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At Southampton, we bring our students and staff together to deliver ground-breaking and award winning sustainability initiatives. Here’s seven ways you can play your part, starting today:

1)ÌýSwitch off – remember to switch off computers and lights when you’re not using them. Our annual event – run by more than 250 volunteers – highlights the positive impact that our collective small actions can have every day.

2)ÌýRecycle – we operate a two bin system in halls and on campus, which helped us recycle a whopping 70% of our waste last year. That’s one bin for food and another bin for everything else (except pesky things like glass bottles and batteries – ).

3)ÌýTravel sustainably – use buses, to get around the city and the surrounding areas. We host regular bike check and repair on campus.

4)ÌýLive local – if you’ve just moved into halls, look out for the in your kitchen. It helps you find the best local ethical cafes, restaurants and shop as well as cultural highlights in Southampton and Winchester.

5)ÌýTake time out – your wellbeing is important. ¸£Àû×ÅƬ the green spaces in and around campus such as, , or when you need to take a break from your studies.

6) Volunteer – we run events such as Blackout and Waste Wars throughout the year. ¸£Àû×ÅƬ us on or email to get involved.

7) Give us your ideas – share your ideas that will reduce the University’s carbon emissions and improve the sustainability of our campuses. Send us your ideas.

To find out more and get involved, find the Sustainability team on , and .