Green Team News

How to be more Sustainable this Christmas

Thu, 14 Dec 2017 11:55:00 Z

Santa will be here soon, are you ready for the festive season? Whether you have delivered your presents already, or leaving it to Christmas eve, here are the tips and tricks to make the Christmas period a sustainable one!

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like A Sustainable Christmas

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 17:09:13 Z

Christmas is coming… T minus 7 days - check out our top tips on enjoying the festive season in a sustainable way, that won’t cost the earth!

Greenspace Conservation Volunteers Win Prestigious Award

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:27:48 Z

The Green Team's Greenspace volunteering program has won the South Gloucester Chair’s Community Award.

Fairtrade Fortnight at UWE

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:22:56 Z

Find out more about what Fairtrade is, the work they do and how we at the SU are supporting them!

UWE Bristol’s Fairtrade Fortnight – How to get involved!

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 11:08:02 Z

It's Fairtrade Fortnight at the SU! Find out how you can participate and support this great organization fighting for fair prices for farmers around the world and fair production standards and practices!

Fairtrade Fortnight Success!

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 16:59:13 +0100

Fairtrade Fortnight 2024 was a success and we'd love to share our highlights with you!

RESULTS! SOS-UK Sustainability Survey 2023/24

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:59:25 +0100

Here are some of the highlights from the SOS-UK Sustainability Skills Survey

Student and Staff Opinions on a Campus Rewilding Space

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 10:04:02 +0100

Chela Rossi, our 2023/24 Sustainability Officer, is campaigning for a rewilding site on the UWE Frenchay Campus. As part of her campaign, she gathered student and staff feedback on her idea via a survey. Here are her published results.

Reflections on students’ feelings on climate change - Summary Blog

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:57:50 +0100

The Students Organising for Sustainability in the United Kingdom researched the feelings of students in both higher and further education on climate change. This blog will summarize an article with the reflections of Dr. Rhiannon Thompson from Imperial College London School of Public Health on the research.

Celebrations as Fairtrade University status renewed

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 12:34:20 +0100

UWE Bristol, in partnership with The Students’ Union, is celebrating the renewal of its Fairtrade status

Celebrating Green Spaces: The Parents for Plants Initiative

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:12:46 Z

Thanks to funding and guidance from the Student’s Union, members of the Sustainability Committee have improved the 4th floor Wellbeing room and canteen with the addition of 38 new plants!

Celebrating A Successful Green Fortnight

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 16:48:14 Z

In collaboration with UWE Bristol, The Students’ Union at UWE held our annual festival of eco ideas, events and smart living: Green Fortnight! It ran across 14 days and was packed with over 55 events attended by over 1,300 Students. Here are some of the highlights we would like to celebrate and share with you.

How to be more Sustainable this Christmas

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:05:35 Z

Fairtrade and farmers: finding solutions to tackle climate change

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 09:25:19 Z

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.

Fairtrade Fortnight 2025

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 09:31:53 Z

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.

Fairtrade Fortnight: Farmers' Mental Health

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 12:21:11 Z

In this article, Mohammed Muhit explores the impact of exploitative practices on farmers' mental health and the importance on Fairtrade.

Why Ditching Fast Fashion for Ethical Clothing is the Most Impactful Change You Can Make

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 09:54:21 Z

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.

Students’ Union Swap Shops

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:27:08 Z

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.

Why You Should Avoid Amazon

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:17:43 Z

Amazon are deciding to destroy our planet, why would you decide to support their business?

RESULTS! SOS-UK Sustainability Survey 2024/25

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:34:23 +0100

Here are some of the highlights from the SOS-UK Sustainability Skills Survey

Bower Walking Spaces

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:32:20 +0100

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!

Green Week Catch-Up

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:02:24 Z

Green Week 2025 is finished! Here's a re-cap of all we got up to!

What the Budget Means for the Environment

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:05:06 Z

Following the announcement of the government's new budget, we take a look at how the plans will impact the planet.

COP30 - What you need to know

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:01:07 Z

A summary of how COP works, and the outcomes of the most recent conference

2025 in Review - Uplifting Sustainability Events and Changes

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:36:52 Z

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...

UWE ranked as a 1st Class University in 25/26 People & Planet University League

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:27:04 Z

The results are in for the People & Planet University League 2025/26, with UWE coming in 14th. Read on to find out more about the organisation’s campaigns and how UWE did!

Community Garden Volunteering Sessions

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:31:28 Z

Community Garden Sessions are running every Wednesday from 25th February - 25th March 2026

Sober Curiosity

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:27:29 Z

January is the perfect time for a reset. For some students, that means exploring sober curiosity.

Get Involved - Bristol & Sustainability

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:43:19 Z

Read on to find out how you can get more involved with sustainability within the city

The link between AI and Sustainability

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:35:58 Z

Learn more about AI's link to sustainability, responsible AI usage and policies at UWE Bristol

Greener Futures Mini Competition Winners!

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:19:50 Z

Greener Futures Mini Competition Winners!

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:32:11 Z

Sustainability Survey Results!

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:05:02 +0100

This year 342 of you took part in the SOS Sustainability Skills Survey to let us know your priorities, attitudes, and interests. We’re now gearing up to take your responses on board and create positive change at UWE Bristol!