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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
‘Grab Your Cup’ campaign aims to eliminate paper cup waste

‘Grab Your Cup’ campaign aims to eliminate paper cup waste

Hubbub has helped to organise the campaign, that has been funded by the 5p charge on paper cups at Starbucks
Do students have a rubbish attitude towards waste?

Do students have a rubbish attitude towards waste?

Producing a lot of waste is an inevitable aspect of student life, but can the waste be better managed through recycling and shopping considerately?

Fast Fashion – A Sustainable Lifestyle?

Sustainability is not often the first thing you think of when it comes to fashion, but that may be about to change

New Year, slightly altered me

Let’s be realistic, we all have fashion and beauty habits, they’re hard earned and harder to shake. 2017 does not mean a lifestyle overhaul but there is definitely room for a few improvements

Students bin recycling

Jay Fagerberg looks at students’ approach to recycling and why it is rapidly declining

The Upcycling Project is on its way

The University of Manchester Students’ Union is to use the former-RBS building next to Academy 1 as an environmentally friendly charity shop

Don’t Be Afraid to Be Thrifty: Outfit Recycling

Wearing the same outfit twice does not make you a bore, writes Chloe Letcher

Ecoversity

Why University should set an environmental agenda, and fast.