Glitter is Banned

Waitrose, Morrisons, and John Lewis have announced they won’t be using glitter in their own-brand Christmas products. Many other big retailers, such as Boots and Sainsburys, have also announced they are taking steps to reduce their use of plastic, making their ranges more eco-friendly for the festive period.

Art installation or prank gone wrong?

Last Wednesday, a truck dumped 32 tons of fresh carrots outside the Ben Pimlott building at Goldsmiths University, in London. Despite passing students debating that the veg was a joke stunt, the pile was confirmed as an art installation by Goldsmith’s student, Rafael Pérez Evans.   The piece is entitled ‘Grounding’, and is meant to be […]

How to be a sustainable Leeds student

As a fresher you’re adjusting to living by yourself, making new friends and juggling the stresses of studying for a degree. Being conscious of your environmental footprint may not be at the top of your priorities, but it’s easy to be aware of your impact on the environment. No one expects your efforts to be perfect – but every little change really does make a difference!