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Latest News from Leeds Beckett
Welcome to the Sustainability Newsletter December 2017
Our aim is to reduce our local, national and global environmental impact by encouraging and supporting sustainable lifestyles among Leeds Beckett staff and students.
In this edition you will find…
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Season's greetings
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Think! Switch-off!
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'Do not throw it, give it' campaign
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Impact of plastic in the ocean
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Edible food for almost nothing?
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Dr Bike
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Recipe of the month
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We would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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Remember! Switch-off!
As many of you will leaving during the Christmas break, please remember to switch lights and other appliances off.
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'Don't Throw It, Give It' campaign
You can now donate your surplus food, clothes, and books to our Students' Union. With the launch of the 'Don't Throw It, Give It' campaign, you can give a second life to your old possessions.
Food such as cans, soups, beans, or pasta will be donated to the Real Junk Food Project and food banks around Leeds.
Books and clothing go to the SU's Thrift Shop where they will be sold at an affordable price.
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Impact of Plastic in the Ocean
Read this article from our blog where we summarise the main issues of plastic in our oceans and how we can all reduce our plastic consumption.
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"An estimated 8 million tonnes of plastic end up into the sea every year...
the equivalent of a garbage truck every minute",
Prof. Tamara Galloway, University of Exeter.
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Edible food for almost nothing?
The East of England Co-op has recently trialled selling food that is past its 'best before' date in a few stores in East Anglia. These were tinned goods and dried food such as pasta, crisps and rice. This move was primarily aimed at reducing the huge amount of food wasted by Brits every year, which represents nearly £13bn worth of food. Read more about how eating food that is after 'best before' date actually safe.
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Come along to our free bike check-up at the Rose Bowl Atrium. Dr Bike will check your brakes, gears, and provide free cycling advice.
Now that it is getting darker earlier you might want to make sure you have some good quality lights on your bike. Affordable bike lights and locks on sale.
Date: Monday 15th January
Time: 10.00 to 14.00
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Vegan Woodland Pie
As a fantastic alternative to the traditional Christmas dinner, this is a hearty pie, perfect to grace any table. Serve with roast potatoes, carrots, sprouts, cranberry sauce, all the trimmings and, of course, delicious homemade gravy.
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