News, stories and events on the circular economy in St Andrews.
After news broke out of a large fire at a recycling centre near Ladybank in Fife, last Tuesday, we remind everyone of the need to safely dispose of batteries. The fire is not yet put out and an investigation to…
In December, the University of St Andrews celebrated an operational sustainability milestone in our partnership with waste management service Cireco (Scotland) LLP, as three new waste collection vehicles were unveiled.…
As we approach the end of another academic year, you’ll be starting to get ready to leave St Andrews. Whether this is for good or just for the summer, it’s likely you have collected some things that won’t fit in your…
The University’s Week of Sustainability will run from Monday 16 to Sunday 22 March 2026 across the University estate and beyond, with a packed programme of diverse events and activities. Highlights include a keynote…
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…