• Installing low flow toilets to reduce water consumption per flush due to there being two methods – half flush and full flush
• Introducing recycling bins to reduce waste, these will encourage students to recycle more often and reduce the chance of their litter going to landfill which reduces carbon footprint
• Encouraging usage of on-campus bikes to reduce the number of cars used by students and staff
• The usage of electric university buses to take students across campus / to different campuses, thus reducing the number of cars used and therefore fuel consumption
• Hybrid-Electric vehicles and Electric vehicles to reduce the use of imported oil. E.g. Campus security vehicles
• Turning off lights when leaving an empty room - this could be done by implementing energy efficient lightbulbs
• Unplugging electronics and appliances when not in use – keep switches turned off when necessary
• Purchasing local foods that are in season to reduce the enormous impacts of shipping
  

• Switching to renewable energy sources as an alternative to fossil fuels, this could be done by installing solar panels, or procuring energy from wind farms
• Looking at heating and cooling systems (HVAC) and ways to improve, these help to control the temperature and ventilation, keeping it at optimum level whilst saving as much energy and money as possible
• Net Zero by 2050 – all UK businesses are facing pressures from the government to completely negate the amount of greenhouse gases they produce. We’ve developed a free, 5-point transition plan, to help Universities implement a credible, cost-effective net zero strategy
• ESOS - the Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme is a mandatory energy assessment scheme for large UK organisations, which occurs every 4 years.
  

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