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Thu 11 Dec 2025
As the year draws to a close, let's take a look back at some of the sustainability events and more positive sustainability news of the year...
Thu 04 Dec 2025
A summary of how COP works, and the outcomes of the most recent conference
Thu 27 Nov 2025
Following the announcement of the government's new budget, we take a look at how the plans will impact the planet.
Mon 17 Nov 2025
Green Week 2025 is finished! Here's a re-cap of all we got up to!
Mon 28 Apr 2025
Bower Ashton Campus is objectively close to some of Bristol's most beautiful walking spaces. This blog will cover some of the options near Bower Ashton Campus, for walks helping you attain that necessitated fresh air and exercise!
Thu 10 Apr 2025
We're looking for 8-10 UWE students to be our volunteer Student Project Leaders for our Greenspace Conservation Volunteering Programme in the academic year 2025-26.
Wed 02 Apr 2025
Here are some of the highlights from the SOS-UK Sustainability Skills Survey
Wed 19 Mar 2025
Last month the Students’ Union at UWE celebrated Fairtrade Fortnight, from the 17th – 21st February. Now it has passed, we would love to celebrate the success of Fairtrade Fortnight with you - 2 full weeks of raising money and awareness for Fairtrade!
Wed 12 Mar 2025
Amazon are deciding to destroy our planet, why would you decide to support their business?
Mon 10 Mar 2025
The Students Union at UWE is always looking to encourage students towards sustainable fashion, but at no detriment to the environment. We run a plethora of events that can guide students towards sustainable fashion, here are some of those!
Swap it, fix it, recycle it! Swap shops open to all university students. Bring your items you no longer use (clothes, accessories, books, etc.) and swap them with something in our pre-loved wardrobe.
Thu 27 Feb 2025
The Students Union at UWe has partnered with Neutral, who create a range of merchandise that is made to the strictest environmental and ethical standards in the world.
Mon 17 Feb 2025
In this article, Mohammed Muhit explores the impact of exploitative practices on farmers' mental health and the importance on Fairtrade.
Wed 12 Feb 2025
From Monday 17 February to Sunday 2 March, UWE Bristol is celebrating its very own Fairtrade Fortnight. This year we want to get the message across that making the small switch to Fairtrade products helps farmers and workers overseas to safeguard their future in an increasingly uncertain world.
Millions of farmers, workers, their families and communities already live with the impacts of climate change, extreme weather and biodiversity loss. Their incomes are increasingly insecure along with their futures.
Wed 29 Jan 2025
Read about Aoife's journey to Veganism, the Plant Based Universities Campaign and why you should go vegan.