BeCause

Because we care about our community and the world, we try to operate in a sustainable way, minimising our impact on the environment. We stand up for equality and diversity. If we think carefully about the social and economic impact of our work, we know we can make a difference.

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Transport

74% of University of Sheffield staff travel to work sustainably; they walking, cycle, use public transport or car share.

The University of Sheffield is committed to sustainable travel and seeks to promote alternatives to one-person-one-car commuter travel where possible. Please follow the links below to assist you making travel choices sustainable.

• Cycling
• Public Transport
• Car sharing scheme
• Walking

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Recycling and Waste Disposal

Reducing our waste and recycling, is a great way to reduce landfill, combat climate change and conserve limited resources. A combination of University recycling schemes and sending our general waste for further separation mean that over 82% of the university’s waste was recycled or recovered 2009/10.

We now also send our general waste to a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), over 81% of University general waste is separated for reuse, recycling or recovery.

In 2009/10, 442.45 tonnes of waste were streamed for recycling here on campus. Click this link to find out more - including how to ask for paper recycling bins.

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What else?

Managed staff printing

We aim to save energy by rationalising the number of print devices in use at the University and reduce waste by managing print more effectively.

• The Department of Chemical and Biological engineering has undergone a print audit
• We encourage double-sided printing and photocopying

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Energy efficiency

The department has undergone a heating audit and are working closely with Estates to fix heating issues within the department aimed at saving energy and money.

Sustainable and Fair Trade

The department aims to use sustainable and fair trade food and drink where possible.