ARU Sustainability Team

ARU Sustainability Team bringing you the green goings on at Anglia Ruskin University.
ARU staff and students; get rewards for your green actions via ARUgreen!

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Have you signed up to ARUgreen yet? Join over 2000 others and rack up Green Points for your eco-friendly actions. Top scorers win £10 vouchers each month! 💸

Sign up today at https://t.co/LpGTyz6oMx and make a difference!

#EcoRewards #Sustainability

[ARU Sustainability Team @ARUenvironment]

During April our talented staff and students took part in our annual Biodiversity Photo Competition.

Our winning entries were:
1st - Corinne Mouhot-James
2nd - Pauline Hooker
3rd - Glenn Hearnah

View all of the entries for this year's competition by heading to ARUgreen!

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Dr Bike is back next week!
These events, open to ARU staff and students, entitle you to a free safety check and minor repairs to your bike.

Cambridge - 2 March
Chelmsford - 3 March
Writtle - 4 March
Peterborough - 6 March

Spaces are limited - sign up via the link in our bio!

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It's almost Christmas and that means it's almost time for our Christmas closure. Help us save energy over this period by ensuring all non-essential electrical items are turned off, heating is turned down and all windows are shut. Thank you!

#sustainability #EnergyEfficiency

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We’re proud to announce that ARU Food has achieved the Food Made Good Standard, awarded by the Sustainable Restaurant Association 🌱
This recognition highlights ARU's commitment to #sustainability, responsible sourcing, and reducing waste across our catering operations.

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ARU student donations, as part of @TheBHF's #PackForGood campaign, have raised £7,800 for the charity and prevented 4.1 tonnes of waste over the 2024-25 academic year!

Thank you to all of you who used the donation bins on our campuses. Keep donating!

#sustainability

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Introducing the 2025 @AngliaRuskin Biodiversity Photo Competition winners!

1st: Diana Buzoianu
2nd: Ben Turpin
3rd: Lauren Stone

Congratulations to the winners, and thank you to all who took part and/or voted over on ARUgreen.

#biodiversity #naturephotography #sustainability

[ARU Sustainability Team @ARUenvironment]

Have you entered ARU's Biodiversity Photo Competition yet? Running until the end of April, we're looking for photos that capture the theme of 'New Life'.

Get snapping and upload your photos on ARUgreen (https://t.co/LpGTyz6oMx).

Photo: Elliot Needham, 2024 winner

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Do you work or study at ARU? Take part in a 5-minute survey to help our Facilities Team understand what could be improved about recycling at the university.

Take part here: https://t.co/uqgI3t2fs3

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@AngliaRuskin has successfully achieved the Pledger level of the Carbon Reduction Code for the Built Environment! As the first university to reach this level, ARU has demonstrated its commitment to #sustainability and carbon reduction, setting an example for others to follow.

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Did you know that a third of all food produced goes to waste? Join the Foodwise Challenge on ARUgreen, featuring activities to help you waste less and share your ideas. Reduce, learn, and earn points! Learn more at https://t.co/LpGTyz6oMx #foodwaste #food

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Dr Bike is back!
Book your free bike maintenance slot for a full safety check and minor repairs.

Sessions are running on:
Cambridge- 8 October
Chelmsford - 15 October
Peterborough - 22 October
Writtle - 5 November

Book at https://t.co/UpOhjjNxnh
#sustainability #cycling

[ARU Sustainability Team @ARUenvironment]

Calling all ARU staff and students! Ensure you're summer cycling ready with our next round of Dr Bike cycle maintenance sessions.

Book your 15 minute slot for a bike safety check and minor repairs to keep you safe on the road.

Sign up here: https://t.co/gpL3zlbEYC

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Calling all ARU staff and students - Join the ARU Green Biodiversity Photo Competition 2024! 🌿📸

Capture the essence of biodiversity and stand a chance to win amazing prizes!

🥇Win £100, 🥈 £50, or 🥉 £25 vouchers!

Enter now - https://t.co/xYuSZn03BX

[ARU @AngliaRuskin]

Calling all ARU staff and students - Join the ARU Green Biodiversity Photo Competition 2024! 🌿📸

Capture the essence of biodiversity and stand a chance to win amazing prizes!

🥇Win £100, 🥈 £50, or 🥉 £25 vouchers!

Enter now - https://t.co/xYuSZn03BX

[ARU Sustainability Team @ARUenvironment]

This #NationalWalkingMonth, make the most of the sun by getting out and about. Walking offers numerous physical & mental health benefits as well as being an eco-friendly way to travel.

Sign up to our Get Walking activity on ARUgreen and win points for your outdoor adventures!

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Are you captivated by nature, or passionate about photography? 🌳Enter our Biodiversity Photo Competition, which starts today, for a chance to win a £100 voucher!

Submit your photos and read the T&Cs on ARUgreen: https://t.co/LpGTyz6oMx. 📅 Entries close 5pm on 31 May.

[ARU Sustainability Team @ARUenvironment]

Head to our catering outlets this week for the Earth Day specials, and see how our catering team are helping ARU work towards its sustainability goals. Remember to eat in to minimise your environmental impact!

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Happy Earth Day! This past year has seen some important steps towards our sustainability goals, including the installation of an additional 348 kW of solar PV on our rooftops. Read more about Earth day at ARU: https://t.co/KV2eYn30LL

#EarthDay2024 #Sustainability

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Happy Earth Day!🌍

Did you know ARU has cut its carbon footprint by 43% since 2006? Our goal is to achieve zero carbon status by 2045.

As well as that, 20% of our electricity is sourced from wind farms in Scotland and Wales!

Find out more here: https://t.co/zXf8s6nJ72