The Celebration of Sustainability 2016 celebrated all the hard work put in by staff and students on environmental initiatives this year, and was a great success! The event was hosted by Andrew Young (Chief Operating Officer) and saw LSE’s current Acting Head of Sustainability, Jon Emmett, applaud all of the work undertaken across the school this year. In addition, LSE’s Former Head of Sustainability and current Director of Antaco UK Ltd, Martin Bolton, introduced his new venture Biocoal – an economic substitute for fossil coal made from organic waste products.
Find out more about Antaco UK Ltd here.
Green Impact
It was brilliant to see the halls claim so many of the Green Impact titles! The awards were reclaimed tiles from LSE Stores, and the refreshments were all sustainable and locally sourced (and delicious!)
High Holborn Residence was one of only two teams winning the prestigious prize of Platinum Award this year. An extra special ‘Well Done’ to all staff and students there.
Here is a complete list of all the Residential Services Teams which won Green Impact awards:
- Butlers Wharf – Green Impact Bronze Award
- Bankside House – Green Impact Gold Award
- Carr Saunders Hall – Green Impact Gold Award
- Grosvenor House – Green Impact Gold Award
- Northumberland House – Green Impact Gold Award
- Passfield Hall – Green Impact Gold Award
- Rosebery – Green Impact Gold Award
- High Holborn – Green Impact Platinum Award
Photos of all the winners can be found at the end of this post.
Find out more about Green Impact at LSE here.
Student Switch Off
The winner of the 2015/16 Student Switch Off was announced by Michelle Farrell, Sustainability Project Officer at National Union of Students.
Carr Saunders Hall is the winner!
They have reduced their energy usage by more than 50% since recordings made before LSE got involved in Student Switch Off. This is a huge achievement!
Find out more about Student Switch Off at LSE here.
Congratulations and thank you to all who contributed to the work done to achieve all of these awards!
Next year’s Green Impact has already launched so, if you’ve been inspired, you can get started right away! If you want to get involved in any green initiatives at your hall, speak to your Front of House Manager for more information. All staff and students are invited to take part.
