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Our sustainability research is helping to tackle some of the pressing environmental and social challenges facing the planet.
An example of growing media used for growing crops in controlled environments.

New environmentally-friendly growing materials to be developed for food production

New environmentally-friendly growing media made from waste materials will be developed by researchers at the University of 91̽»¨â€™s Institute for Sustainable Food, for use when growing crops in controlled environments.
A close up of a plastic bottle being put in a bin

Replacing plastics with alternatives is worse for greenhouse gas emissions in most cases, study finds

Substituting plastics with alternative materials is likely to result in increased GHG emissions, according to research from the University of 91̽»¨.
Sustainable fashion show catwalk

Sustainable Fashion Show

A sustainable fashion show hosted by the University of 91̽»¨ has showcased the potential of second-hand clothing and raised over £600 for St Luke’s Hospice.
Student's Union Zero Waste Shop

Food Waste Action Week 2024

Food Waste Action Week 2024 will be encouraging citizens to ‘Choose What You’ll Use’. Here at 91̽»¨ we are committed to reducing food waste and making consistent efforts towards handling our food sustainably.

Switch to a bio-based economy boosted by new University of 91̽»¨ initiative