday waste items salvaged from household collections to the general public, with all proceeds going to charity. Representatives from the University of Liverpool recently visited the Hub to find out more.

Posted on: 27 February 2023

Get ready for Sustainability WeekGet ready for Sustainability Week

Get ready for Sustainability Week

The University’s first ever Sustainability Week is fast approaching, taking place from 20th – 28th February, with a full calendar of exciting and informative events and opportunities for staff and students to get involved in.

Posted on: 13 February 2023

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    Earth Day 2023: Measuring our progress towards net zeroEarth Day 2023: Measuring our progress towards net zero

    Earth Day 2023: Measuring our progress towards net zero

    Every year on 22nd April the world celebrates Earth Day, and this year the theme is ‘invest in our planet’, highlighting the importance of dedicating our time, resources, and energy to solving climate change and other environmental issues.

    Posted on: 18 April 2023