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ION Sustainability pledges
- IoN Sustainable travel policy : air travel for all UK-based business travel and any business travel to Northern Europe that is supported by Eurostar/ train links will no longer be reimbursed or permitted.
- All of our events will now be vegetarian catering and we will avoid plastic water bottles
- Achieve Green Impact Silver Office Award
- Organise an IoN green day
- Co-ordinate an IoN wide LEAF group
- Make waste and sustainability part of the IoN Labs induction
- Set up a Lab equipment repair service for IoN buildings
Know your campus project: mapping facilities for ION students
The "Know Your Campus" project has been created by Shashwat Guha, studying MSc clinical Neuroscience at UCL, ION Green Impact Sustainability Ambassador for 2023-24. The project involves drafting a map of facilities already present around Queen Square IoN, such as water fountains, microwaves, kettles and recycling bins. This can help students have an easier time locating these resources, to heat up food or fill reusable water bottles. This would also encourage everyone to bring their own packed lunches, instead of buying packaged food and bottled water, ultimately reducing waste and saving money! You can find more details about the project on our website and the documents below:
"Our future plans involve maintaining and updating the map with even more details such as printers, battery or cardboard recycling stations, device charging points, swap shops and more! If you have any ideas, suggestions or would like to collaborate, please feel free to reach out to me. I am always open for new opportunities and partnerships that align with UCL’s sustainability goals."
"As an international student, I believe that inspiring people across all communities to take small steps can lead to a massive change. Considering the current waste, climate and hunger crisis, it is important to raise awareness on sustainable living and work towards a greener future". Shashwat Guha, MSc clinical Neuroscience, ION Green Impact Sustainability Ambassador for 2023-24
Digital detox campaign
Get rid of your clutter stored on The Cloud, delete spam emails and unwanted email subscriptions and make more mindful tech purchases.
Vegetable planting in 12 Queen Square
The 12QS Green Team repurposed old planters and made a little vegetable patio, and planted large and cherry tomatoes, some basil and a few flowers to attract pollinators. Sunflowers and cucumbers to come soon....researchers from 12QS will be involved in the regular care and watering of the plants.
HPF Labs case study: Ice Pack Reuse in Laboratories – New Solutions Needed
Dr. Sue Noy looks at how LEAF labs are taking steps to mitigate single-use plastics in laboratories
Flowers outside 7 Queen Square
A new planter outside 7 Queen Square with Marigolds, Cosmos and Margarites to attract bees and butterflies.
Dementia Research Centre: upcycled office chairs
Wakefield Street: Lab equipment repairs workshop
Queen Square Library organised series of Bird walks with UCL Conservation Society
