University of Essex Sustainability

University of Essex Sustainability The Sustainability team are dedicated to embedding sustainability throughout the University of Essex

The University of Essex Sustainability team coordinates the Sustainable Essex Awards across our campuses. If you would like to get involved, or have ideas, please get in touch!

Are you commuting to campus? Make sure to get the most out of the student discounts available to you!🚌🚲
23/09/2026

Are you commuting to campus?
Make sure to get the most out of the student discounts available to you!🚌🚲

22/09/2026

Autumn has officially arrived in the UK, and we can’t wait to see campus transformed into a canvas of golden leaves, crisp mornings, and seasonal colour once again. 🍂

Who's up for some tomato chutney? Our Grounds Team recently discovered dozens of tomatoes growing among the flowers in o...
18/09/2026

Who's up for some tomato chutney?

Our Grounds Team recently discovered dozens of tomatoes growing among the flowers in one of our Graduation planters. It's a fun example of how composting, plant propagation and waste reduction support sustainability at our Colchester Campus.

Head over to our blog to discover how this tomato-tally unexpected guest planted itself in our Graduation Planters: https://ow.ly/VG9k50ZOACl

Proof sustainability looks good in every shade 🎨
16/09/2026

Proof sustainability looks good in every shade 🎨

08/09/2026

Joining us in October? We’ve got you covered to make sure you save where you can. Believe us when we say you don’t need to bring your entire wardrobe or enough plates to feed a family of 5. See you soon! 💚

03/09/2026

Your Essex story starts soon. In just a few weeks, this won’t just be where you live, it’ll be where you belong. We can’t wait to welcome you home. 💚

02/09/2026

🏆 16 of our University labs have achieved the LEAF accreditation!

Through the Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework, labs across CSEE, Life Sciences, Psychology, and Sport Science & Rehabilitation have earned Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards for embedding sustainability into their day-to-day operations.

From groundbreaking discoveries to practical action on sustainability, these labs are proving that world-leading research and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. 🌍

27/08/2026

Where should we take mini Rob next?

We can't wait to welcome you all onto campus! Congratulations on becoming part of our Essex community. 🎉Before you arriv...
19/08/2026

We can't wait to welcome you all onto campus! Congratulations on becoming part of our Essex community. 🎉

Before you arrive check out our sustainability musts, designed to help get you ready and save you money, see you soon!🫶

13/08/2026

No need to spin the bottle, reusables win every time ☕️💚

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