Stephenson College

Environment

As part of the University's commitment to improving our environmental impact the College has a Carbon Management Plan and Eco codes. The aim is to reduce our 'carbon footprint' by reducing the use of utilities (gas, electricity and water), volume of waste, and increase the amount of recycled material.

Initiatives currently in force include:

  • Energy saving light bulbs throughout the College
  • Boilers are programmed to maximise efficiency
  • Recycling bins provided for glass, paper, cans, cardboard, batteries and ink cardridges
  • Recycling bags in all kitchens and all bedrooms
  • Dedicated Recycling cleaner who empties the recycling bags on a weekly basis 

As part of the 'green' initiative and in order to encourage students to play an active role, a competition between the flats within the blocks are organised. The aim of the competition is to reduce the number of carbon dioxide emissions produced. Students in the winning flat are treated to a food hamper.

Green Move out award

Stephenson staff attended a presentation on Tuesday 22nd May 2012, where we received a shield for most improved college 2010-11.

Getting involved

Stephenson environment team needs all the help it can get and students are encouraged to get the College JCR actively involved in other environmental activities across the University, in particular the University's Sustainable Living Action Group, and also in developing any new ideas.

The JCR environment representative is: Belitsu Salgin

The Stephenson College environment champion is Helen Luke who is located at the onsite College office.

Environmental Fact of the Week

2nd April 2013

'Did you know that the YUM sandwich boxes have windows made of cornstarch, to allow the whole empty packet to be easily recycled with paper and cardboard?'

14th April 2013

This week’s Greenspace message is ‘Did you know to support food waste initiatives the Library Café will be reducing the price of sandwiches which have a nearly expired ‘use by date’ to £1 after 6pm each evening?

8th April 2013

Did you know the Botanic Garden helps to keep its meadows rich in wild flowers by grazing them with their own rare breed sheep?