Waste Action Week 2025
Posted on 16 February 2025
How to participate:
- Competition: What would help you to recycle more in halls?
- Competition: Re-order the 5 Rs (you don’t have to get it right to win, just give it a go!)
- Quiz: Moving out and reducing waste – find out more about how to move out sustainably, and keep waste to a minimum.
Top tips to reduce waste:
- Avoid impulse purchases: Take 48 hours to think over a purchase before committing.
- Remember your reusables: Always carry bottles, bags, and cups.
- Don’t overbuy food: Keep track of your stock and use a shopping list to avoid excess.
- Love your freezer: Batch-cook and freeze meals for convenience. Many foods can be frozen - just check the label.
- Choose zero-waste items: Opt for loose vegetables and plastic-free tea bags.
- Prepare for moving out: Donate or sell unwanted items before you move. Eat up everything in your fridge, freezer, and cupboards to reduce food waste. Make sure to dispose of anything properly in the correct bins.
Keep in touch
Follow SOS-UK on Instagram to stay up to date with the activities planned during this year's Waste Week as part of the College Sustainability Challenge.
And don’t forget: The College Sustainability Challenge is still on! Every time you take action to save energy, your College gets one step closer to winning!