News, stories and events on the circular economy in St Andrews.
The University of St Andrews is proud to share that 55.6 tons of resources were donated through the British Heart Foundation banks across campus from October 2024 to September 2025. These donations have raised £105,000…
Almost 700 colleagues, students, and local community members enjoyed Transition University of St Andrews’ annual Winter Fayre, made up of 80 stalls, skill sharers, musicians, student groups, and volunteers. The Fayre…
Transition StAndReuse hosted its annual BIG GIVE AWAY during orientation week, welcoming 1,037 students into the local sharing economy! A remarkable 2,293.93 kg of items – including bedding, clothes, kitchenware,…
Waste management discussions often focus on how many resources are ‘saved from’ or ‘end up in’ landfill. However, the term landfill is often used wrongly as a catch-all for general waste management processes. At the…
You are joining a community that prioritizes sustainability – it’s a key governance theme at the University of St Andrews, and is embedded in our research, education, estates, and operations; and in student and…
Have a specific item that you need to recycle? Find your item below for specific instructions on how to recycle it in St Andrews. Aerosols/Deodrant Cans: These should be recycled at Fife Council Recycling points. Do…
Recycling, waste, and plastics have become central topics in the global conversation on sustainability. However, aligning plastic recycling and waste management with the needs of both people and the planet requires…
As part of its archival work, the University regularly de-accessions materials that do not align with its collecting policy, removing unwanted items from the collections. In addition, the team frequently re-houses…
By Jennifer Graley – 4th year Fabric is intrinsically woven with a thread of deep colonial complexity. These fabrications assemble to form the clothes of the everyday; universally seen as fashions of identity, status,…
It’s that time of year when students are hoping they’ve not inadvertently stepped on the initials of Patrick Hamilton outside the Quadrangle as they sit down to exams and hope their minds don’t go blank. Academic…