{"id":3690,"date":"2024-04-19T09:46:59","date_gmt":"2024-04-19T08:46:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.manchester.ac.uk\/bmh-sr\/?p=3690"},"modified":"2024-04-19T09:52:18","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T08:52:18","slug":"embrace-sustainability-action-month-at-fbmh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.manchester.ac.uk\/bmh-sr\/2024\/04\/19\/embrace-sustainability-action-month-at-fbmh\/","title":{"rendered":"Embrace Sustainability Action Month at FBMH"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; next_background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_module=&#8221;322&#8243;][et_pb_fullwidth_menu global_parent=&#8221;322&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.106&#8243; menu_id=&#8221;7&#8243; submenu_direction=&#8221;downwards&#8221; fullwidth_menu=&#8221;off&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; module_class=&#8221;main-navigation&#8221; \/][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; specialty=&#8221;on&#8221; prev_background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; next_background_color=&#8221;#1d1d1d&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; specialty_columns=&#8221;2&#8243;][et_pb_row_inner locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;2_3&#8243;][et_pb_post_title _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.106&#8243; title=&#8221;on&#8221; meta=&#8221;on&#8221; author=&#8221;on&#8221; date=&#8221;on&#8221; categories=&#8221;on&#8221; comments=&#8221;on&#8221; featured_image=&#8221;on&#8221; featured_placement=&#8221;above&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_background=&#8221;off&#8221; locked=&#8221;on&#8221; parent_locked=&#8221;off&#8221; \/][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.17.6&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; parent_locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>From 8<\/span><span>th<\/span><span> April to 9<\/span><span>th<\/span><span> May, the Faculty will mark <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchester.ac.uk\/discover\/bicentenary\/sustainability-action-month\/\"><span>S<\/span><span>ustainability Action Month<\/span><\/a><span> with a vibrant series of events dedicated to enhancing our understanding of the climate crisis and promoting sustainable practices.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Find out below how you can get involved:<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span>Week One (8 \u2013 14 April): The Climate Crisis<\/span><\/b><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Kicking off the month, we engaged in enlightening discussions on climate change, eco-influencing, biodiversity, and textile waste reduction. Participants shared insights, learned from each other, and contributed to shaping a greener future.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span>Week Two (15 \u2013 21 April): Reduce, Reuse, Recycle<\/span><\/b><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>We delved into the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.manchester.ac.uk\/bmh-sr\/2023\/06\/02\/6r-widens-its-reaching-reducing-plastics-use-across-campus-and-at-home\/\"><span>6R project<\/span><\/a><span> &#8211; Review, Reduce, Reuse, Refill, Replace, and Recycle. Engaging with our champions, participants learned about proper recycling techniques and sustainable plastic management, making a collective effort to make a difference.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span>Week Three (22 \u2013 28 April): Nurturing Nature<\/span><\/b><span>\u00a0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Next<\/span><span> we will explore the natural beauty of our campus with the Michael Smith Quad BioBlitz (25 April). We will identify flora and fauna using the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.inaturalist.org\/projects\/biodiversity-on-campus-the-university-of-manchester\"><span>iNaturalist app<\/span><\/a><span> and connect with fellow nature enthusiasts. Together, let&#8217;s celebrate and protect our environment.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span>Week Four (29 April \u2013 9 May): Sustainable Living<\/span><\/b><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>We will end the month with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3Jgp8i6\"><span>FBMH Active Staff Travel Breakfast<\/span><\/a><span> (7 May). Whether you walk, run, or cycle to work, join us for a complimentary breakfast and connect with like-minded individuals committed to sustainable living.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Throughout the month, you can participate in workshops, discussions, and interactive sessions designed to empower you to integrate sustainability into your daily life. Let&#8217;s take action today for a greener tomorrow!<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>For more information on each of the events and how to get involved, visit our<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/events.manchester.ac.uk\/event\/event:t2p-luvc9syi-u42gof\"><span>website.<\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_post_nav _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.106&#8243; in_same_term=&#8221;off&#8221; show_prev=&#8221;on&#8221; show_next=&#8221;on&#8221; prev_text=&#8221;Previous&#8221; next_text=&#8221;Next&#8221; locked=&#8221;on&#8221; parent_locked=&#8221;off&#8221; \/][et_pb_comments _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.106&#8243; show_avatar=&#8221;on&#8221; show_reply=&#8221;on&#8221; show_count=&#8221;on&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;51&#8243; header_line_height_tablet=&#8221;2&#8243; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_icon_placement=&#8221;right&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; button_use_icon=&#8221;off&#8221; 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