Raisin is a beloved academic family tradition unique to the University of St Andrews, and has changed a lot over the years. The University aims to to minimise the environmental impact while maximising the enjoyment…
The University has become the first in Scotland to introduce 2GoCup, a “borrow, return and reuse” system for takeaway drinks, helping to cut single-use cup waste across campus. An estimated 388.7 million single-use…
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 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…
With over 20 stationed across University sites, it is hard to miss the bright red donation banks for the British Heart Foundation. Between 2024-2025, 5,619 bags of items (weighing just under 50 tons) were donated…
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,…
Hey! My name is Amy, and I am here to introduce myself as the Sustainability Coordinator for this year! Having just graduated with MA in Sustainable Development and Spanish, I am thrilled to stay in beautiful St…
Environment Manager Andrew Stahly is spearheading a legacy furniture project, which includes refurbishing exam desks. Around 500 of these desks are stored at Teases Mill near Ceres in between use at exam locations…