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Coventry Uni Sustainability

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Join our guided bee walk next Tuesday and learn all about UK bees! 🐝 We'll be joined by our experts from CAWR who will be able to give you all the facts. Sign up here πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/Khm3Dhk

Join our guided bee walk next Tuesday and learn all about UK bees! 🐝 

We'll be joined by our experts from CAWR who will be able to give you all the facts.

Sign up here πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/Khm3Dhk
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Another hot day and even more reason to help save on water! πŸ’§ πŸ› It's simple, but it's one we can all do: Turn off your taps when not in use. #WaterSavingWeek

Another hot day and even more reason to help save on water! πŸ’§ πŸ› 

It's simple, but it's one we can all do: Turn off your taps when not in use.

#WaterSavingWeek
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Happy World Bee Day! 🐝 Thanks to everyone who came on our bee spotting walk this lunchtime. We spotted a couple of rare species, including an ashy mining bee and a leafcutter bee. #WorldBeeDay

Happy World Bee Day! 🐝 

Thanks to everyone who came on our bee spotting walk this lunchtime.

We spotted a couple of rare species, including an ashy mining bee and a leafcutter bee.

#WorldBeeDay
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We're taking part in this year's Wildlife Trust 30 Days Wild Challenge. Each day, we'll challenge you to do one nature based activity. Today's is - have you signed up for one of our Grounds & Biodiversity events? Follow the link to sign up: buff.ly/HL1aeQ4

We're taking part in this year's Wildlife Trust 30 Days Wild Challenge.

Each day, we'll challenge you to do one nature based activity.

Today's is - have you signed up for one of our Grounds & Biodiversity events?

Follow the link to sign up: 

buff.ly/HL1aeQ4
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Day 3 of 30 Days Wild... Is your garden wildlife friendly? Here's some top tips to attract a variety of wildlife to your garden in the day 🌞 and don't forget about the night πŸŒ›

Day 3 of 30 Days Wild... Is your garden wildlife friendly?

Here's some top tips to attract a variety of wildlife to your garden in the day 🌞 and don't forget about the night πŸŒ›
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We're calling on UK tea drinkers, businesses and government to take action on tea πŸ«– We need everyone to work together to ensure fair pay, decent working conditions and job security for the people who grow, pick and process the country’s tea πŸ’ͺ thenews.coop/fairtrade-foun…

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#DontWasteBuildings has organised a tour of the Delia Derbyshire Building Learn how the project retained 80% of the existing 1960s facilities while modernising the building for future use. πŸ“… 11.06.25 ⏰ 11am-1pm Register for tickets here πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/EDJBWo7

#DontWasteBuildings has organised a tour of the Delia Derbyshire Building 

Learn how the project retained 80% of the existing 1960s facilities while modernising the building for future use. 

πŸ“… 11.06.25
⏰ 11am-1pm

Register for tickets here πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/EDJBWo7
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Have you been watching Springwatch? Our Student Ambassador Anjana, caught up with last night's episode for the 30 Days Wild Challenge. Her favourite part of the episode was the footage of two golden eagle chicks, named Itchy and Scratchy! Catch episodes Monday-Thursday on BBC2

Have you been watching Springwatch?
Our Student Ambassador Anjana, caught up with last night's episode for the 30 Days Wild Challenge.
Her favourite part of the episode was the footage of two golden eagle chicks, named Itchy and Scratchy!
Catch episodes Monday-Thursday on BBC2
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Today's 30 Days Wild Challenge is... Take part in Big Green Week Here are some easy swaps to do your bit. Find out more πŸ‘‰ greatbiggreenweek.com

Today's 30 Days Wild Challenge is... Take part in Big Green Week

Here are some easy swaps to do your bit.

Find out more πŸ‘‰ greatbiggreenweek.com
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It's World Ocean Day! Did you know? 🧴 11 million tonnes of plastic enter the ocean every year 🌊 πŸ“ˆ Sea levels are rising faster than ever 🐬 Over 100,000 marine animals die yearly from pollution 🐦 Plastic is found in 90% of seabirds Reduce your plastic usage and recycle!

It's World Ocean Day! 

Did you know?
🧴 11 million tonnes of plastic enter the ocean every year
🌊 πŸ“ˆ Sea levels are rising faster than ever
🐬 Over 100,000 marine animals die yearly from pollution
🐦 Plastic is found in 90% of seabirds

Reduce your plastic usage and recycle!
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Did you know about the edible garden at the heart of our campus? Join us for a fun workshop making tea & pesto next Wednesday for Sustainable Gastronomy Day at the Edible Garden. Drop in from 11am to 2pm

Did you know about the edible garden at the heart of our campus? 

Join us for a fun workshop making tea & pesto next Wednesday for Sustainable Gastronomy Day at the Edible Garden. 

Drop in from 11am to 2pm
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We're back with another #30DaysWild challenge! Chilling out in the sun? Listen to a nature-friendly podcast while you're relaxing. One of our Ambassadors had a listen to the WWF Podcast with guest Kevin McCloud Find out more here πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/iKDinD5

We're back with another #30DaysWild challenge! 

Chilling out in the sun? Listen to a nature-friendly podcast while you're relaxing. 

One of our Ambassadors had a listen to the WWF Podcast with guest Kevin McCloud  

Find out more here πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/iKDinD5
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For today's #30DaysWildChallenge, we're having a relaxing afternoon bird watching. We're using the Merlin ID app, which records the sounds and identifies the bird from the audio. Download the app on Apple & Android and get identifying!

For today's #30DaysWildChallenge, we're having a relaxing afternoon bird watching.

We're using the Merlin ID app, which records the sounds and identifies the bird from the audio. 

Download the app on Apple & Android and get identifying!
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Today's #30DaysWild Challenge is to campaign for nature! Here are 3 ways you can make a difference from where you're sitting! πŸ“‹ Sign a petition 🐝 πŸ¦‹ Join a wildlife group or event - Check out the Sherbourne Valley events - buff.ly/b3G528l ✍️ Write to your MP

Today's #30DaysWild Challenge is to campaign for nature! 

Here are 3 ways you can make a difference from where you're sitting! 

πŸ“‹ Sign a petition 

🐝 πŸ¦‹ Join a wildlife group or event - Check out the Sherbourne Valley events - buff.ly/b3G528l 

✍️ Write to your MP
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It's the final day of the #30DaysWild challenge! Why are woodlands so important? Absorb carbon and fight climate change Provide homes for thousands of species Regulate water cycles and reduce flood risk Improve air and soil quality Support mental health and well-being

It's the final day of the #30DaysWild challenge!

Why are woodlands so important?

Absorb carbon and fight climate change 
Provide homes for thousands of species 
Regulate water cycles and reduce flood risk 
Improve air and soil quality 
Support mental health and well-being
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It's #WorldChocolateDay! 🍫 Do you believe in fair conditions for farmers? By choosing Fairtrade chocolate, you're helping farmers earn fair wages, work in safe conditions and invest in their communities. πŸ“· Coop's very tasty chocolate for change range

It's #WorldChocolateDay! 🍫 

Do you believe in fair conditions for farmers? 

By choosing Fairtrade chocolate, you're helping farmers earn fair wages, work in safe conditions and invest in their communities. 

πŸ“· Coop's very tasty chocolate for change range
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Free this lunchtime? Enjoy the sunshine and learn about butterflies at the same time! πŸ¦‹ Guided Butterfly Walk ⏰ 12.30 - 13.30 πŸ“ Edible Garden πŸ”— buff.ly/NlW4lr5

Free this lunchtime? Enjoy the sunshine and learn about butterflies at the same time!

πŸ¦‹ Guided Butterfly Walk
⏰ 12.30 - 13.30
πŸ“ Edible Garden 

πŸ”— buff.ly/NlW4lr5
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Thanks to everyone who came to our butterfly ( & other creatures) city centre campus walk yesterday. We saw plenty of butterflies, critters around University Square, including the day flying Mint Moth.

Thanks to everyone who came to our butterfly ( & other creatures) city centre campus walk yesterday. 

We saw plenty of butterflies, critters around University Square, including the day flying Mint Moth.
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The VLR (Very Light Rail)... Coming soon to Coventry!βŒ› Using innovative technology, the VLR network will run across Coventry, reducing congestion and emissions in the city centre. You can find out more about the VLR here πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/jQHIPwV πŸš‹

The VLR (Very Light Rail)... Coming soon to Coventry!βŒ› 

Using innovative technology, the VLR network will run across Coventry, reducing congestion and emissions in the city centre.

You can find out more about the VLR here πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/jQHIPwV  πŸš‹