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What's new on the My Greenspace app this month?

New on the My Greenspace app this month:
Remember your reusable cups

Be safe, be seen

On 27 October, British daylight saving time ends and the clocks go back one hour at 2am. This means that each morning and evening will be darker. Stay safe when cycling, walking or running by following our for safe active travel.
Be safe, be seen 2024

Nature Positive: We're Highly Commended in the International Green Gown Awards

We're delighted to announce that our project entitled 'Enhancing Biodiversity at Durham' has been Highly Commended for the Nature Positive category in the International Green Gown Awards 2024. Ian Armstrong, Biodiversity Manager in our Estates and Facilities Directorate, explains more about the project and how it supports our sustainability strategy.
a large brick building with a metal fence

Creation of new wetland areas, Botanic Gardens

You may have noticed that the DU Grounds Maintenance Team have been busy again, this time creating mini wetlands areas in the Botanic Gardens with the aim of further supporting biodiversity across campus.
Creation of new wetland areas, Botanic Gardens

Walking routes Oct 2024

Want to explore your new campus?
Botanic Garden pond and Heron

North East Sustainability Day, Biffa Waste Management, Seaham

North East Sustainability Day, Biffa Waste Management, Seaham Last week, DU's Senior Sustainability Manager, Jane S, and Waste Manager, Darren H, and took part in Biffa's North East Sustainability Day. Jane and Darren learned about how Biffa, the University's waste management partner, recycle plastic bottles.
North East Sustainability Day, Biffa Waste Management, Seaham

Sign up to the My Greenspace app now!

Want to earn points & win prizes for you & your college or department? Sign up to the My Greenspace app now!
Greenspace app Oct 2024

Great Cable Challenge 2024

International E-Waste Day aims to raise awareness of electrical waste as the fastest growing source of waste in the world. Almost all of us have unwanted or broken cables clogging up our drawers at home or at work.
Great Cable Challenge 2024

Thank you to all of our student volunteers!

Thank you to all of the student volunteers who gave up their time to support the Greenspace stall at the Freshers Fair 2024. As always, our Greenspace movement is nothing without your continued support and attendance. Remember to log your volunteer hours on the My Greenspace app to earn points and win prizes for you and your college. 
Thank you to all of our student volunteers!

Calendar of Events 2024 - 2025

Greenspace Calendar 2024 - 2025 Then Energy and Sustainability team are proud to present the Greenspace Calendar 2024 - 2025, with details of more events to be shared soon.
Calendar of Events 2024 - 2025

Energy & Sustainability College Tour 2024 

Energy & Sustainability College Tour 2024 - 1 week to go!
Energy & Sustainability College Tour 2024

Recyke Ya Bike bicycle repairs & bicycle sale

Recyke Ya Bike bicycle free repairs & bicycle sale
Recyke Ya Bike bicycle repairs & bicycle sale