News, stories and events on the circular economy in St Andrews.
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…
Innovative ideas and events that speak to our community desires and the University’s sustainability strategy are a wonderful way to initiate behaviour change. Sustainable Style have risen to the challenge and are…
Congratulations to everyone who has finished their exams, and to those who still have a few more, we wish you the very best. In the wake of another snowy morning it felt fitting to share our Winter Shutdown tips as…
As St Andrews Environmental Network’s exhibition on fast fashion versus sustainable fashion draws to a close, we thought it prudent to ask our students about their thoughts on this topic. The Environment Team…