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By Eemaan Memon, Environmental Sustainability Project Officer<\/p>\n
The Social Responsibility and Public Engagement Team recently hosted an Environmental Sustainability (ES) Showcase session.<\/p>\n
The showcase hosted by\u00a0Dr Maggy Fostier, Associate Dean for ES<\/a>\u00a0welcomed\u00a0Martin Farley<\/a>, co-founder of the\u00a0Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF) Programme<\/a>\u00a0adopted by the University to improve the sustainability of our research activities.<\/p>\n Martin presented the evidence to raise our Ultra Low Temperature freezers from -80\u00b0C to -70\u00b0C to save energy and the wider aspects of sustainable cold storage. Martin\u2019s evidence on optimising the energy usage of the ULT freezers resonated with the audience, promoting ongoing discussions.<\/p>\n Attendees perused our stalls in the lounge area where they could discuss with our volunteers the merits of LEAF to increase our lab sustainability and 6R to reduce plastics in labs, at home and on campus<\/p>\n<\/div>\n They were also encouraged to engage with the biodiversity in the Michael Smith quad, where they identified species with the free\u00a0iNaturalist app<\/a>. In taking part, attendees were able to engage with nature on campus and enjoyed finding and learning about the different plant species present in the quad. To find out more about exploring biodiversity on campus by using iNaturalist, please contact\u00a0srbmh@manchester.ac.uk.<\/a><\/p>\n The Faculty\u2019s\u00a0Museum of Medicine and Health<\/a>, also shared a collection of instruments and equipment representing a history of medical practice, teaching and research. Objects on display reflected different types of materials including plastics used in healthcare, representing equipment designed to be sterilised and re-used, and disposable instruments. Adding a historical perspective, the objects showcased the evolution of medical instruments and materials used in healthcare.<\/p>\n The showcase resumed to present the key findings of selected Environmental Sustainability Project students and concluded with the announcement of the winners for the Best Repurposed Plastic competition and the Tip-box filling challenge, fostering a sense of accomplishment and encouraging sustainable initiatives among the attendees.<\/p>\n Overall, the showcase provided a platform for learning, engagement, and inspiration, leaving the participants with a deeper understanding of environmental sustainability and its significance in various domains.<\/p>\n Sign up to take action:<\/p>\n To find out more about Environmental Sustainability in our Faculty and how you can take action, or to sign up to our Faculty ES Good Newsletter, please contact\u00a0srbmh@manchester.ac.uk.<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_post_nav _builder_version=”3.0.106″ in_same_term=”off” show_prev=”on” show_next=”on” prev_text=”Previous” next_text=”Next” locked=”on” parent_locked=”off” \/][et_pb_comments _builder_version=”3.0.106″ show_avatar=”on” show_reply=”on” show_count=”on” background_layout=”light” header_font_size_tablet=”51″ header_line_height_tablet=”2″ custom_button=”on” button_icon_placement=”right” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_use_icon=”off” locked=”on” parent_locked=”off” button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_size__hover=”null” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover=”null” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover=”null” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover=”null” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover=”null” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover=”null” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover=”null” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover=”null” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover=”null” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover=”null” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover=”null” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover=”null” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover=”null” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover=”null” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover=”null” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_letter_spacing__hover=”null” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover=”null” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover=”null” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover=”null” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover=”null” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover=”null” \/][et_pb_text admin_label=”Related posts” _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_layout=”light” locked=”on” parent_locked=”off”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_sidebar _builder_version=”3.0.106″ area=”sidebar-1″ orientation=”left” show_border=”off” background_layout=”light” locked=”on” \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Connect Title” module_class=”footer-section” _builder_version=”3.17.6″ background_color=”#1d1d1d” custom_padding=”0px||0px|” prev_background_color=”#ffffff” global_module=”380″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” global_parent=”380″ parallax_method_1=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” parallax_method_3=”off” module_id=”footer-row” _builder_version=”3.17.6″ locked=”off”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Contact Us Title” global_parent=”380″ _builder_version=”3.17.6″ text_text_color=”#ffffff” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”dark”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Contact Us” global_parent=”380″ _builder_version=”3.17.6″ text_text_color=”#ffffff” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”dark”]<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The Social Responsibility Public Engagement Digest<\/span>: https:\/\/www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/connect\/social-responsibility\/contact\/<\/a><\/p>\n The Faculty Website<\/span>: https:\/\/www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/connect\/social-responsibility\/public-patients\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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