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[last updated: May 22, 2020]
Why I adopted a vegan diet: an interview with Dave Gorman
https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/sustainability/2019/why-i-adopted-a-vegan-diet-an-interview-with-dave-gorman/
Dave Gorman, Director of the Department for Social Responsibility and Sustainability, has now been vegan for 6 months. On World Vegan Day, we learn why he made the change and how he’s found the switch.
[last updated: February 1, 2017]
Caro Overy: Veganuary
https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/sustainability/2017/caro-overy-veganuary/
Caro Overy, Engagement Manager, reflects on her month of trying out a vegan lifestyle in January. I’ve worked in Sustainability for most of my professional life, and so have quite frequently ended up in groups, meetings, or discussions where the climate impact of industrial farming is mentioned. I fully understand the climate and health benefits of a […]
[last updated: January 26, 2022]
The stadium is on fire: The impact of climate change on field sports
Katarina Ruhland, a keen member of the University’s Edinburgh Women’s Lacrosse Club, gathers stories of how field sports are being affected by the climate crisis and presents action sports organisations can take.
[last updated: October 7, 2021]
Sustainability Champion spotlight: Leading by example through events
https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/sustainability/2021/sustainability-champion-spotlight-events/
Sustainability Champion, Eilidh Patterson, Events, PR & Communications Administrator at the Business School, reflects on how events have changed since 2020, and how these changes offer opportunities for sustainability. She also shares her sustainability tips for hosting and attending events.
[last updated: April 15, 2021]
Fairtrade Fortnight winner: coffee art and blog post by Elia Simonet
https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/sustainability/2021/fairtrade-fortnight-winner-coffee-art-by-elia-simonet/
For Fairtrade Fortnight 2021 we ran a blog post competition asking students and staff to create something either fair trade themed or made using fair trade materials for the chance to win a One World Shop voucher. The winner was Elia Simonet, a second year student at the School of Social and Political Sciences, studying […]
[last updated: December 9, 2020]
Local, ethical, sustainable: How to give back this Christmas
Looking for some last-minute gift ideas? From brownies that tackle homelessness to waste-free present wrapping, we’ve got you covered! The University supports a wide range of local, ethical and sustainable organisations through the Responsible Investments it makes, and many of their offerings make great Christmas presents. Find our top picks for the festive period below, […]
[last updated: May 26, 2020]
A simple guide to communicating sustainability
https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/sustainability/2020/communicating-sustainability/
Climate change, biodiversity loss and social inequality are frighteningly complex and interconnected problems. So how do you engage people with them in a meaningful way? Focus on your audience and keep it simple, writes Communication Manager Sarah Ford-Hutchinson.
[last updated: November 27, 2020]
2019: My year of no new clothes
https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/sustainability/2020/2019-my-year-of-no-new-clothes/
The fashion industry is the world’s second-biggest source of pollution. We hear from the Business Development Analyst for Circular Economy at Edinburgh Innovations, Lucy Stanfield, on why her 2019 New Year’s Resolution was to buy no new clothes.
[last updated: January 29, 2020]
Food for thought: The Hearty Squirrel Co-op
https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/sustainability/2020/food-for-thought-the-hearty-squirrel-co-op/
The Hearty Squirrel is a student ran, not-for-profit food cooperative at the University of Edinburgh. They strive to provide local, organic and affordable food to students and staff, as well as educating on food sustainability.
[last updated: June 3, 2019]
How pop culture became environmentally-conscious
https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/sustainability/2019/how-pop-culture-became-environmentally-conscious/
Recently we’ve seen more and more celebrities and those in the public eye start to use their platform to highlight social justice and environmental issues. Jenna Kelly is a recent International Business graduate and former VP Services at Edinburgh University Students’ Association and explores how pop culture has helped the normalisation of sustainable behaviours.
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