MMU and the
Environment

We’ve achieved the Carbon Trust Standard certification for all of our operations

We jumped up 10 places in the Green League 2011 to 17th!

We’ve improved our recycling rate by over 11% in 2009–10 and now recycle 29% of the waste we produce!

Our students living in halls of residence achieved a 8.4% reduction in electricity usage as part of the Student Switch off Campaign!

Our carbon emissions from business travel have decreased by 13.3% in 2009–10

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Let’s make a sustainable planet

MMU Staff Use the how do I? Question and Answer pages to find your nearest recycling point, how to dispose of waste, your building’s energy rating, and more. Or find out about the new staff recycling facilities.

MMU Students
Get involved in our events & campaigns!

Staff: Find out more about Green Impact

Staff & Students: Fancy cycling?… Try it and rent a bike from iCYCLE from only £6 per week!

28 February to 14 March Fairtrade Fortnight 2012
The theme in 2012 is ‘Take a Step’. Find out about the events we’re running and our special offers to support Fairtrade.
February 2012 MERCI sustainability workshops at 5 Bridge Mill
Workshops include Urban Edible Gardening, Community Microgeneration, Building Awareness Using Social Media and Save Energy, Save Money.
Download the flyer to find out more and get booking details.
List our past and present events & campaigns

We’ve been awarded a first class award in the People and Planet Green League 2011.
foot We’ve earned the prestigious Carbon Trust Standard for cutting our carbon footprint
tree We’re actively reducing energy consumption on campus with a Carbon Management Plan
cycle Have a look at our green travel initiatives
recycle bin See how much we now recycle on campus