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Killing consumerism: Are we headed to disposal doom?

Killing consumerism: Are we headed to disposal doom?

In his keynote presentation, Professor Mark Miodownik deliberates on the perils of consumerism, how we might manage to bring it to a sustainable future, and its obsolescence
“Environmentally conscious” UoM spent £250,000 on Amazon in 2020

“Environmentally conscious” UoM spent £250,000 on Amazon in 2020

Investigation reveals that 1 in 10 University expenses purchases were with Amazon in 2020
The Revolution of Sustainable Plastics

The Revolution of Sustainable Plastics

Blake Crompton explores the potential for bioplastics in a world plagued by the waste we’ve created.
A discussion on sustainable fashion: How can we be more sustainable?

A discussion on sustainable fashion: How can we be more sustainable?

Sharon Lei review the Want Not Waste Shop’s panel discussion -Highlighting the environmental impact of fast fashion and the body scanning technology that might be the answer
Buy, borrow or swap: How to read books sustainably

Buy, borrow or swap: How to read books sustainably

Masie Scott discusses environmentally-conscious and sustainable ways to buy books
Want Not Waste: The future of sustainable shopping?

Want Not Waste: The future of sustainable shopping?

We chat to two student volunteers at the Students’ Union’s student run zero-waste shop ‘Want Not Waste’
Teach-In Week announced to raise awareness over climate change

Teach-In Week announced to raise awareness over climate change

The new educational movement will encourage students to take a stand and reform their curriculum.
UoM has not joined EAUC initiative to reduce carbon emissions

UoM has not joined EAUC initiative to reduce carbon emissions

Vice-Chancellors of five UK institutions have pledged to work with the Government to reduce carbon emissions
Fashion Player of the Week: Stella Mccartney, an ethical pioneer.

Fashion Player of the Week: Stella Mccartney, an ethical pioneer.

Stella McCartney is our ‘fashion player of the week’, as it’s the first 100% vegetarian, 0% animal cruelty free fashion brand. The brand also does this by using leather alternatives in their collections.
Patagonia comes to Manchester: an interview with Alex Weller

Patagonia comes to Manchester: an interview with Alex Weller

The Mancunion sits down with the marketing director of the environmentally conscious Patagonia, as it opens first UK store in four years in Manchester