News on 29 September 2000
Leeds Metropolitan University is holding an Environment Week next month to highlight its environmental impact and demonstrate how it can be minimised. The programme (see details below) covers purchasing, waste, energy and transport issues.
The week will comprise a series of presentations, displays, visits, seminars, competitions and other events aimed at students, staff and invited guests. The event is sponsored by Yorkshire Electricity, Yorkshire Water, Premier Paper, Xerox and Nifes Consulting Group, with additional support from Addleshaw Booth and Co, Oce, Northern Spirit and Riley.
Programme:
Mon Oct 23 - Estates, energy and water. Opened by Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Dr Geoff Hitchins with a keynote speech from Prof. Chris Baines, and presentations from Yorkshire Water, Yorkshire Electricity, and Nifes. Learn why LMU chooses to use Green Electricity, manages its water use, uses energy efficient lighting and has built one of the most energy efficient buildings in the UK - its new Learning Centre.
Tues Oct 24 - Green Procurement - Supplier Fair. Improve your knowledge of procurement, greener products, the LMU Green Purchasing Policy and how you can make a difference through what you buy! This day is particularly relevant to procurement managers, budget holders, buyers and environmental managers.
Weds Oct 25 - Waste and Recycling - with an exhibition from students of 3-D design, Faculty of Health and Environment, and presentations from Xerox and UK Waste, amongst others. Find out just how much is thrown away at the university each week and how LMU is tackling its waste issues to make a real difference.
Thurs Oct 26th - Sustainable Transport - with presentations and displays from WS Atkins, Travelwise, Northern Spirit, Vauxhall (tbc), Yorkshire Water, and many others. This event will provide you with all the information you need to travel to and around the university's campuses in a more sustainable way. It will also include a presentation from WS Atkins who conducted the recent travel survey at LMU, LMU's Green Travel Plan. You will also have the opportunity to try out a dual-fuel car.
