ARU Sustainability Team

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 arugreen.teamjump.co.uk and make a difference! #EcoRewards #Sustainability

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!

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

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.

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

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

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 (arugreen.teamjump.co.uk). Photo: Elliot Needham, 2024 winner

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: qualtricsxm7zqjb782t.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cS…

@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.

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 arugreen.teamjump.co.uk #foodwaste #food

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 bit.ly/dr_bike_tri1_2… #sustainability #cycling

We’re proud to announce that we’re a certificated Food For Life Served Here caterer, demonstrating our commitment to climate, nature & health 🌱 @SAfoodforlife @ARUenvironment #FoodforLifeServedHere

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: eventbrite.com/cc/aru-staff-s…

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 - arugreen.teamjump.co.uk

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 - arugreen.teamjump.co.uk

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!

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: arugreen.teamjump.co.uk. 📅 Entries close 5pm on 31 May.

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!

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: aru.ac.uk/about-us/susta… #EarthDay2024 #Sustainability

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: ow.ly/YMhA50RiR70