Green Focus
Universities have an important role in achieving sustainability and helping reduce climate change - a responsibility felt all the more keenly by students and staff at Bath Spa in view of our exceptionally beautiful environment.
Our work covers a range of activities, and involves working with specialist staff in many other teams across the University.
To find out what we do, click on each of the icons below.
Sustainable Transport
From car-sharing to cycling to taking the bus, we have many options to help you leave your car at home. Most of them will save you money too.
Waste and Recycling
We are collectively recycling over 60% of our waste... find out what you can recycle on campus, where, and how. Also who to contact with questions.
Energy Efficiency
Find out about the University’s plans to cut carbon emissions by 50%, and what we need you to do.
Bio Diversity
From the furry to the feathered to the flowered, discover what species we have on campus, and how we protect them.
Health, Safety and Welfare
Health and safety is everyone’s business – here is what you need to know about staying safe at BSU.
Community Involvement
From student volunteers to donations to schools, BSU is proud of our links with the local community.
Sustainable Purchasing
This is one of the biggest areas you can have a positive impact by following our simple guide to sustainable purchasing.
Construction and Refurbishment
Getting our buildings operating as efficiently as they can will help to reduce our carbon emissions – find out how we are doing this.
Emission and Discharges
What we put down the drain and release to the air can have a big impact on the environment – find out how we control it to reduce this impact.