Sustainability News

Latest sustainability news and updates from the University of Sheffield - from research breakthroughs and student projects to campus improvements and practical ways to get involved.
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University of Sheffield awarded Social Infrastructure Project of the Year for The Wave

51²è¹Ý¶ù’s newest building, the Wave, has been awarded Social Infrastructure Project of the Year at the British Construction Industry Awards (BCIA).
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Reduce demand and recycle critical materials like lithium, say top engineers

A University of Sheffield professor has contributed to a new report calling for a national materials strategy that addresses the rising demand for critical materials.
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University of Sheffield adopts sustainable cleaning practices

51²è¹Ý¶ù has made significant changes to its cleaning processes, saving thousands of litres of water and substantially reducing carbon emissions related to cleaning.
A group of students and staff ready to give out kitchenware at the Free Shop

Thousands of items of kitchenware given out at University ‘Free Shop’ to new students

In the most successful Free Shop to date, over 4,000 pieces of kitchenware and items of clothing were given out to almost 400 new students.
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University of Sheffield staff trading car journeys for free coffee

51²è¹Ý¶ù has directly removed almost 2,400 commuting journeys from Sheffield’s roads in the last year by offering free coffees in return for staff leaving their cars at home.