Our Environment
Here's a presentation on Grŵp Llandrillo Menai's impact on the environment and some of the ways in which we can help to reduce our impact on the environment.
STUDENT UNION ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT
Our Student Union submitted a bid to the Welsh Government for a Sustainable Future Project and they have recently been granted over £22,000 for their project.
For the initial consultation, the Student Union’s created an online Padlet and asked students what Wales means to them. One of the most popular responses was the beautiful outdoors and the importance of family. Our students told us that they want to look after our environment and ensure that it is also looked after for future generations.
Tips for being environmentally sustainable
One tip per month which can be easily incorporated into everyday life and collectively can make a difference over a year. Each month focus on one approach and gradually build on them throughout the year.
buy local
Where possible support local businesses.
unplug charges
Once fully charged, as they keep on using energy even if the appliance is no longer connected.
get a refil
use a reusable water bottle instead of buying bottled water.
PLAN ahead
Avoid food waste and freeze foods if you won't use them of think of ways to use leftovers.
room temperature
Turn down the heating by 1°c & see if you notice the difference.
PRELOVED
if you have things you no longer need, why not looking at ways of updating them or give them to a friend who can benefit from them.
on your bike
Make the most of the good weather and instead of going in a vehicle try walking or cycling.
turn lights OFF
Especially when leaving a room. If there is plenty of natural light, try turning the lights off.
check the label
many things you though weren't recyclable actually are. Check the label to see if it can be recycled.
learn the language
so you don't waste food.
Use by: is the date the product is safe to eat until; food after this date is unsafe. Best before: when a product tastes best & will still be safe to eat, so don't throw it away until it passes the 'use by' date. Display until: this is a record for the supermarket, so ignore it.
boil what you need
Only boil as much water in the kettle as you need.
dim the brightness
on your screens, this not only saves energy but is less of a strain on your eyes.