Have you ever wondered what the difference is between labels which claim to be fairly traded? While picking out that packet of rice on your way home from work I bet this is the last thing on your mind! Is a ‘Fairtrade’…
If you haven’t noticed the arrangements around town made by the St Andrews in Bloom volunteer team, have a look out because they are fantastic! We hope the Beautiful Fife and Beautiful Scotland judges who have just…
Students and staff have been enjoying these past few weeks of beautiful weather at the University Community garden. I popped down to visit them this week during their sessions held on Tuesdays from 12:30 to 2:30 to see…
This week we welcome a new addition to the Environment Team as Tucker Diego starts his year as Sustainability Officer. Tucker is a recent graduate of the Sustainable Development undergraduate programme at the…
So the time has come for me to say goodbye to the Environment Team and to St Andrews. I have had a fantastic time as the 2012/13 Sustainability Officer. I have learnt so much, met so many great people, been to many…
Cycletricity 2013 We had initially planned for Cycletricity to fit in with the St Andrews Green Week in March but had to postpone the event due to snow! However, the sports clubs came back after the Easter break…
What’s On St Andrews Green week is packed with events and activities aimed at taking positive local action on our environment. Saturday 9th March Compost Making Workshop 10am – 12noon Botanic Gardens (click for…
Thursday 28th February – Talk by Prof. Riches of Just Trading Scotland entitled ‘Ricing to the Challenge; What UK markets can do for farmers in Africa’ 7pm in School 3 Thursday 7th March – Film Screening of ‘Black…
Green Week is coming up! 10th to 16th March – watch this space for events.
Fife is now recognised as a leading light in the UK’s local food revolution as demand soars for seasonal, fresh food, made and sold on our doorstep. For large organisations like the University of St Andrews,…