Plymouth University is already one of the leading universities when it comes to sustainability and, in preparation for ‘Green Week’ at Plymouth University, they are launching their ditch the disposables campaign today!
Over the past few months, a number of universities up and down the country have implemented their own policies that offer discounts, added charges for disposable cups, and free reusable cups, all in an attempt to reduce the excessive amount of rubbish that is thrown away on campus.
The coffee shops across the university campus are offering a 10p discount on all hot drinks when you use a reusable coffee cups which, as a student, every saving can certainly help!
Plymouth University Green Week
Between the 5th and the 9th of February, Plymouth University is running a number of events to highlight what the university is doing to become more sustainable and what each of us can do to become more sustainable!
Events ranging from meat-free Monday to bicycle sales and checks are going on on campus, all designed to give staff and students help in going green and living more sustainable lifestyles. Go to the Plymouth University website for more information on Green Week!
Importance of Targeting University Campuses
When people talk about the challenges that this planet is going to face over the coming decades, the generation studying at colleges and universities all over the world are the ones that will be enduring them. Global temperatures rising, plastics causing irreparable damage to ecosystems, and wide-scale environmental degradation are just a few of the potential problems that face this generation. Engagement in sustainable practices is vital.
Whilst those who study the environment and sustainability may have more awareness, engaging all students at universities in many of the environmental issues that are going to affect everyone at this age is important and advice on alternative behaviours
So if you’re reading this and you’re either working or a student at Plymouth University then get involved with what’s going on during Green Week on campus. Bring reusable cups for that early morning coffee that’s going to get you through lectures and reduce your environmental impact.
If you’re reading this and you’re not at Plymouth University, or have never heard of it, there’s still lots you can do! So many coffee shops are happy to use reusable cups, and many are offering discounts to encourage more people to use reusables. There is so much that everyone can do, and many changes can take minimal effort. Even as I sit here writing it I know I’m not perfect when it comes to living a more sustainable lifestyle, but changing habits and working on making just little changes is vital to creating a sustainable future.
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