{"id":4387,"date":"2025-03-11T15:34:48","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T15:34:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.manchester.ac.uk\/bmh-sr\/?p=4387"},"modified":"2025-03-11T15:34:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T15:34:48","slug":"march-environmental-sustainability-eco-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.manchester.ac.uk\/bmh-sr\/2025\/03\/11\/march-environmental-sustainability-eco-update\/","title":{"rendered":"March Environmental Sustainability eco-update"},"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>Each month, the Environmental Sustainability team will be sharing the latest events, engagement opportunities and campaigns to get involved with in the faculty and beyond.\u00a0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>For March, we\u2019re focussing on the theme of <\/span><b><span>\u2018Think Big, Innovate Green\u2019<\/span><\/b><span>. Here\u2019s a look at what\u2019s happening throughout the month.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span>ES News from The University of Manchester<\/span><\/b><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The University has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability by signing the Concordat for the Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation Practice. <\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The aim of the Concordat is to ensure research and innovation continues to play a critical part in understanding how our planet is changing, while helping the sector to act responsibly to protect and promote our environment. <\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Read more about the Concordat and the University\u2019s ongoing commitment to sustainability on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk\/news\/display\/?id=32300\"><span>Staffnet website<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span>World Wildlife Day, Monday 3<\/span><\/b><b><span>rd<\/span><\/b><b><span> March<\/span><\/b><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>March 3<\/span><span>rd<\/span><span> marked <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlifeday.org\/en\"><span>World Wildlife Day<\/span><\/a><span>, a global initiative from the United Nations celebrating wild plants and animals.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inaturalist.org\/projects\/biodiversity-on-campus-the-university-of-manchester\"><span>Join the UoM community<\/span><\/a><span> on the <\/span><b><span>iNaturalist<\/span><\/b><span> app, where you can log any wildlife sightings you see on campus and elsewhere.\u00a0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Revisit our <\/span><b><span>2024 Irene Manton lecture<\/span><\/b><span>, hosted in collaboration with the Linnean Society of London and Manchester Museum. We heard from Amanda Bamford, Emeritus Professor of Plant Sciences, who took us on a journey from her childhood roots in industrial Essex to her conservation work with tropical frogs in the rainforests of Central America. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7nIXysadnN8\"><span>Watch the lecture on our YouTube page.<\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Getting to grips with iNaturalist will be useful ahead of next month\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bnhc.org.uk\/city-nature-challenge\/\"><b><span>City Nature Challenge<\/span><\/b><\/a><span>, taking place from 25-28 April. Across the globe, wildlife lovers will take part in the annual challenge by photographing animal and plant life, uploading images to iNaturalist, and supporting global conservation efforts.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Visit the free <\/span><b><i><span>Wild <\/span><\/i><\/b><span>exhibition at Manchester Museum, <\/span><span>which explores our relationship with the natural world and looks at how people are creating, rebuilding and repairing connections with nature. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.museum.manchester.ac.uk\/event\/wild\/\"><span>Book your ticket via the museum website.<\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span>British Science Week, 7-16 March<\/span><\/b><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britishscienceweek.org\/\"><b><span>British Science Week<\/span><\/b><\/a><span> is a celebration of all things science. Events and activities will be taking place across the country.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Manchester Museum is hosting a <\/span><b><span>British Science Week festival<\/span><\/b><span> from 9-10<\/span><span>th<\/span><span> March, including stalls celebrating the sustainable initiatives taking place around the University. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.manchester.ac.uk\/bmh-sr\/2023\/03\/22\/connecting-through-science-manchester-museum-hosts-british-science-week\/\"><span>Read our blogpost from the 2023 event here<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span>The Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health is hosting our annual <\/span><b><span>International Women\u2019s Day <\/span><\/b><span>event on Thursday 13<\/span><span>th<\/span><span> March. Keynote speaker Dr Claire Malone will explore alternatives to the exclusionary \u2018culture of speed\u2019 within scientific research \u2013 a theme that links to the growing importance of sustainable practices in research laboratories. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/going-slow-to-accelerate-making-space-for-everyone-in-science-tickets-1142856858629?aff=oddtdtcreator\"><span>Secure your free ticket via Eventbrite.<\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span>Global Recycling Day, Tuesday 18<\/span><\/b><b><span>th<\/span><\/b><b><span> March &amp; International Day of Zero Waste, Sunday 30<\/span><\/b><b><span>th<\/span><\/b><b><span> March<\/span><\/b><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Towards the end of the month, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalrecyclingday.com\/\"><span>Global Recycling Day<\/span><\/a><span> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/observances\/zero-waste-day\"><span>International Day of Zero Waste<\/span><\/a><span> present a perfect opportunity to be reminded of the everyday sustainability initiatives available on campus.\u00a0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Filled with useful resources, information and practical advice, the <\/span><b><span>Easy Eco For All <\/span><\/b><span>booklet is your one-stop shop to help you live more sustainably on campus and at home. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/documents.manchester.ac.uk\/DocuInfo.aspx?DocID=44432\"><span>Download the free guide here.<\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Visit the University\u2019s <\/span><b><span>Furniture4Reuse store<\/span><\/b><span>, located in the basement of the Simon Building. Read more about the initiative from Furniture Store Supervisor Peter Liddell on our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.manchester.ac.uk\/bmh-sr\/2024\/02\/01\/a-record-breaking-year-at-the-universitys-furniture4reuse-store\/\"><span>blogsite<\/span><\/a><span>, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.estates.manchester.ac.uk\/services\/operationalservices\/envsvcs\/waste\/furniturerecycling\/\"><span>visit the Furniture4Reuse website<\/span><\/a><span> for more details.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Look out for<\/span><b><span> food waste collection caddies<\/span><\/b><span>, now found in every staff kitchen on Main Campus. To find out more, check out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.manchester.ac.uk\/bmh-sr\/2024\/02\/05\/a-look-into-the-rollout-of-food-waste-collection-caddies-across-main-campus-kitchens\/\"><span>blogpost<\/span><\/a><span> by UoM Waste Manager Simon Atkinson.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>To find out more about Environmental Sustainability in FBMH, visit the Faculty\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk\/bmh\/social-responsibility\/sustainability\/\"><span>intranet page<\/span><\/a><span>, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/connect\/social-responsibility\/environment\/\"><span>website<\/span><\/a><span> or contact <\/span><a href=\"mailto:srbmh@manchester.ac.uk\"><span>srbmh@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/a><span>. <\/span><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; 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